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Booklet with attached envelopes
Assignee: Compak Systems Inc
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Filing: 1972-11-16
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Granted: 1975-05-13
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Expires: 1992-11-16
Abstract
Abstract A booklet for distributing printed material and a return envelope to a recipient. The booklet is formed from a single preprinted sheet and includes side-by-side envelopes which are separable from each other. Portions of the booklet pages may also be made separable for return in the envelopes.
Inventors
- 👤 John K Volkert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:02
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D27/00; B65D27/06; B65D27/32; B65D27/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
227 words
A single, folded, printed blank for forming a booklet for distributing printed material and return envelopes to a recipient, said folded blank comprising a plurality of superimposed panels interconnected to one another along spaced parallel horizontal fold lines A. one of said panels being folded upon itself along an intermediate horizontal line and secured in such folded condition by adhesive to provide side-by-side envelope pockets and an envelope flap for each pocket, 1. said one panel having a strip of envelope adhesive on each of said envelope flaps, and 2. said one panel having a line of weakness intermediate of adjacent envelopes to facilitate separation thereof from each other, B. at least one other of said panels being provided with a line of weakness to facilitaTe the separation of a portion thereof which is insertable into one of said envelope pockets, C. said panels being arranged in superimposed relation to one another, D. said panels being interconnected to one another along a common vertical line perpendicular to said intermediate line and also being foldable about said common vertical line to create a booklet; and E. said horizontal intermediate line being located slightly vertically above the lowermost of said parallel fold lines, so that it is unaffected when the upper and lower edges of said folded printed blank are removed to cause said panels to become separate sheets.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
227 words
A single, folded, printed blank for forming a booklet for distributing printed material and return envelopes to a recipient, said folded blank comprising a plurality of superimposed panels interconnected to one another along spaced parallel horizontal fold lines A. one of said panels being folded upon itself along an intermediate horizontal line and secured in such folded condition by adhesive to provide side-by-side envelope pockets and an envelope flap for each pocket, 1. said one panel having a strip of envelope adhesive on each of said envelope flaps, and 2. said one panel having a line of weakness intermediate of adjacent envelopes to facilitate separation thereof from each other, B. at least one other of said panels being provided with a line of weakness to facilitaTe the separation of a portion thereof which is insertable into one of said envelope pockets, C. said panels being arranged in superimposed relation to one another, D. said panels being interconnected to one another along a common vertical line perpendicular to said intermediate line and also being foldable about said common vertical line to create a booklet; and E. said horizontal intermediate line being located slightly vertically above the lowermost of said parallel fold lines, so that it is unaffected when the upper and lower edges of said folded printed blank are removed to cause said panels to become separate sheets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
A single, folded, blank in accordance with claim 1 wherein there are at least two superimposed panels in addition to said one panel, wherein said one panel is adhesively attached in said folded condition to provide at least four side-by-side envelopes and wherein an adjacent superimposed panel in surface-to-surface contact with said one panel has a plurality of lines of weakness to define said separable portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
137 words
said one panel having a line of weakness intermediate of adjacent envelopes to facilitate separation thereof from each other, B. at least one other of said panels being provided with a line of weakness to facilitaTe the separation of a portion thereof which is insertable into one of said envelope pockets, C. said panels being arranged in superimposed relation to one another, D. said panels being interconnected to one another along a common vertical line perpendicular to said intermediate line and also being foldable about said common vertical line to create a booklet; and E. said horizontal intermediate line being located slightly vertically above the lowermost of said parallel fold lines, so that it is unaffected when the upper and lower edges of said folded printed blank are removed to cause said panels to become separate sheets.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
137 words
said one panel having a line of weakness intermediate of adjacent envelopes to facilitate separation thereof from each other, B. at least one other of said panels being provided with a line of weakness to facilitaTe the separation of a portion thereof which is insertable into one of said envelope pockets, C. said panels being arranged in superimposed relation to one another, D. said panels being interconnected to one another along a common vertical line perpendicular to said intermediate line and also being foldable about said common vertical line to create a booklet; and E. said horizontal intermediate line being located slightly vertically above the lowermost of said parallel fold lines, so that it is unaffected when the upper and lower edges of said folded printed blank are removed to cause said panels to become separate sheets.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
A single, folded, blank in accordance with claim 2 wherein said plurality of lines of weakness in said adjacent panel are defined by lines of perforations and wherein the same lines of perforations also are formed in said one panel and therein facilitate the separation of said side-by-side envelopes from each other.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A single, folded, blank in accordance with claim 1 wherein at least one of said panels is provided with holes along said common line, and wherein adhesive penetrates through said holes and interconnects said superimposed panels.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
A single, folded, blank in accordance with claim 4 wherein at least three panels are provided in addition to said one panel and wherein said holes are provided in at least the two panels in the middle of said superimposed group.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-12 | 1982-11-11 | 1983-05-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-12 | 1986-11-11 | 1987-05-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |