Patent ID: 6722784
Filing Date: 2004-04-20
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A resealable waterproof mailing envelope comprising:(A) an envelope forming an expandable pouch open at one end, said envelope having an inner wall: (B) an interior lining portion comprised of waterproof material, said lining adhesively attached to said inner wall of said envelope: (C) a reclosable sealing means adjacent said open end, integrally joined with said lining portion to form a liquid tight seal which retains liquid within said lining portion; (D) said reclosable sealing means comprises an arrangement having a pair of opposable strips, a first strip having a resilient protruding longitudinal rib portion, and a second strip facing said first strip having a longitudinal channel adapted to engage said rib portion retentively to form a seal along said open end; (E) a flap portion adjacent said open end; (F) a means for fastening said flap portion to securely close said flap portion over the sealing means adjacent said open end, to protect the contents therein, said fastening means also disengageable for removing said contents and refastenable for repetitive use; (G) said fastening means being comprised of a circular protruding ring portion attached to said flap portion and a circular receptacle portion attached to the exterior of said envelope removably interlockable with said ring portion such that when the said flap portion is disposed over said open end to face said envelope, the ring portion aligns with the receptacle portion such that a slight force compresses them into engagement providing additional stability and protection for said sealing means.