Patent · US Expired

Two-way bar code window envelope

US4993624A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 26, 1990
Grant dateFeb 19, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02W30/80
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A two-way reusable envelope useful for commercial mass-mailings is disclosed. The envelope includes a window aligned along the bottom right-hand edge of the front envelope panel, thereby enabling standard Postal Service zip code bar code markings to be visible during both trips of the two-way envelope. The envelope additionally includes a two-portion closure flap which enables Facing Identification Marks and appropriate postage to be visible from the front of the envelope only during one trip as appropriate.

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