Patent ID: 8256194

Claim:
A method of forming an envelope including a mailer comprising: forming a first envelope portion and a second envelope portion, the first envelope portion comprising a front panel including a top edge, and a bottom edge parallel to the top edge and connected by a pair of side edges, a top flap integrally formed with the top edge of the front panel about a first fold line, and a bottom flap integrally formed with the bottom edge of the front panel about a second fold line, the second envelope portion comprises a rear panel free of any fold lines or flaps; placing the mailer onto the front panel; securing the rear panel to the front panel to form a pocket at least partially surrounding the mailer; folding the bottom flap about the second fold line; securing the bottom flap to the rear panel on a side opposite the formed pocket; folding the top flap about the first fold line; and securing the top flap over the rear panel on the side opposite the formed pocket.