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Method and apparatus for exposing contents of an opened envelope with gravity assist

US4373848A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 22, 1980
Grant dateFeb 15, 1983
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB43M7/02
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method and apparatus is disclosed for exposing the contents of an envelope which has two opposing panels wherein the panels have been separated from each other along all but one edge portion where the panels remain connected. The envelope is gripped on one of the panels and then the envelope is oriented so that at least the contents of the envelope fall away from the gripped panel to thereby expose the envelope contents.

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