Patent ID: 6446861
Filing Date: 2002-09-10
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
An envelope comprising:a base panel having two opposing foldable side panels and two opposing foldable end panels, the end panels being approximately perpendicular to the side panels, the side panels being folded to partially overlap one another and being fixedly attached together thereby forming a pouch between the base panel and the overlapping side panels, the pouch being accessible adjacent to each end panel, wherein a selected item may be received in said pouch, at least one of the end panels having a plurality of spaced-apart uncoverable adhesive strips disposed on an underside of the at least one of the end panels defining a like plurality of spaced-apart entry indicators on an opposite upper side of the at least one of the end panels opposite from each adhesive strip, forming a plurality of spacers therebetween, a permanent securing means formed on the other end panel distal from the base panel, the end panels being folded toward one another over the overlapping side panels, the other end panel being permanently secured to the overlapping side panels, the at least one of the end panels being adhered to the overlapping side panels by the uncoverable adhesive strip, an entry being made on the entry indicator by a first person having access to the selected item, a security tape being disposed over the entry indicator preventing alteration thereof and securing the at least one of the end panels to the overlapping side panels, whereby the next adjacent spacer is sequentially opened by a person to gain access to the selected item, the identity of the person being entered on the next adjacent entry indicator, the selected item being replaced in the pouch, the next adjacent entry indicator being adhered to the overlapping side panels by the uncoverable adhesive strip and the security tape being disposed over the entry indicator and the at least one of the end panels such that a permanent record is maintained of persons having access to the selected item and unauthorized access is prevented.