# US 12,006,124 B2 · Paper shipping envelope with punched paper stand-off padding > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,006,124 B2 - Document ID: US12006124B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/960,909 - Filed: 2022-10-06 - Published: 2023-04-13 - Granted: 2024-06-11 - Earliest claimed: 2021-10-07 - Assignees: Intertape Polymer Corp. - Applicants: Intertape Polymer Corp. - Inventors: Clinton Charles Staheli - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12006124B2 ## CPC - B65D 81/03: Wrappers or envelopes with shock-absorbing properties, e.g. bubble films {(for thermal insulating purposes B65D81/3888)} - B65D 81/051: {using pillow-like elements filled with cushioning material, e.g. elastic foam, fabric} - B65D: CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES ## Abstract A padded mailer includes an outer shipping pocket, having a first opening, and an inner shipping pocket, having a second opening. The inner shipping pocket is disposed within the outer shipping pocket at the first opening. The inner shipping pocket includes a plurality of standoffs disposed away from an outer surface of the inner shipping pocket and towards an inner surface of the outer shipping pocket. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A padded mailer, comprising: an outer shipping pocket, having a first opening; and an inner shipping pocket, having a second opening, wherein the inner shipping pocket is disposed within the outer shipping pocket at the first opening, wherein the inner shipping pocket includes a plurality of standoffs disposed away from an outer surface of the inner shipping pocket and towards an inner surface of the outer shipping pocket, wherein each of the plurality of standoffs comprises an aperture and material deformation beyond the aperture, wherein the outer shipping pocket and the inner shipping pocket are comprised of curbside recyclable paper, wherein the outer shipping pocket is coupled to the inner shipping pocket, wherein the outer shipping pocket and inner shipping pocket are coupled by an adhesive coating, and wherein the adhesive coating is activated by heat. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The padded mailer of claim 1, wherein the adhesive coating is repulpable for purposes of curbside recyclability. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The padded mailer of claim 1, wherein the inner shipping pocket includes an inner surface that is smooth and includes a plurality of holes formed by the plurality of standoffs. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The padded mailer of claim 1, wherein the inner shipping pocket is formed of a single piece of paper having the plurality of standoffs, such that the single piece of paper is folded along a bottom edge and sealed along a left edge and a right edge, and such that the second opening is formed along a top edge. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The padded mailer of claim 1, wherein the outer shipping pocket is formed of a single piece of paper, such that the single piece of paper is folded along a bottom edge and sealed along a left edge and a right edge, and such that the first opening is formed along a top edge. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The padded mailer of claim 1, wherein the plurality of standoffs are disposed along the inner shipping pocket in an array. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The padded mailer of claim 1, wherein the plurality of standoffs are formed by piercing through the inner shipping pocket. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The padded mailer of claim 1, wherein a shipping item is disposed within the inner shipping pocket. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The padded mailer of claim 8, wherein the outer shipping pocket includes a sealable flap, such that the first opening is configured to be sealed close. ### Claim 10 A method of constructing a padded mailer, comprising: receiving a single sheet of paper; punching a plurality of standoffs into the single sheet of paper, wherein each of the plurality of standoffs comprises an aperture and material deformation beyond the aperture; forming an inner shipping pocket with the single sheet of paper; disposing the inner shipping pocket inside of an outer shipping pocket, wherein the plurality of standoffs from the inner shipping pocket are disposed away from an outer surface of the inner shipping pocket and towards an inner surface of the outer shipping pocket; wherein the outer shipping pocket and the inner shipping pocket are comprised of curbside recyclable paper; wherein the outer shipping pocket is coupled to the inner shipping pocket; wherein the outer shipping pocket and inner shipping pocket are coupled by an adhesive coating; and wherein the adhesive coating is activated by heat. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The method of claim 10, further comprising deforming the plurality of standoffs after the plurality of standoffs have been punched. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The method of claim 10, wherein the plurality of standoffs are disposed along the inner shipping pocket in an array. ### Claim 13 (depends on 10) The method of claim 10, wherein the plurality of standoffs are all punched into the single sheet of paper in a first direction. ### Claim 14 (depends on 10) The method of claim 10, wherein the inner shipping pocket is formed of the single sheet of paper, such that the single sheet of paper is folded along a bottom edge and sealed along a left edge and a right edge, and such that an opening is formed along a top edge. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The method of claim 14, further comprising disposing a shipping item within the opening of the inner shipping pocket. ### Claim 16 (depends on 10) The method of claim 10, further comprising coupling the outer shipping pocket to the inner shipping pocket.