US3696921A
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Restraining tape for mail packaging
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-05
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Granted: 1972-10-10
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Expires: 1990-11-05
Abstract
Abstract There is described an arrangement for transporting first-class letters in which the letters are stacked edgewise in an elongated plastic tray. A paper band of sufficient length to bridge the length of the tray and to provide end portions which overlap the sides of the tray is provided, with a pressure-sensitive adhesive on the end portions for securing the tape in place to hold the letters in the traY.
Inventors
- 👤 Matthew J Desmond
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 23:03
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/20; B65D1/00; B65D1/34; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/813
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
Apparatus for transporting letters during mailing comprising an open tray having a width corresponding to the length of standard size business letter envelopes, whereby letters can be stacked edge down along the length of the tray, the sides of the tray being deeper than the narrow width of a standard envelope, whereby the letters when stacked on edge in the tray do not project above the edge of the tray, the tray having a folded top edge around the open top of the tray, the folded edge being doubled back along a portion of the side of the box to form a handle under which the user''s finger can be inserted to lift the tray, the double-back portion forming a flat vertical surface, a restraining band extending lengthwise over the open top of the tray, the band extending over the folded edges and downwardly along said flat vertical surfaces at each end, and a pressuresensitive adhesive affixed to the band adjacent each end, the adhesive gripping said vertical surfaces to hold the band in place.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
Apparatus for transporting letters during mailing comprising an open tray having a width corresponding to the length of standard size business letter envelopes, whereby letters can be stacked edge down along the length of the tray, the sides of the tray being deeper than the narrow width of a standard envelope, whereby the letters when stacked on edge in the tray do not project above the edge of the tray, the tray having a folded top edge around the open top of the tray, the folded edge being doubled back along a portion of the side of the box to form a handle under which the user''s finger can be inserted to lift the tray, the double-back portion forming a flat vertical surface, a restraining band extending lengthwise over the open top of the tray, the band extending over the folded edges and downwardly along said flat vertical surfaces at each end, and a pressuresensitive adhesive affixed to the band adjacent each end, the adhesive gripping said vertical surfaces to hold the band in place.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
Apparatus of claim 1 wherein the band is made of broad paper tape.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-10-10 | 1976-04-10 | 1976-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-10 | 1980-04-10 | 1980-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-10 | 1984-04-10 | 1984-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |