Envelopes – wrappers – and paperboard boxes – Envelope – Having means to facilitate opening the envelope by severing it
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-25
2005-10-25
Noland, Thomas P. (Department: 2856)
Envelopes, wrappers, and paperboard boxes
Envelope
Having means to facilitate opening the envelope by severing it
C073S865900
Reexamination Certificate
active
06957766
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for an envelope that includes a first portion of material, forming a first surface, a second portion of material, forming a second surface, the second portion being connected to the first portion at selected regions and a third portion of material, connected to the first portion and adapted to contact the second portion, the third portion having a flap that is removable to provide access to an aperture. The flap is fabricated from the same material as the third portion of material. A perforation located in proximity to the flap and adapted to facilitate opening of the envelope.
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Das Pradeep K.
Sansone Ronald P.
Spencer David W.
Chaolas Angelo N.
Cummings Michael J.
Malandra, Jr. Charles R.
Noland Thomas P.
Pitney Bowes Inc.
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