WO2007001193A1 - Enveloppe reutilisable dotee d’une paire de bandes adhesives - Google Patents

Enveloppe reutilisable dotee d’une paire de bandes adhesives Download PDF

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WO2007001193A1
WO2007001193A1 PCT/NZ2006/000163 NZ2006000163W WO2007001193A1 WO 2007001193 A1 WO2007001193 A1 WO 2007001193A1 NZ 2006000163 W NZ2006000163 W NZ 2006000163W WO 2007001193 A1 WO2007001193 A1 WO 2007001193A1
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Stephen Francis Smythe
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D27/00—Envelopes or like essentially-rectangular containers for postal or other purposes having no structural provision for thickness of contents
    • B65D27/06—Envelopes or like essentially-rectangular containers for postal or other purposes having no structural provision for thickness of contents with provisions for repeated re-use
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02W—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT OR WASTE MANAGEMENT
    • Y02W30/00—Technologies for solid waste management
    • Y02W30/50—Reuse, recycling or recovery technologies
    • Y02W30/80—Packaging reuse or recycling, e.g. of multilayer packaging

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  • This invention relates to a blank for an envelope and/or an envelope and the invention has been devised particularly though not necessarily solely for providing a square edged gummed envelope that may be re-used.
  • the predominant, but not exclusive market for return envelopes is for sending out invoices and marketing material and in such uses the content of the envelope, including the invoice, is often inserted mechanically.
  • pre-printed return addresses may lead to confusion during mail sorting possibly leading to mail during the first mailing being returned to the sender. There is a need for an envelope which will overcome this difficulty.
  • the invention consists in a blank for an envelope including a sheet of material having two spaced apart substantially parallel fold strips dividing the sheet into a back panel, a front panel and a sealing flap, the sealing flap having a pair of adhesive strips thereacross, one adjacent the fold strip between the front panel and the sealing flap, and the other being adjacent the distal edge of the sealing panel, a tear strip between the adhesive strips so that, in use, the sealing flap can be folded onto the back panel and the distal adhesive strip adhered to the back panel to close the envelope, the tear strip being opened_ to open the envelope, and the adhesive strip adjacent the fold strip to the front panel then being adhered to the back panel to reclose the envelope for its second use.
  • the tear strip comprises a pair of substantially parallel strips of slits, cuts or perforations between the strips of adhesive.
  • a pair of side panels are provided on the front panel or the back panel so that the ends of the envelope may be closed in use.
  • the blank is in the form of a blank to provide a square edged envelope.
  • the distance apart of the strips of slits, cuts or perforations is between substantially 10mm and substantially 20mm.
  • a return address is provided on the blank.
  • the tear strip covers at least part of the return address.
  • the tear strip covers sufficient of the return address that the visible part of the address, if any, does not form a usable address.
  • the invention consists in an open envelope formed from a blank according to any one of the preceding paragraphs.
  • the invention consists in a closed or reclosed envelope formed from a blank according to any one of the preceding paragraphs.
  • Figure 1 is a plan view of a blank according to one preferred form of the invention
  • Figure 2 is a rear view of the blank of Figure 1 folded to the initial folding position
  • Figure 3 is a view of the blank of Figure 1 just prior to being placed into the second closed position
  • Figure 4 is a diagrammatic side view showing the placement of adhesive strips on the envelope.
  • Figure 5 is a plan view of an alternative blank.
  • Figure 6 is a plan view of an alternative blank
  • Figure 7 is a diagrammatic plan view of a still further alternative envelope.
  • a blank 1 which has a pair of spaced apart substantially parallel fold lines 3 and 4.
  • the blank preferably provides a square edged envelope.
  • the fold lines 3 and 4 are positioned so that an envelope structure is formed having a front panel 5, a back panel 6 and a sealing flap 7.
  • an address window 8 is provided somewhere on the front panel but this is not an essential feature.
  • the distance from the line 4 to the edge 10 is desirably a little less than the distance between the line 3 and 4 to enable the required folding to create the envelope to be effected.
  • the blank of Figure 1 is shown from what will become the inside of the envelope once assembled.
  • the flap 7 has thereon two spaced apart substantially parallel strips of adhesive 15 and 16 (shown hatched). One of these strips 15 is closer to the fold line 3 and the other strip 16 is adjacent the edge 17 of the blank.
  • the adhesive strips 15 and 16 may be formed of any suitable adhesive, such as that normally used with envelopes which can be pressure sensitive or more desirably is a moistenable gum. Between the strips 15 and 16 is a tear strip. This may be formed by a pair of substantially parallel spaced apart lines of slits, cuts or perforations 20 and 21.
  • the lines 20 and 21 are each positioned closely adjacent to the adjacent edge of the nearest strip of adhesive 15 or 16 respectively. A distance between the strip and adhesive of about lmm or less is satisfactory.
  • side flaps 30 and 31 are provided at each edge of the panel 5 or the panel 6 which are used in substantially the known manner so that an enclosed envelope is provided once the blank is erected.
  • the non-sealing area provided by strip 32 between the strips 20 and 21 may be provided with a slightly protruding nose 33 as can be seen in Figure 2 which could be at either end of strip 32 (shown pecked at 34).
  • a slightly protruding nose 33 instead of the slightly protruding nose 33, a slit is formed across strip 32 to allow the strip 32 to be removed by lifting both ends of the strip adjoining the slit and pulling strip 32 out.
  • strip 32 forms a tear strip.
  • the strip 32 should have sufficient width to allow the required addressing.
  • a strip 32 of between about 10mm and about 20mm width should be sufficient. Normally the strip would be between 10mm and 20mm wide.
  • the address can be upside down as at 37 with the postage at 38.
  • the envelopes can be at least partly formed by folding into a substantially "U" shape so that the adhesive strips 15 and 16 may be formed by a single pass of the adhesive applicator.
  • the adhesive strip 16 on a first envelope may be formed at the same time as the adhesive strip 15 on a second envelope and so on.
  • the formed envelope is stuffed with, for example, substantially known stuffing or inserting machinery. It is believed that the envelope described will be readily useable on such known machinery.
  • the adhesive strip 16 is adhered to the back face 6 by moistening and folding or otherwise according to the type of adhesive used.
  • the envelope is thus closed for the first time.
  • An address may then be placed on the front of the envelope 5 or the inserted material may have an address which shows through the address aperture 8.
  • the tab 33 or at the peck 34 is grasped by the receiver of the envelope and pulled, tearing the material 32 from the envelope thus opening the envelope substantially to the form shown in Figure 3 when the contents can be removed. Because of the relatively short distance between the adhesive strips 15 and 16 and the lines 20 and 21, it is believed that a clean removal of the strip 32 will be achieved.
  • the part of the flap 7 between the line 21 and the edge 17 of the envelope will remain in place and the now remaining small flap of material between the fold line 3 and the strip 20 can now be re-folded over and adhered to the back face 6 to reclose the envelopes.
  • the sizing is such that the address 35 and mailing receipt 36 (if provided) remain readily visible.
  • the envelope can then be re-mailed.
  • the postage or postage permit may be provided at 40.
  • the return address is provided at 41 and may be in the form of a single line which may also include or comprise a bar code or post code. This line is covered by the tear strip 32 during the initial mailing but upon removal of the tear strip the address line 41 is revealed for the return mailing of the envelope. Sufficient of the address must be concealed during the first use such that the visible part of the address is insufficient to form a usable address. This address could be a machine readable address line.
  • the position to attach a stamp is indicated at 42 or this can be a prepaid marking.
  • the return postage position could be at 43 if the return envelope is used in the alternative or upside down orientation.
  • the return postage may also be fully or partially concealed by the strip 32 during the initial mailing.
  • the postage could be in any form such as machine readable.
  • the construction is similar to Figure 5 save that the address is only part concealed as at 44 whilst the first or third line of the address 45 (depending on the return orientation of the envelope) is visible during the first mailing but is only fully revealed when the strip 32 is removed after the first mailing.
  • the address line 45 is spaced apart from the line or lines 44 so as to accommodate the strip 25 which may remain adhered to the panel 6 even when the tear strip 32 is removed.
  • the line 45 could be provided on the face of strip 25 and be visible during the first mailing.
  • a return address 50 is pre-printed on the envelope. Some material may be hidden below the removable strip 32 (shown pecked) during the first use but be revealed for the second use. For example a machine readable address 51 may be provided.
  • envelopes of each embodiment can be either orientation, i.e. filled for the second use from top or bottom of the envelope with respect to the address orientation.
  • the first use window (if provided) can be on the same face as the sealed flap or on the other face.
  • the return address may be fully visible, partly concealed by the removable tear or zipper strip 32 or with some lines of the address visible above or below the tear strip 32.
  • the window can be used for the address for both the first and second use.
  • a blank and/or an envelope which have the advantage that a square edged two use envelope is provided in a simple yet effective manner. It is believed that the cost of the envelopes will be little, if any greater, than the cost of producing a single trip envelope. This also is advantageous.
  • the amount of paper used is substantially the same as commonly used single trip envelopes but the envelope of the present invention has the advantage that it can be used twice. That is to say, a re-usable envelope is provided for about the cost of a conventional single use envelope.
  • the envelope can be pre-printed with a return address in a manner such that the risk of misdirection of the envelope during the first mailing is minimised. It is a particular advantage that the pre-printed return address can, if desired, be in machine readable form.

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Abstract

L’invention comprend une ébauche d’enveloppe comportant une feuille de matière dotée de deux bandes de pliage espacées sensiblement parallèles divisant la feuille en un pan arrière, un pan avant et un volet de cachetage. Le volet de cachetage est traversé de deux bandes adhésives, l’une adjacente à la bande de pliage située entre le pan avant et le volet de cachetage, l’autre adjacente au bord distal du volet de cachetage. Une bande d’arrachage est donc formée entre les bandes adhésives, ce qui permet de replier le volet de cachetage sur le pan arrière et de coller la bande adhésive distale sur le pan arrière pour fermer l’enveloppe. La bande d’arrachage est ouverte pour ouvrir l’enveloppe et la bande adhésive adjacente à la bande de pliage du pan avant est alors collée sur le pan arrière pour refermer l’enveloppe et permettre ainsi sa réutilisation. Dans des modes de réalisation préférés, la bande d’arrachage recouvre une partie au moins de l’adresse de l’expéditeur lors de l’envoi initial.
PCT/NZ2006/000163 2005-06-27 2006-06-27 Enveloppe reutilisable dotee d’une paire de bandes adhesives WO2007001193A1 (fr)

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EP20060769474 EP1899233A1 (fr) 2005-06-27 2006-06-27 Enveloppe reutilisable dotee d une paire de bandes adhesives
AU2006262998A AU2006262998A1 (en) 2005-06-27 2006-06-27 Reusable envelope with a pair of adhesive strips

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US8763891B1 (en) 2004-02-25 2014-07-01 Carol A. DeLaVergne Reusable envelope structures and methods
WO2014159965A1 (fr) * 2013-03-14 2014-10-02 Intercontinental Great Brands Llc Emballages refermables et procédés de fabrication
US8875985B1 (en) 2009-02-19 2014-11-04 eco Envelopes, LLC. Conversion envelopes
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US7726548B2 (en) 2004-02-25 2010-06-01 Ecoenvelopes, Llc Reusable envelope structures and methods
US8763891B1 (en) 2004-02-25 2014-07-01 Carol A. DeLaVergne Reusable envelope structures and methods
US7815099B2 (en) 2005-04-05 2010-10-19 Ecoenvelopes, Llc Reusable envelope structures and methods
US8191763B2 (en) 2006-08-18 2012-06-05 Delavergne Carol A Reusable envelopes
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US8875985B1 (en) 2009-02-19 2014-11-04 eco Envelopes, LLC. Conversion envelopes
WO2014159965A1 (fr) * 2013-03-14 2014-10-02 Intercontinental Great Brands Llc Emballages refermables et procédés de fabrication
US9878825B1 (en) 2015-06-02 2018-01-30 Ecoenvelopes, Llc Reusable top flap envelope with dual opposing seal flaps

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