WO2005030493A1 - A mailable card - Google Patents
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- WO2005030493A1 WO2005030493A1 PCT/AU2004/001311 AU2004001311W WO2005030493A1 WO 2005030493 A1 WO2005030493 A1 WO 2005030493A1 AU 2004001311 W AU2004001311 W AU 2004001311W WO 2005030493 A1 WO2005030493 A1 WO 2005030493A1
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
- B42D—BOOKS; BOOK COVERS; LOOSE LEAVES; PRINTED MATTER CHARACTERISED BY IDENTIFICATION OR SECURITY FEATURES; PRINTED MATTER OF SPECIAL FORMAT OR STYLE NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DEVICES FOR USE THEREWITH AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; MOVABLE-STRIP WRITING OR READING APPARATUS
- B42D15/00—Printed matter of special format or style not otherwise provided for
- B42D15/02—Postcards; Greeting, menu, business or like cards; Letter cards or letter-sheets
- B42D15/04—Foldable or multi-part cards or sheets
- B42D15/045—Multi-part cards or sheets, i.e. combined with detachably mounted articles
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- the present invention relates to mailable cards and, in particular, to a postcard or direct mailing card having a pocket for an information storage device.
- Background of the Invention Referring to common postcards as an example only, when travellers visit destinations of interest it is common to purchase postcards, or the like, displaying the particular destination. The postcards are then sent to family and friends providing a snap shot of the travel destination being experienced.
- Postcards normally include a single piece of hardened sheet material having an address and writing portion on one side and a photographic representation of a travel destination on the other side.
- the disadvantage of a common postcard is that it only provides the recipient with a static view of the travel destination. Some postcards may include a small description of the destination, however, very limited information about the travel destination is conveyed.
- a mailable card including: a first panel of generally rectangular configuration so as to have a pair of side edges and a pair of end edges extending between the side edges, the first panel also having a major front face to receive an image or text and a major rear face; a second panel including a first portion securable to the first panel so as to provide in combination with the first panel a pocket to receive a relatively flat object, and a second portion associated with the first portion and securable to the rear face to close the pocket; securing means manipulated by a user to secure the second portion to the rear face to close the pocket; and an opening means manipulated by a user to permit removal of said object from said pocket.
- said card is formed of a single sheet of card material folded about a line parallel to said end edges to define said first and second panels.
- said first panel includes first and second flap portions foldable about said side edges and adjacent said second panel.
- said first portion of said second panel is securable to said flap portions to close the pocket.
- a mailable card having: first and second panels securable together in use to define a pocket for retaining an object; securing means to secure said first panel to said second panel; and a detachable portion to provide an opening in said second panel, whereby when said first panel is secured to said second panel, manipulation by a user of said detachable portion permits removal of * said object from said pocket.
- said second panel includes a first portion and a second portion.
- said first panel includes first and second flap portions foldable about said side edges and adjacent said second panel.
- said first portion of said second panel is securable to said flap portions to close the pocket.
- said first portion is secured to said first panel prior to said object being inserted into said pocket.
- said second portion is secured by a user to said first panel after the object has been inserted into said pocket.
- said securing means includes adhesive strips along an edge of said second portion.
- said detachable portion is defined by perforations.
- said second panel includes a flap member.
- said flap member in use is moveable between a closed position substantially parallel to a plane of said panels and an open position substantially normal to a plane of said panels.
- said flap member when in said open position forms a stand for said card.
- said first and second panels are formed from a single blank of card material.
- one of said flap portions includes a lip for receipt of said flap member to reseal said pocket.
- said object is an information storage device.
- said information storage device is a mini compact disc, mini digital video disc or CD-ROM.
- Figure 1 is a front unfolded view of a blank for a mailable card of a first embodiment of the invention
- Figure 2 is a back view of Figure 1
- Figure 3 is Figure 2 in a folded configuration
- Figure 4 is a perspective view of Figure 3 with the stand in an open position
- Figure 5 is a front unfolded view of a blank for a card of an alternate embodiment of the invention
- Figure 6 is a back view of Figure 5 in a folded configuration
- Figure 7 is a perspective view of Figure 6 with the stand in an open position
- Figure 8 is a front unfolded view of a blank for a card of an alternate embodiment of the invention
- Figure 9 is a back view of Figure 8 in a folded configuration with the seal open
- Figure 10 is a back view of Figure 8 in a folded configuration with the seal closed
- Figure 11 is a perspective view of Figure 8 with the stand in an open position
- Figure 12 is a front unfolde
- FIG. 17 is a front unfolded view of a blank for a mailable card of another embodiment of the invention.
- a mailable card 1 such as a postcard, direct mailing card or the like having a first panel 5 of a generally rectangular configuration so as to have a pair of side edges 10, 15 and a pair of end edges 20, 25 extending between the side edges 10, 15.
- the first panel 5 includes a major front face 30 to receive an image or text such as that of a travel destination on a postcard and a major rear face 35 to receive an image or text or the like along with a mailing address section.
- a second panel 40 is superimposed with respect to the rear face 35 of the first panel 5 and includes a first portion 45 secured to the rear face 35 so as to provide in combination with the first panel 5 a pocket 50 to receive a relatively flat object 52.
- the object 52 being an information storage device such as a disc, CD-ROJVI or the like.
- a second portion 55 is attached to or associated with the first portion 45 and secured to the rear face 35 to close the pocket 50.
- Securing means 60 is manipulated by a user to secure the second portion 55 to the rear face 35 to close the pocket 50.
- An opening means 65 is manipulated by a user to remove the object 52 from the pocket 50.
- the postcard 1 would be manufactured from a single blank of card material folded about a line 70 parallel to the end edges 20, 25 to define the first and second panels 5, 40.
- the second panel 40 is about half the size of the first panel 5.
- the second panel 40 would preferably have the first portion 45 secured by glue or other suitable material to the rear face 35 of the first panel 5 with the second portion 55 remaining initially unsecured.
- Securing means 60 in the form of adhesive strips or the like can be placed around the edges of the second portion 55 to be activated by a user when sealing the object 52 within the pocket 50.
- the detachable portion or opening means 65 is in a preferred form defined by perforations.
- the opening means 65 preferably includes an easy tear diagonal zip-lock seal which enables the object 52 in the pocket 50 to be easily accessed without damaging the postcard 1.
- a user simply pulls at one end of the zip lock which opens a diagonal slit at the right-hand end of the second panel 40.
- Alternate opening means could also be utilised.
- a flap member 75 can be located in the second portion 55 and in use moveable between an open and closed position (see Figures 4, 7, 11 or 16 for example) to provide a stand for the card 1. This flap 75 folds back to form a triangular fold (in Figures A, 1 and 11) which further assists in removing the object 52 from the pocket 50 and to enable a stand 75 to display the card.
- This stand 75 allows the postcard 1 to be slightly tilted backwards pointing the front of the card slightly upwards and allowing it to be viewed from a horizontal surface such as a mantle piece.
- An alternate stand is shown in Figure 16.
- the first panel 5 having first and second flap portions 6, 7 foldable about the side edges 10, 15 and located adjacent the second panel 40.
- the first portion 45 and/or second portion 55 of the second panel 40 is securable to the flap portions 6, 7.
- One of the flap portions 7 includes a lip 8 which can be used to re-secure the flap member 75 once the opening means 65 has been used. In use, a user would take the card 1 having the second portion 55 of the second panel 40 unsecured and the pocket 50 open.
- An object 52 being an information storage device, such as, a mini compact disc, mini digital video disc, CD-ROM or the like, would be obtained.
- the user could view the object 52 containing information about a travel destination, company profile, advertising, or the like and once finished insert the object 52 into the pocket 50.
- the securing means 60 would then be utilised to close the pocket 50 and secure the second portion 55 to the rear face 35 of the first panel 5.
- the object 52 is now securely retained within the card 1.
- the card 1 is then mailed to a recipient who upon detachment of the detachment means 65 retrieves the object 52 and views the details of the object 52.
- the stand 75 could then be opened leaving the card 1 for display on the mantle piece, disc or the like.
- the lip 8 can be used to re- secure the flap member 75.
- the advantage of the present invention is that it is a mailer or card 1 that is the simplest, most efficient and cost effective way of providing a significant amount of information about a particular topic to a recipient whilst enabling materials like CDs/DVDs or the like to be mailed within the limitations of "minimum postage". Normally, minimum postage is for postcards.
- a single sheet of card/paper can be cut to form multiple mailers (printed 8-up for example) saving significant time, expense and wastage.
- the invention is designed to work in conjunction with a miniature (80mm) CD-ROM which may contain information such as video which pertains to the image, graphics or written information printed on the front face 30 of the card 1.
- a miniature (80mm) CD-ROM which may contain information such as video which pertains to the image, graphics or written information printed on the front face 30 of the card 1.
- the card 1 whilst retaining the look and feel of a traditional postcard or greeting card, is able to fulfil many other informative purposes and utilise many new forms of digital media as may be contained on a CD-ROM or the like.
- the sender of such a product is able to send 180Mb or more of digital media with the card itself. This is advantageous when sending advertising material to a large number of people.
- the card face 30 can display a panoramic photo, text or design on the front face 30, enable the user to write a message and postage details on the back face 35 and secure a CD/DVD or equivalent within the pocket 50.
- the pocket 50 must securely hold the object 52 during the postage journey, prevent any tampering with the object 52, be flexible enough to allow the object 52 to be previewed prior to posting, be easily opened to enable the object 52 to be easily removed by the recipient without damaging the postcard 1 or the area that had been written on, and preferably contain some sort of stand 75 that allows the postcard 1 to be displayed like photos or pictures on mantle pieces or a work desk.
- the card 1 uses a slightly wider sheet of card than a standard postcard. About 1/3 of that sheet is folded back onto itself and then the top and bottom folds are glued to form the pocket 50.
- FIGS 5 to 16 show alternate folding arrangements of the card.
- first and second portions 45, 55 of the second panel are not initially attached.
- the card 1 is folded twice rather than once and the detachment means 65 extends longitudinally across the second portion 55.
- the card 1 is folded twice rather than once and no detachment means is included.
- the first and second portions 45, 55 are folded onto each other and secured to the first panel 5 to form the pocket 50.
- the second portion 55 includes slits 76 for holding the object 52.
- the stand 75 is created by partially unfolding the first and second portions 45, 55.
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NZ546727A NZ546727A (en) | 2003-09-26 | 2004-09-24 | A mailable card |
JP2006527226A JP2007506573A (en) | 2003-09-26 | 2004-09-24 | Mailable card |
AU2004275893A AU2004275893A1 (en) | 2003-09-26 | 2004-09-24 | A mailable card |
EP04761346A EP1675730A4 (en) | 2003-09-26 | 2004-09-24 | A mailable card |
CA002540187A CA2540187A1 (en) | 2003-09-26 | 2004-09-24 | A mailable card |
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AU2003905290A AU2003905290A0 (en) | 2003-09-26 | A Mailable Card |
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CA (1) | CA2540187A1 (en) |
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