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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 11, 1994
Filed:
Sep. 21, 1992
Scott L Wilson, Knoxville, TN (US);
Other;
Abstract
A reusable envelope (10) for the delivery of mail and the return delivery of a response. The reusable envelope (10) includes a single sheet (12) of a selected material with various folds to achieve an envelope similar to a standard envelope. A front panel (14) is defined at a central portion of the sheet. A first wing portion (28) and a back portion (32) are folded and secured to one another. A top flap portion (52) extends from the front panel (14)and may be folded toward the back portion (32) to facilitate sealing the reusable envelope (10) for original delivery. A second wing portion (40) extends from the back portion (32) and is folded and removably secured to a portion of the front panel (14). An opening (20) is revealed for the withdrawal and placement of selected articles to be delivered upon removal of the second wing portion (40). A sealing flap (46) is provided for sealing the opening (20) for return delivery of the reusable envelope (10). Windows may be provided at selected locations along the front panel (14) and second wing portion (40) to facilitate the viewing of sending and/or return addresses printed upon the contents within the reusable envelope (10).