Tri-fold protective mailer for stress-sensitive articles
AssigneeButler Business Services, Inc.
InventorsTodd N. Butler, Bryan W. Horn
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Abstract
A tri-fold protective mailer for a stress-sensitive article. The protective mailer comprises a three-section, substantially-rectangular panel having a pocket on one outermost section for securing the stress-sensitive article. When the mailer is folded, the article is captured between the overlapping sections of the panel such that the stress-sensitive article is inaccessible from the exterior of the mailer. The pocket is positioned and configured such that the mailer can be handled by automated handling equipment without a significant risk of damage to the stress-sensitive article.
Claims11
A mailer for mailing a stress-sensitive article comprising:
- a substantially rectangular first panel having a pair of transversely-oriented free ends and a first and a second transverse fold line, the first and second transverse fold lines having a spaced relationship between the pair of free ends and dividing said first panel into a first and a second outer section positioned longitudinally on opposite sides of a middle section when said mailer is in an unfolded state;
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- a second panel attached to the first outer section, said second panel and the first outer section collectively defining a pocket therebetween dimensioned to receive the stress-sensitive article therein, and the pocket having an opening facing the first transverse fold line for insertion and removal of the article, wherein the first outer section is foldable at the first transverse fold line over said middle section sandwiching said second panel therebetween and the second outer section is foldable at the second transverse fold line over the middle section with the first outer section and said second panel located therebetween to define a folded state for securing the stress-sensitive article such that the article is inaccessible from the exterior of said mailer.
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