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Composite wrap and method for wrapping multi-page items

US5155973A · kind A · utility

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11References
15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 14, 1991
Grant dateOct 20, 1992
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB43M5/04
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A first envelope having means for forming a large flap thereon for displaying advertising indicia or coupons thereon and forming the flap on a flat conveyor. The invention also includes providing selective inserts and a vacuum-assisted rotary feeder for placing insert samples on the conveyor. The envelope may be formed initially using a single web divided into a base web portion having bottom and top flaps and a cover web portion. The envelope may also be formed using a first web having top and bottom flaps and a second cover web made of transparent material so that the inserts and samples located within the package may be viewed through the wrapper.

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