Patent ID: 6866183

Claim:
A method of adjusting an envelope comprising the steps of: A) forming an envelope comprising the steps of: 1) providing an envelope blank comprising a front panel, a first side flap secured to said front panel, a second side flap secured to said front panel opposite said first side panel, a rear panel secured to said front panel and at least some portion of said second side flap, a closure panel secured to said front panel opposite said rear panel and at least some portion of said second side flap; 2) folding said first side flap and said second side flap to cover a portion of said front panel; 3) securing an adhesive to at least some portion of said closure flap and said first side flap; 4) securing said rear panel to said first side flap; and 5) folding said closure flap over a portion of said first side flap, said second side flap, and said rear panel to form said envelope; and B) adjusting said envelope comprising the steps of: unfolding said closure flap to expose said second side flap; unfolding said second side flap so that it fully extends from said front panel; folding said second side flap along a new fold line at least some distance from said front panel; tucking said second side flap underneath said rear panel; inserting any contents into said envelope; and securing said closure flap to said rear panel.