DE7827052U1 - Device on envelopes and wallets for easier opening of closed envelopes - Google Patents

Description

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9183

Dieter Neuhoff, D-6000 Frankfurt a.M.

Device on envelopes and wallets
for easier opening of the closed envelopes

The innovation relates to a device on letter i

Envelopes and wallets, with which one the Envelope - 't

strike easily without a letter opener or other aids. j can open.

It is known to have the sealing flap on an envelope

not to be glued at the corners so that one could write a letter - J

The opener can be inserted more easily. Nevertheless, |

the inserted letter damaged by the letter opener, I.

especially when it comes to long-sized envelopes |

because then the letter will always have a folded edge 1

at the top of the envelope that when the letter |

Opener is easily cut open with. ■ f

The underlying task of the innovation is ; ^:

to attach an aid to the envelope that |

easy and clean opening of the envelope along I

at least one folded edge is guaranteed. , |

ί According to the innovation, the

Envelope placed inside the envelope a thread \ and fixed by gluing that in a sealed envelope!

ι protrudes so far on at least one side that it is marked with '

can be easily grasped with the fingers. j

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To open the thread is grasped at the protruding end and pulled away from the envelope, so that he the Separates the locking flap at the folded edge.

To make it easier to tear open the envelope with the help of the thread, it is advisable to cut the falak edge in the vicinity of which the thread is fastened, by perforating, scoring or other measures e.g. ", a sharp twisting,

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to weaken so that the thread has the lowest possible resistance

finds.

It is advantageous to glue the thread when applying the adhesive used for the closure "

Further features and configurations of the innovation go from the following description of an exemplary embodiment, which is shown in the following figures:

Fig. 1 shows an open envelope from the back. ■ "

Fig. 2 shows a section of the same envelope from the front and

Fig. 3 shows an envelope in the longitudinal format from the rear.

The envelope 1 contains a closure flap 2, the is provided with the usual adhesive 3. Immediately to or irf Folded edge of the closure flap 2, a thread 4 is inserted. The thread can be made of a textile material such as cotton, silk, a plastic or a metal wire. The locking flap is on the edge where it meets the envelope related, perforated or punched at point 5. The perforation can be done by means of a gear or a punching device. Instead of the perforation, the edge can also be scored or pressed

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be made so that the edge is prepared to facilitate tearing with the help of the thread. "

The thread 4 is "flush" on one side of the envelope and cut on the other side at a distance of about 1/2 to 1 cm from the envelope. He can do both Sides of the envelope stick out.

It ^ is expedient, near, of the protruding thread. end to attach an arrow to inform the recipient of the To indicate the type of opening of the letter '.

A major advantage of the innovation is that with window envelopes and especially envelopes in long format, where the letter itself is always inserted. has a folded edge at the top of the envelope, preventing damage to the contents by the device of the innovation. When opening with a letter opener or with a knife or scissors, the opened letter can easily be cut or damaged inside the envelope. ',

The innovation is suitable for attachment to simple or lined envelopes, and especially for airmail envelopes made of lighter material, siad and where the perforation may not be necessary.

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Claims (4)

Parkstraßo 13 9183 Dieter Neuhoff, D-6OOO Frankfurt a.M. Protection claims 1.) Device on envelopes and wallets, characterized in that that immediately on a folded edge ..des-. Envelope (1) Inside the envelope a thread (4) is inserted and fixed by gluing, which when closed The cover protrudes on at least one side so that it can be easily opened with your fingers can be captured. 2.) Device according to claim .1, characterized in that that the thread at the folded edge the locking tab (2) is attached and that the folded edge of the locking tab through Perforating (5), scoring or kinking sharply is weakened. 3.) Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the The thread (4) is stuck on when the adhesive layer (3) used for the closure is applied. 4.) Device according to claims 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that that the envelope (1) is provided with an arrow (6) near the protruding thread end. 7827052 12/21/78 IK *** <■■■ 5 ·) Device according to one or more of the preceding Expectations, characterized, that the thread (4) is a textile thread, a plastic aden or a metal wire. 7827052 12/21/78