JP2576161Y2 - Envelope structure with window - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a structure of a postcard for reply, a reply envelope, or an envelope in which a document with an address such as an application form is enclosed. More specifically, the present invention relates to an envelope structure with a window hole suitable for direct mail.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, direct mail has been actively adopted in recent years as an advertising means for providing merchandise information by mail only to customers who need to appeal to advertisers and promoting purchase by customers. When a lot of product information is delivered to a customer by direct mail, a booklet such as a product catalog and a postcard for reply are enclosed in an envelope. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a booklet and a postcard for reply are manually inserted into an envelope, an edge of the envelope is glued, an address sticker is attached to the surface of the envelope, and the envelope is sent to a customer who is a recipient of the envelope. After opening the envelope with scissors or a knife, the customer spreads the booklet, checks whether there is any product that interests them, and if there is a product that he / she wants to purchase, enters the product number and number in the enclosed postcard for reply. , Fill in the customer's address, etc., and send the reply postcard back to the advertiser who sent the envelope.

[0003] However, in the case of the above-mentioned conventional envelope containing a return postcard and a booklet, when the customer who is the recipient of the envelope purchases the product, the customer's address and name, etc. must be entered in addition to the product number and the number. However, there is a problem that the entry items are many and troublesome. Further, in the above-mentioned conventional envelope, when personal information including the customer's address and name is printed in advance on the postcard for reply in order to save the trouble of the customer, the identity of the address of the envelope and the sender address of the reply postcard are identical. Checking is difficult, and erroneous enclosing is unavoidable when performed manually, and there is a problem that the inspection cost increases when checking with an optical machine.

In order to improve these points, a window hole is formed on the front surface of an envelope formed in substantially the same shape as the reply postcard enclosed in the envelope, and the back surface of the reply postcard faces the window hole. The address and the like of the recipient of this envelope are printed at the position where the information is to be printed, and the information to be concealed is written on the back of the postcard at a position not facing the window hole. A letter enclosing a postcard is disclosed (Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 63-113677). In this sealed letter,
A label sheet for concealing the information entered in the postcard concealment information entry section is enclosed in an envelope, and this label sheet is a transparent sheet stuck on one side of the label sheet in a releasable manner,
Further, it is formed by a release paper being releasably attached to a transparent sheet attached to a label sheet. In this envelope, the envelope is formed in substantially the same shape as the reply postcard, and since the reply postcard enclosed in the envelope hardly moves within the envelope, it is always printed on the back of the reply postcard from the window hole of the envelope. The address and the name of the recipient of the envelope can be visually recognized. As a result, it is not necessary to print the address and the like of the recipient of the envelope on the surface of the envelope, and it is also possible to save the effort of the recipient of the envelope to write the address and the like of the recipient on the postcard for reply. In addition, since the information in the concealment information entry portion of the reply postcard written by the recipient of the envelope is concealed by the label sheet, privacy can be protected.

[0005]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional envelope in which a reply postcard that can conceal entry information is enclosed, if the envelope is made relatively large in order to transmit a large amount of information, the enclosed reply Since the postcard moves within the envelope, the address and the like of the recipient of this envelope written on the back of the postcard may be shifted from the window of the envelope, and the address and the like of the recipient may not be visible.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to eliminate the need for the sender of the envelope to print the address of the recipient on the envelope surface, and to insert the reply postcard into the envelope through the window regardless of the size of the envelope. A window that allows the recipient's address and name to be visible at all times, and eliminates the need for the recipient of the envelope to write the address and name on the reply postcard if the address-enclosed document enclosed in the envelope is a return postcard. An object of the present invention is to provide a perforated envelope structure.

[0007]

The configuration of the present invention for achieving the above object will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6 corresponding to the embodiment. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the envelope structure with a window hole of the present invention is formed by folding one rectangular sheet 12 into two or three or more sheets and bonding the periphery thereof to the cover part 13. An envelope 11 having a window hole 13a formed therein, and an address-enclosed document 16 enclosed in the envelope 11 and printed with the address and the like 18 of the addressee of the envelope. The address and the name 18 of the recipient are peelably adhered to the inner surface of the cover 13 so as to face the window 13a.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3 or FIG. 4, the inner surface of the envelope 11 which is folded into two or three or more,
The booklet 51 and / or the product sample 71 may also be releasably adhered to the address-added document 16 that is releasably adhered to the inner surface of the sheet 3. As shown in FIG. 5, a product sample 81 is arranged at a position on the inner surface of the cover 13 of the envelope 11 that does not overlap the window hole 13 a, and the product sample 81 is adhered to the inner surface of the cover 13 so as to be peelable. Document 16
Can also be held down. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, a product sample 91 is arranged on the inner surface of the back paper portion 14 of the envelope 11 facing the inner surface of the cover portion 13 of the envelope 11 at the time of folding, and the address book is peelably adhered to the inner surface of the cover portion 13. The product sample 91 can be held down by the document 16 by releasably adhering the document 16 to the inner surface of the backing paper portion 14 when the envelope 11 is folded.

[0009]

[Action] No matter how the posted envelope 11 is handled,
The address-added document 16 enclosed in the envelope 11 is
The post office staff and the like do not move within
The address 18 of the recipient of the envelope 11 can always be visually recognized from the window hole 13a. The recipient receives the envelope 11 and opens it,
When the cover 13 is turned, a document 16 adhered to the inner surface of the cover 13 appears. When the document 16 is peeled off and returned, the recipient can immediately send the document 16 by entering only the minimum necessary items without entering the address or the like 18 of the recipient.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a reply postcard 16 is enclosed in the envelope 11 for direct mail as a document with an address in this example. The envelope 11 is formed by a single rectangular sheet 12, and the continuous cover part 13 and the back paper part 14 are formed by folding the sheet 12 into two at the center in the lateral direction. 12a is sheet 1
This is the second fold. A cutout portion 12c is provided on the entire peripheral edge of the sheet 12 by forming a perforation 12b parallel to each peripheral edge at a predetermined width from each peripheral edge, and a first adhesive layer 21 is provided on the inner surface of the cutout portion 12c. Formed (Figure 1
(A)). Cutout portion 12c of cover 13 and backing 14
Are sealed by the first adhesive layer 21 to form a sealed envelope 11 (FIG. 1B). The cover 13 and the back paper 14 excluding the cutout 12c are each formed larger than the return postcard 16.

A rectangular window hole 1 is provided substantially at the center of the cover 13.
3a is formed, and a second adhesive layer 22 is formed on the entire periphery of the window hole 13a on the inner surface of the cover 13 (FIG. 1A). The second adhesive layer 22 is a transparent glue mainly composed of vegetable rubber, and can be easily peeled without tearing the sheet 11 when peeled off after bonding. The postcard 16 for reply is the surface 16
The address and the like 17 of the sender of the envelope 11 are printed on a (FIG. 2B), and the address and the like 18 of the recipient of the envelope 11 are printed on the back surface 16b of the envelope 11 (FIGS. 1 and 2A). ).
The sender of the envelope 11 is an advertiser in this example, and the envelope 11
Is a customer in this example. The postcard 16 is provided on the inner surface of the cover 13 such that the address and the like 18 of the recipient of the envelope 11 printed on the back surface 16b face the window hole 13a.
FIG. 1B and FIG.
(A)). The window hole 13 in the back surface 16b of the postcard 16
A product list (not shown) in which the customer can describe the quantity of desired products is printed on a portion that does not face a. A portion of the inner surface of the cover 13 of the envelope 11 that is not covered by the postcard 16 and a back paper portion Information such as product guidance (not shown) is printed on the inner surface of 14.

[0012] In the thus-constructed envelope structure with a window, the advertiser can send a reply postcard 16 as shown in FIG.
Is adhered to a predetermined position on the inner surface of the cover part 13 via the second adhesive layer 22, and then the sheet 12 as shown in FIG.
Is folded into two and sealed via the first adhesive layer 21 to form an envelope 11, and then the envelope 11 is mailed. Regardless of how the envelope 11 is handled at the post office (not shown) during collection / distribution / sorting, the return postcard 16 does not move within the envelope 11. As a result, the postal worker (not shown) can always visually recognize the customer's address and the like 18 through the window 13a of the cover 13, so that the envelope 11 can be easily delivered to the customer.

[0013] Further, the customer receives the envelope 11, and as shown in FIG.
2 (b), the user can read information (not shown) such as a product guide printed on the inner surface of the envelope 11 by turning the side edge of the cover 13 as shown in FIG. . After looking at the contents, if there is a product that the customer wants to purchase, the reply postcard 16 is peeled off from the cover 13 and the desired quantity of the product is written in a product list (not shown) described on the back surface 16b. Just can be returned immediately.

FIG. 3 shows a second embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 3, the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment denote the same members. A characteristic configuration of the present embodiment is that a return postcard 16 is detachably adhered to the inner surface of the cover 13 of the envelope 11 via the second adhesive layer 22, and a booklet 51 such as a product catalog is attached to the inner surface of the back paper 14. It is in a place where it is releasably bonded via the third adhesive layer 53. In the envelope structure configured as described above, by printing information such as product guides on the booklet 51, the products and the like can be explained to the customer more easily and in detail.

FIG. 4 shows a third embodiment of the present invention. 4, the same reference numerals as those in the first and second embodiments denote the same members. The characteristic configuration of the present embodiment is that the reply postcard 16 is peelably adhered to the inner surface of the cover 13 of the envelope 11 via the second adhesive layer 22, and the third postcard 16 is attached to the inner surface of the back paper 14 of the envelope 11.
The booklet 51 is releasably adhered via the adhesive layer 53, and the product sample 71 is releasably adhered via the fourth adhesive layer 74 to the surface of the postcard 16 adhered to the inner surface of the cover 13. There. In the envelope structure configured as described above, by printing information such as product guidance on the booklet 51, it is possible to explain the product etc. to the customer more easily and in detail, and the customer can see or try the product sample, The customer can immediately determine whether he / she wants to purchase the product.

FIG. 5 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 5, the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment denote the same parts. A characteristic configuration of the present embodiment is that a product sample 81 is peelably adhered to a position on the inner surface of the cover 13 of the envelope 11 which does not overlap the window hole 13a, and the product sample 81 is attached to the inner surface of the cover 13 by the second
It is in a place where it is held down by the return postcard 16 which is releasably adhered via the adhesive layer 22 and the fifth adhesive layer 85. In the envelope structure configured as described above, since the reply postcard 16 presses the product sample 81, the product sample 81
Does not stick in the envelope 11 even if it is peeled off from the cover 13, and the product sample 81 and the envelope 11 are not damaged. When the product sample 81 is a liquid material sealed in a bag formed of a vinyl sheet, aluminum foil, or the like,
If a finger shape (not shown) or characters such as "please press" is printed on the outer surface of the envelope 11 facing the bonded product sample 81, the customer feels unusual when pressing the position, and Product sample 8 that is the contents of envelope 11
Show interest in 1.

FIG. 6 shows a fifth embodiment of the present invention. 6, the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment denote the same parts. A characteristic configuration of the present embodiment is that a product sample 91 is arranged on the inner surface of the back paper portion 14 of the envelope 11 facing the inner surface of the cover portion 13 of the envelope 11 at the time of folding, and the product sample 91 is peelably adhered to the inner surface of the cover portion 13. When the postcard 16 is folded in the envelope 11,
The product sample 91 is pressed by the postcard 16 by being peelably adhered to the inner surface of the 4 through the sixth adhesive layer 96. The operation of the thus constructed envelope structure is the same as that of the above-described fourth embodiment, and therefore, the description thereof will not be repeated.

In the first to fifth embodiments, the address and the like of the recipient of the envelope are printed, and the address and the like of the recipient of the envelope face the window of the cover of the envelope. The postcard for reply was mentioned as being peelably adhered to, but this is an example, and the address and the like of the recipient of the envelope are printed and the address and the like of the recipient of the envelope are printed on the cover of the envelope. Envelope for reply, application form, flyer, booklet, brochure, book, postal transfer slip, remittance form of financial institution, card or other, if it is releasably adhered to the inner surface of the cover so that it faces the window hole of May be an address document. Also,
In the above-described first to fifth embodiments, an envelope for direct mail has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, as long as an envelope in which an address document such as a postcard for reply is enclosed.

Further, in the first to fifth embodiments, the envelope formed by folding one sheet into two and adhering the peripheral edge is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be an envelope formed by folding more than one and bonding the periphery. In this case, since a relatively large amount of information such as a product guide can be printed on the inner surface of the envelope, the product can be explained to the customer in an easily understandable manner. In the second embodiment, the booklet is releasably adhered to the inner surface of the backing portion of the envelope. However, a product sample may be releasably adhered to the inner surface of the backing portion. In this case, when the customer looks at or tries out the product sample, the customer can immediately determine whether or not he / she wants to purchase the product. In the fourth and fifth embodiments, the sample product is peelably adhered to the inner surface of the cover or the inner surface of the back paper of the envelope.
It is not necessary to adhere.

Although the perforations are formed along the periphery of the sheet in the first to fifth embodiments, a peelable adhesive layer is formed on the periphery of the sheet without forming perforations. May be folded and adhered by the adhesive layer to form a sealed envelope. In this case, since the adhesive layer is relatively easily peeled off, the customer can easily open the envelope. In the first to fifth embodiments, the address and the like of the recipient of the envelope are printed on the back of the reply postcard. However, the address and the like of the recipient of the envelope are printed on the left or lower corner of the front of the reply postcard. It may be printed. In this case, the address and the like of the recipient of the envelope printed on the surface of the reply postcard are peelably adhered to the inner surface of the cover so that the window faces the window. Further, the window formed in the cover of the envelope may be closed with a transparent film. With this configuration, there is no need to worry that the address-added document such as a reply postcard becomes dirty.

[0021]

As described above, according to the present invention, a window is formed in a cover portion of an envelope formed by folding a single rectangular sheet and bonding a peripheral edge thereof. The recipient's address, etc. of the envelope is printed on the enclosed address document, and this document is peelably adhered to the inner surface of the cover so that the recipient's address, etc. of the printed envelope faces the window. This eliminates the need for the sender of the envelope, such as an advertiser, to print the address of the recipient on the envelope surface. In addition, if the address-enclosed document enclosed in the envelope is a reply postcard or reply envelope, etc., there is no need for the recipient of the customer or the like to write the name of the address on the reply postcard or reply envelope. Can be omitted.

Further, if this postcard is enclosed in an envelope which is considerably larger than the reply postcard, a conventional postcard which encloses the reply postcard which can conceal the conventional entry information in which the address and the like of the recipient cannot be visually recognized from the window of the envelope. By comparison, the address and the name of the recipient of the envelope can always be visually recognized from the window regardless of the size of the envelope with the address document such as the postcard for reply. Further, if the booklet and / or the product sample are configured to be peelably adhered to the inner surface of the envelope or to the address document, more detailed information such as product information can be delivered to the recipient, or You can try product samples.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a manufacturing process diagram of an envelope having an envelope structure with a window hole according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a view showing a procedure for opening a recipient of the envelope.

FIG. 3 is a view corresponding to FIG. 1A showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a view corresponding to FIG. 3 showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a view showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention and corresponding to FIG. 3;

FIG. 6 is a view corresponding to FIG. 4 showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Envelope 12 Sheet 13 Cover part 13a Window hole 14 Back paper part 16 Reply postcard (document with address) 18 Customer's (envelope recipient) address name 51 Booklet 71, 81, 91 Product sample

Claims (4)

(57) [Scope of request for utility model registration] 1. An envelope formed by folding one rectangular sheet (12) into two or three or more sheets and bonding a peripheral edge thereof, and having a window hole (13a) formed in a cover part (13). (11), comprising an address-enclosed document (16) enclosed in the envelope (11) and printed with the address and the like (18) of the recipient of the envelope (11), the document (16) being this document The envelope (11) printed on (16)
The envelope structure with a window hole, characterized in that the address and the like (18) of the recipient are peelably adhered to the inner surface of the cover portion (13) so as to face the window hole (13a). 2. An envelope (11) which is folded into two or more than two.
The booklet (51) and / or the product sample (71) are releasably adhered to the address document (16) releasably adhered to the inner surface of the product or the inner surface of the cover part (13). 2. The envelope structure with a window according to claim 1. 3. A window hole (1) in an inner surface of a cover (13) of an envelope (11).
The product sample (81) is arranged at a position not overlapping with 3a), and the product sample (81) is held down by an address document (16) that is peelably adhered to the inner surface of the cover (13). The envelope structure with a window hole according to the description. 4. A product sample (91) on an inner surface of a back paper portion (14) of the envelope (11) facing an inner surface of a cover portion (13) of the envelope (11) when folded.
Is disposed, the addressable document (16), which is releasably adhered to the inner surface of the cover portion (13), is releasably adhered to the inner surface of the backing portion (14) when the envelope (11) is folded. The envelope structure with a window hole according to claim 1, wherein a product sample (91) is held down by the document (16).