Patent ID: 6129269
Filing Date: 2000-10-10
Classification: B65D,Y02W

Abstract:
A two-panel easy-opening reusable envelope for use in an outward journey from a sender to a receiver followed by a return journey from the receiver to the sender or some other person, the envelope comprising a first panel, a second panel, and a reuse flap, the reuse flap being connected to the first panel along a first foldline, the reuse flap having a free outer edge, the reuse flap comprising a first attachment portion for sealing said envelope during the outward journey, a second attachment portion for sealing said envelope during the return journey, and means enabling separation of said first attachment portion and said second attachment portion, wherein said reuse flap further comprises:a first adhesive strip located on one or other of said second panel and said first attachment portion between said means enabling separation and the outer edge of the reuse flap for sealing the reuse flap to the second panel before the outward journey of the envelope, anda receiver-activated adhesive strip located on one or other of said second panel and said second attachment portion between said means enabling separation and said first foldline for allowing the receiver to reseal the reuse flap to the second panel before reusing the envelope,wherein one of said first and second panels of the envelope is provided with return address means, said return address means being adapted for displaying a return address on said second panel such that said return address is upside down in relation to a first address located on said first panel.