Patent ID: 7861441
Filing Date: 2011-01-04
Classification: B42D

Abstract:
1. A gift card envelope, comprising: a central panel having at least a pair of outer panels and flap extending therefrom, the panels and flap being formed from a single sheet of material, the outer panels and flap being foldable relative to the central panel, the outer panels and flap folding in towards the central panel so as to close the gift card envelope, the panels and flap forming consecutive layers that overlap one another, each of the panels including a gift card retaining mechanism only on its front side for removably attaching a different gift card, the flap including folding leaves extending therefrom, the folding leaves being configured to fold around the edges of the panels in order to close off any gaps found between the folded panels, the folding leaves providing a surface for attaching to the back side of the central panel, the folding leaves including a self adhesive strip and a tear strip, the self adhesive strip being positioned towards the outer edge of the folding leaves, the tear strip being positioned between the self adhesive strip and the folds that divide the folding leaves from the flap, the adhesive layer of the self adhesive strip being configured to form a permanent bond between the folding leaves and the backside of the central panel, the tear strip being provided to tear the folding leaves apart thereby releasing the flap from the back side of the central panel.