Improvements in Combined Note-paper and Envelopes.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 14th May, 1891
Complete Specification Left, 13th Feb., 1892-Accepted, 19th Mar., 1892
'PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Combined Note-paper and Envelopes.
I WILLIAM HENRY HOOK, of 15 Elsie Road, East Dulwich, in the County of
Surrey, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
My invention relates to improvements in note-paper formed in one piece with
the envelope, the object of same being to cut from one piece of paper, an envelope
and sheet of note-paper combined, in such manner, that the contents of same cannot
be pryed into as heretofore was the case, and at same time to effect a considerable
saving in paper.
According to my invention, 1 cut from the blank, a square, oblong, or other
conveniently shaped sheet of paper, having abutting on the top edge, a circular flap,
which constitutes the outer or closing flap. A second flap abutts from one side of
the sheet of paper. Each flap is made half the length of the sheet of paper.
The blank sheet is then folded across, so that the writing surface lies inside the
two flaps, and the back portion of the paper, which forms the address side of the
envelope.
In order to render the envelope perfectly secure, and to prevent any prying
into the contents of the letter, a semi-circular slit is cut in the top corner of the
note-paper itself, reaching from the top of same to mid-way between the top and
bottom, corresponding to the side flap before described. The said flap, cut in the
note-paper itself, may or may not be divided from the sheet of paper at one end,
as desirable or convenient.
When the letter is to be secured, the note-paper is folded upwards, the two side
flaps are brought over the sides of same, and the top or closing flap is folded down
over the whole. This top or closing flap, is gummed preferably in three spots, for
the purpose of adhering to the two side flaps and back of the envelope.
Dated this 14th day of May 1891.
HUGHES, SON & Co.,
38, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Combined Note-paper and Envelopes.
I WILLIAM HENRY HOOK, of 15, Elsie Road, East Dulwich, in the County of
Surrey, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to improvements in note-paper and envelopes formed
integrally from the one sheet or blank, and has for its object to cut or stamp from
one blank, or sheet of paper, an envelope and sheet of note-paper combined, in such a
manner that the contents of same cannot be pryed into as heretofore was the case, and
also at the same time to effect a considerable saving in paper in the manufacture.
And in order that my invention may be the more readily understood, I have
hereunto annexed a sheet of illustrative drawings, wherein :
Fig. 1 represents my improved note-paper and envelope in its carliest stage or
as it appears after being cut or stamped out of a single sheet of paper and before it
is folded.
Fig. 2 is a view of same folded and secured, while,
Fig. 3 represents the same arrangement of note-paper and envelope, with the

page_text: addition of a tuck on the closing-flap and a slit on the inner one for receiving same,
so that the contents can be examined by the Patent Authorities.
A is a square, oblong, or other conveniently shaped blank fashioned as shown,
with a flap or lappet a¹ abutting from the upper edge thereof, constituting the
outer or closing flap.
A second flap or lappet a² is provided. on the right-hand side of the blank, of
somewhat smaller proportions than the closing flap or lappet a¹.
A slit is also cut in the blank itself, thereby forming another flap or lappet a³,
of the same dimensions and shape as the flap or lappet a², of the same.
By thus cutting the third flap or lappet a³ out of the note-paper itself, it will be
readily seen that a great saving of paper is ensured, and also the form of the whole
will be more compact and easier of folding than heretofore.
The portion a' of the blank is next folded over the other half so that the line of
folding is in a vertical direction as shewn in dotted lines, the flap or lappet a³ being
outside the sheet a' when the whole is folded.
When the letter is to be closed and secured, the double sheet so formed, is folded
upwards, so that the line of folding runs in a horizontal direction, and the two flaps
or lappets a and a are then turned over the folded note-paper, the upper flap or
lappet a being folded over last of all.
'
Gum or other mucilage will be provided preferably on the two corners a³ of the
outer or closing flap or lappet a', for the purpose of securing the envelope and note-
paper and preventing same being opened."
Referring to Fig. 3 the envelope and note-paper the..
construction as that described in the previous figures, .
tuck a on the outer or closing lappet or flap a' which f
into the slit a' formed in the folded part a.
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ated is of the same
the addition of the
g purposes is inserted
s a circular, where the
This form of note-paper and envelope is intended f
rules of the Post Office require same to be unsealed open, so that the Postal
Authorities can open same and inspect the contents, to ascertain whether such
contents are in conformity with the regulations of the Post Office.
It is obvious
that no mucilage would be employed for closing the outer flap of this last described
*form of combined envelope and enclosure.
By combining the note-paper and envelope as hereinbefore described, the enclosure
and cover always match, and the postmark and address are preserved for pusposes
of reference.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
1. A combined envelope and note-paper consisting essentially of the side flap or
lappet as formed by a slit or cut in the note-paper itself in combination with another
side flap or lappet a² and the outer or closing flap or lappet a', formed integrally
with a sheet of note-paper substantially as described and illustrated in the
accompanying drawings.
2. The combined cover and enclosure for circularising and similar purposes,
formed with a tuck a³ and corresponding slit a' for receiving same, substantially as
described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
3. The complete combined note-paper and envelope, substantially as herein
described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 13th day of February 1892.
HUGHES, SON & Co.,
38, Chancery Lane, London, Agents.