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Photo print envelope containing coupon pouch
Assignee: PHOTO IND COUPON SYSTEMS
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Filing: 1987-07-09
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Granted: 1989-06-06
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Expires: 2007-07-09
Abstract
Abstract The present invention generally relates to protection envelopes for storing photographic prints and print negatives and is in particular directed to a photo print envelope having photo print pockets on one side and a pouch for carrying retail coupons on the other.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael A. Schreiber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:14
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03D; G03D15/00; G03D15/001; B; B65; B65D; B65D27/00; B65D27/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
An envelope comprising: a pouch structure having an exterior formed from at least first and second surfaces disposed in generally planar relationship to each other and secured completely around the edges thereof to seal off an interior volume for carrying materials; an opening disposed in one of said first and second surfaces, said opening providing access to said interior volume of said pouch structure; a releasable sealing structure which covers said opening to close off temporarily said interior volume of said pouch means; and a pocket means joined to said exterior of said pouch structure for carrying additional material, said pocket means including at least a first pocket structure formed from a third surface disposed over said second surface in generally planar relationship thereto, said third surface having at least one edge joined to said second surface to create a first pocket between said second and third surfaces, and third surface also having a second edge which overlies said second surface but is not joined thereto in order to provide an open end in said first pocket for insertion of the additional material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
An envelope comprising: a pouch structure having an exterior formed from at least first and second surfaces disposed in generally planar relationship to each other and secured completely around the edges thereof to seal off an interior volume for carrying materials; an opening disposed in one of said first and second surfaces, said opening providing access to said interior volume of said pouch structure; a releasable sealing structure which covers said opening to close off temporarily said interior volume of said pouch means; and a pocket means joined to said exterior of said pouch structure for carrying additional material, said pocket means including at least a first pocket structure formed from a third surface disposed over said second surface in generally planar relationship thereto, said third surface having at least one edge joined to said second surface to create a first pocket between said second and third surfaces, and third surface also having a second edge which overlies said second surface but is not joined thereto in order to provide an open end in said first pocket for insertion of the additional material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
An envelope as set forth in claim 1, wherein said opening is disposed in said first surface of said pouch means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
An envelope as set forth in claim 2, wherein said releasable sealing structure is formed by cutting perforations in said first surface in the shape of said opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
An envelope as set forth in claim 3, wherein said releasable sealing structure includes a tab at one end thereof adapted for grasping such that said releasable sealing structure can be pulled away from said first surface along said perforations to leave said opening in said first surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
An envelope as set forth in claim 1, wherein said pocket means also includes a second pocket structure secured to said second surface partially within said first pocket structure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
69 words
An envelope as set forth in claim, 2, wherein said second pocket structure includes a strip structure having two opposing edges which are secured to said second surface to form a second pocket, said two edges of said strip structure having an orientation relative to said first pocket structure such that said second edge of said first pocket structure not secured to said second surface overlies said strip structure,
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
An envelope as set forth in claim 6, wherein said second surface includes an inner flap portion which is folded back on said second surface to create said third surface of said first pocket structure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
An envelope as set forth in claim 7, wherein said first surface includes a lower flap portion which can be folded back on and secured to said inner flap portion of said second surface after said inner flap portion of said second surface has been folded back on said second surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
An envelope as set forth in claim 8, wherein said first surface includes an upper flap portion which can be folded back on said second surface to cover said pocket means.
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