US20020164088A1 - Multi-functional bag/envelope - Google Patents
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- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- 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
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A multi-functional bag/envelope for carrying and/or mailing an item is provided. The bag/envelope includes a front panel, a back panel, a seal flap and a pair of side flaps that couple the front panel with the back panel. The front panel includes a first weakened portion that is at least partially overlapped with a second weakened portion that is defined in the seal flap. A third weakened portion is defined in the back panel and overlaps with said first and second weakened portions. The weakened portions may be broken to form a handle assembly that is hingedly coupled to the front panel, back panel and the seal flap. Breaking the weakened portions allow a user to carry the bag/envelope. Further, the punch flaps are capable of being resealed to the front panel, back panel and seal flap to hold the item within the bag/envelope during mailing.
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- This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/289,175 filed on May 7, 2001.
- Not Applicable.
- The present invention relates to a multi-functional bag/envelope. More specifically, the present invention relates to a combination bag/envelope that includes a punch flap assembly which reinforces the handle section and is capable of being resealed suitable for mailing.
- It is common to use a bag to transport one or more items to a desired location. For example, after an item is purchased, a customer is usually given a bag to bring an item home from the store. One type of bag provided to the customer typically has a flimsy exterior shell with a handle formed therein. The handle allows a person to easily carry the bag.
- In some instances, such as during the holiday season, an individual may want to send a purchased item to another individual as a gift. In order to send the item through the mail, a separate mailing container is usually needed since the items could break through the exterior shell of the bag or be removed through the open end of the bag during shipment. Therefore, the individual has to take the item out of the shopping bag and place it in some type of mailing envelope, which is normally more rigid than the shopping bag and better able to withstand the repeated handling by the mail carrier without breaking. Also, the envelope is completely sealed so that nothing may be placed into or removed from the envelope.
- The need to use both a shopping bag to carry an item and an envelope to mail the item presents a number of drawbacks and deficiencies. After purchasing an item and placing it in a shopping bag, the individual may have to go to a different store to find an adequately sized envelope to mail the item. Traveling from store to store to find an adequately sized envelope is inconvenient, increases the expense involved, and produces delays from the time the item is purchased to the time it is placed in the mail.
- Certain types of combination bag/envelopes have been developed in an attempt to overcome these drawbacks and deficiencies. For instance, U.S. Pat. No. 4,790,670 to Barbaro includes a bag/envelope having a handle that is formed by completely removing a portion of the front and back panels and the seal flap to create an aperture which enables a user to hold onto the bag/envelope. When a user is holding onto the handle, the front and rear panels have a tendency to spread apart to form an opening exposing the interior of the envelope. The opening formed between the front and rear panels allows for items to be placed into or removed from the interior of the bag. Therefore, the items contained within these types of bags do not adequately conceal the items during mailing.
- Prior art combination bag/envelopes present additional drawbacks and deficiencies. For instance, the complete removal of a portion of the front and back panels and the seal flap to form the handle provides for a weak handle section. Therefore, the handle section in the bag/envelope is subject to ripping away from the front and back panels due to the weight of the contents within the bag/envelope. Further, a user may suffer from a paper cut after the handle is formed in the prior art bag/envelopes, especially when the bag/envelope is formed of a paper material. Specifically, the user may suffer from a paper cut when holding onto the handle due to the user's direct contact with the edge that forms the circumference of the handle.
- Accordingly, there remains a need for a bag/envelope that allows for both the carrying and mailing of an item. In addition, there remains a need for bag/envelope that prevents the removal or addition of items contained within the bag/envelope during mailing. Further, there remains a need for a bag/envelope that provides a more rigid handle that is less likely to be torn away from the bag/envelope. Still further, there remains a need for a bag/envelope that reduces the likelihood of obtaining a paper cut while holding onto the bag/envelope. The present invention fills these needs as well as various other needs.
- In order to overcome the above-stated problems and limitations, and to achieve the noted objects, there is provided a multi-functional bag/envelope that allows for the carrying and/or mailing of an item. In addition, the present invention is capable of preventing items from being added to or removed from the interior of the bag/envelope, provides for a more rigid handle and reduces the likelihood of obtaining a paper cut while holding onto the bag/envelope.
- In general, the bag/envelope includes a front panel, a seal flap and a back panel. A pouch is defined by front and rear panels and includes an opening. The front panel has a first weakened portion formed therein. A seal flap extends from the front panel and is foldable about a fold line from an open position in which opening is accessible to a closed position in which the seal flap blocks the opening and overlies a portion of the back panel. The seal flap and back panel include second and third weakened portions formed therein where at least a portion of each is adapted to overlap the first weakened portion. The first, second and third weakened portions are capable of being selectively broken to form a first punch flap that is hingedly coupled to the front panel, a second punch flap that is hingedly coupled to the seal flap and a third punch flap that is hingedly coupled to the back panel to form a handle assembly.
- A method for manufacturing a combination bag and envelope that is capable of being carried and/or mailed is also provided. The method comprises providing a front panel, forming a first weakened portion in the front panel, providing a back panel coupled to the front panel to form a pouch with an opening, providing a seal flap coupled to the front panel to allow for the opening and closing of the opening, and forming a second weakened portion in the seal flap. Furthermore, a third weakened portion is formed in the back panel. A handle assembly can be selectively formed by breaking first, second and third weakened portions to form a first, second and third punch flap. The first, second and third punch flaps are hingedly coupled to the front panel, seal flap and back panel respectively to permit a user to hold onto the bag/envelope.
- Further objects, features, and advantages of the present invention over the prior art will become apparent from the detailed description of the drawings which follows, when considered with the attached figures.
- In the accompanying drawings which form a part of the specification and are to be read in conjunction therewith and in which like reference numerals are employed to indicate like parts in the various views:
- FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of an envelope of the present invention showing a handle assembly broken away from a seal flap, a front panel and a back panel to form a handle;
- FIG. 2 is a plan view of a blank for the construction of the bag/envelope;
- FIG. 3 is a fragmentary view of the bag/envelope of FIG. 2 showing side flaps that include an adhesive member coupled thereto;
- FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line4-4 of FIG. 1 showing the side flaps coupling the front panel with a back panel;
- FIG. 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line5-5 of FIG. 1 showing the handle assembly broken away from the seal flap, front panel and back panel;
- FIG. 6 is an enlarged fragmentary view of the present invention similar to that shown in FIG. 1, illustrating the seal flap in the opened position, an adhesive assembly being depicted through the aperture in the seal flap, and a receiving member coupled to the back panel;
- FIG. 7 is a rear perspective view of the bag/envelope of FIG. 6 with a portion broken away to show the apertures of the adhesive assembly that is used to releasably couple the seal flap to the back panel, and the punch flap assembly being broken away from the seal flap, the front panel and the back panel to form a handle;
- FIG. 8 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line8-8 of FIG. 7 showing the adhesive member coupling the seal flap to the receiving member positioned on the back panel;
- FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional fragmentary view of an alternative embodiment of a bag/envelope that illustrates a window mounted to the front panel;
- FIG. 10 is a rear perspective view of an alternative envelope of the present invention showing the handle assembly broken away from the seal flap and the front panel to form a handle;
- FIG. 11 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line11-11 of FIG. 10 showing the front and back panels coupled to the side walls;
- FIG. 12 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line12-12 of FIG. 10 showing the front and back panels coupled to a bottom flap; and
- FIG. 13 is a plan view of a blank for the alternative construction of the bag/envelope of the present invention as shown in FIG. 10.
- Referring to the drawings in greater detail, and initially to FIGS. 1 and 2, a combination bag/envelope embodying the principles of this invention is broadly designated in the drawings by
reference numeral 10. Bag/envelope 10 may be formed from a blank or web, and includes front andback panels seal flap 18 extends fromfront panel 12 at afold line 19 and can be selectively coupled to backpanel 14 to close bag/envelope 10.Seal flap 18,front panel 12 and backpanel 14 each include a weakenedportion handle assembly 22 which includes a first, second and third punch flaps 23, 24, 32. Punch flaps 23, 24, 32 are pushed upwardly to rest essentially flush withseal flap 18. The aperture formed after weakenedportions handle assembly 22 which allows the individual to hold bag/envelope 10 to carry various types of items within the bag/envelope 10 from one location to another. Punch flaps 23, 24, 32 may remain flush withseal flap 18, or may be resealed withseal flap 18,front panel 12 and backpanel 14, respectively, along weakenedportions envelope 10. - Front and
back panels envelope 10. It is within the scope of this invention to print various types of designs on the outer surfaces of front andback panels back panels envelope 10 prior to mailing or delivering the item to an individual. - As seen best seen in FIG. 1, bag/
envelope 10 comprises apouch 25 for receiving contents of the envelope, which can be any number of objects, such as sheets of paper, packing lists, greeting cards, or the like. Thepouch 25 is defined by front andback panels back panels lower fold line 27. Foldline 27 forms the bottom edge of bag/envelope 10.Seal flap 18 extends fromfront panel 12 and is adapted to fold from an open position in which an opening 26 (FIG. 5) ofpouch 25 is accessible andback panel 14 is uncovered, to a closed position in whichseal flap 18 blocks theopening 26 of thepouch 25 and overlies a portion of theback panel 14. Side flaps 16 are adapted to be folded inwardly toward thefront panel 12 to complete the formation ofpouch 25. Front andback panels - The bag/
envelope 10 described herein is one of a number of suitable envelopes, as will be appreciated by those skilled in the art. Bag/envelope 10 as depicted can, for example, be formed from a blank as in FIG. 2, which is folded to form the various portions of the envelope which are described herein, or can be formed from a differently shaped blank as in FIG. 13 which will be more fully described below. Any other suitable methods of manufacture may also be used to make envelopes in accordance with this invention. - As best seen in FIG. 2, weakened
portion 21 infront panel 12 is located toward the middle of the top portion offront panel 12 and extends around the curved edges and along the bottom side ofpunch flap 24, which is capable of being partially punched out to form handle assembly 22 (FIG. 1).Punch flap 24 is oval shaped but may also be square, rectangular, circular, or any suitable shape which functions in accordance with this invention.Punch flap 24 is hingedly coupled tofront panel 12 along afold line 28 that enablespunch flap 24 to remain coupled to bag/envelope 10 even after weakenedportion 21 is broken. The weakenedportion 21 is preferably a series of perforations, but it should be understood that any type of means for allowingpunch flap 24 to be broken away fromfront panel 12, while remaining coupled tofront panel 12 alongfold line 28, is within the scope of this invention. Acircular aperture 30 can be formed infront panel 12 betweenfold line 19 and foldline 28. -
Back panel 14 includes anpunch flap 32 sized and positioned to be aligned withpunch flap 24 when front andback panels portion 34 is located generally at the bottom portion ofback panel 14 and extends around the curved edges and along the top side ofpunch flap 32.Punch flap 32 may be oval, square, rectangular, circular, or any suitable shape which functions in accordance with this invention. Punch flaps 23, 24, 32 are generally the same size and positioned so that they are aligned when positioned on top of one another.Punch flap 32 is hingedly coupled to backpanel 14 along afold line 35, whereinpunch flap 32 remains coupled to bag/envelope 10 after weakenedportion 34 has been broken. Weakenedportion 34 is preferably a series of perforations, but it should be understood that any type of means for allowingpunch flap 32 to be broken away fromback panel 14, while remaining coupled thereto alongfold line 35, is within the scope of this invention. In addition,back panel 14 includes acircular aperture 33 positioned betweenpunch flap 32 and the outer edge ofback panel 14.Aperture 33 may be positioned and sized to be aligned withaperture 30. It will be appreciated thatpunch flap 32 need not be included in the present invention. Instead, an aperture would be formed inback panel 14 and at least partially aligned with punch flaps 23, 24. - As best seen in FIG. 2, side flaps16 include upper and
lower pieces Upper pieces 36 are fixedly coupled to the side edges offront panel 12 along afold line 40.Lower pieces 37 are fixedly coupled to the side edges ofback panel 14 along afold line 38. Further,upper pieces 36 are approximately twice as wide aslower side pieces 37 and include afold line 42 that extends along the centerline of the longitudinal axis ofupper pieces 36. An adhesive 44 is fixedly coupled to an outer portion of each ofupper pieces 36 and can extend along the length ofupper pieces 36. It will be appreciated that adhesive 44 may be formed of glue, tape, heat sealant or any combination thereof. In addition, instead of adhesive 44, a mechanical fastener may also be used. -
Seal flap 18 extends from the top edge offront panel 12 atfold line 19.Seal flap 18 is substantially rectangular with two of its comers being slightly angled, although it is understood that it can be of any suitable shape. Weakened portion 20 is located generally in the center ofseal flap 18 and extends around the curved edges and along the top side ofpunch flap 23.Punch flap 23 may be oval, square, rectangular, circular, or any suitable shape which functions in accordance with this invention. Punch flaps 23, 24, 32 are generally the same size and positioned so that they are at least partially aligned when positioned on top of one another. It is understood that punch flaps 23, 24, 32 can be of any suitable shape, as long as at least a portion of each correspond with one another and are able to formhandle assembly 22, as described below.Punch flap 23 is hingedly coupled to sealflap 18 along afold line 50, whereinpunch flap 23 remains coupled to bag/envelope 10 after weakened portion 20 has been broken. Weakened portion 20 is preferably a series of perforations, but it should be understood that any type of means for allowingpunch flap 23 to be broken away fromseal flap 18, while remaining coupled thereto alongfold line 50, is within the scope of this invention. Acircular aperture 52 is formed inflap 18 and is located betweenfold line 50 and foldline 19 and is sized and positioned to correspond withapertures seal flap 18,front panel 12 and backpanel 14 are placed over one another.Apertures envelope 10 on a store display rack. It is understood that these apertures may be any suitable size and shape, and are not limited to the round shape depicted in the drawings. - As best seen in FIGS. 2 and 3, bag/
envelope 10 allows for the selective coupling ofseal flap 18 to backpanel 14. Specifically, anadhesive assembly 54 is fixedly coupled with and extends along the upper edge offlap 18.Adhesive assembly 54 is used to selectively adhereseal flap 18 withback panel 14 to close bag/envelope 10 and prevent the items within bag/envelope 10 from being tampered with or removed therefrom. A removableprotective cover 56 releasably adheres to and covers adhesive 57 to preventflap 18 from sticking toback panel 14 before sealing is desired. Both surfaces ofprotective cover 56 are formed with release-type materials such as silicone or other well known or suitable materials. It will be understood thatadhesive assembly 54 might not be reusable once adhered to and removed fromback panel 14. However, similar to the embodiment depicted in FIGS. 10-13 as will be discussed in more detail below, it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention to provide foradhesive assembly 54 to include resealable or reusable adhesive. - In another embodiment, as best seen in FIGS. 6 and 7, bag/
envelope 10 allows for the closing ofseal flap 18 through the use of a closing mechanism which is a resealable adhesive assembly. Specifically,flap 18 includes a pair ofoval apertures flap 18. Anadhesive member 62 is fixedly coupled to the back side ofseal flap 18 and positioned over each ofapertures adhesive member 62 is exposed throughapertures seal flap 18. Receivingmembers 63 have a non-adhesive surface which is positioned onback panel 14 to correspond with and releasably receiveadhesive member 62. As seen in FIG. 8, receivingmember 63 provides a surface foradhesive member 62 and an adhesive 64 to releasably adhere to backpanel 14 whenseal flap 18 is closed. The surface of receivingmember 63 is formed with release-type materials such as silicone or other well known or suitable materials. Therefore, bag/envelope 10 may be resealed and thus reused untiladhesive member 62 loses its adhesive characteristics. - In the manufacture and assembly of bag/
envelope 10, a blank may be formed to the shape of the envelope depicted in FIG. 2 including front andback panels seal flap 18 . Front andback panels side flaps 16, andseal flap 18 is coupled tofront panel 12. The weakenedportions back panels seal flap 18 of the envelope blank. Further,apertures Adhesive assembly 54 may also be placed onseal flap 18. As best seen in FIGS. 2-4,upper side pieces 36 are folded inwardly alongfold line 40 toward the middle and on top ofback panel 14. The outer portion ofside pieces 36 with adhesive 44 attached thereto is then folded back alongline 42 so that adhesive 44 is facing upward. Next,lower side pieces 37 are folded alongline 38 inwardly toward the middle and on top ofback panel 14. As best seen in FIGS. 2 and 6,back panel 14 is folded inwardly alongfold line 27 and is positioned on top offront panel 12 so that the peripheral edges of punch flaps 24, 32, as well asapertures Adhesive 44 fixedly couples theupper side piece 36 thelower side pieces 37 forming a gusset 66.Adhesive 44 can be of any suitable form, such as glue, tape, mechanical fasteners, heat sealing and the like. Gusset 66 allows for expansion of the bag/envelope if a large object is placed within bag/envelope 10. In addition, bag/envelope 10 provides for additional expansion adjacent to foldline 27, as fold lines 68, 70 allow the bottom portions of front andback panels back panels envelope 10. - In operation, once items have been placed in the assembled bag/
envelope 10,seal flap 18 is folded alongfold line 19 and positioned overback panel 14. In particular, the peripheral edges ofpunch flap 23 match up with the peripheral edges formed bypunch flaps apertures seal flap 18 may remain uncoupled withback panel 14, or in the alternative,adhesive assembly 54 oradhesive member 62 may be used to adhereseal flap 18 to theback panel 14 as illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 8. The determination of whether to coupleseal flap 18 to backpanel 14 depends on factors such as, but not limited to, the type of adhesive that is used and the size, quantity and type of items contained within bag/envelope 10. For example, if the items contained within bag/envelope 10 are very small and likely to escape from bag/envelope 10,seal flap 18 would likely be sealed to keep those items in bag/envelope 10. In addition, if usingresealable adhesive member 62, it might be advantageous to seal bag/envelope 10 to make sure the item stays contained in bag/envelope 10. On the other hand, if adhesive 54 is being used to seal the contents within bag/envelope 10, a user may want to be more selective in making a determination of whether to seal bag/envelope 10 since it may not be able to reseal again. - After
seal flap 18 is folded overback panel 14, weakenedportions seal flap 18,front panel 12 and backpanel 14 may be broken and punch flaps 23, 24, 32 partially punched through, forminghandle assembly 22 as best seen in FIGS. 1, 5 and 7. After being punched through, punch flaps 23, 24, 32 remain coupled tofront panel 12,seal flap 18 and backpanel 14 alongfold lines front panel 12, backpanel 14 andseal flap 18. A user's hand operates to grasp thehandle assembly 22 and push punch flaps 23, 24, 32 flush against the outer portion ofseal flap 18. Specifically, as best seen in FIG. 5, punch flaps 23, 24, 32 are wrapped around theseal flap 18 and operated to draw the upper portions offront panel 12, backpanel 14 andseal flap 18 closer together. Positioningfront panel 12, backpanel 14 andseal flap 18 against each other makes thehandle assembly 22 of bag/envelope 10 thicker, more rigid and less likely to rip in the handle area. In addition,punch flap 24 operates to reduce the possibility of a user obtaining a paper cut when holding onto the handle section of bag/envelope. Whenpunch flap 24 is punched throughfront panel 12, it is wrapped around and positioned flush with the front of bag/envelope 10 againstseal flap 18. The folded or bent portion ofpunch flap 24 covers the potentially sharp edges in the handle portion and strengthens handleassembly 22. Afterhandle assembly 22 is formed, anopening 26 is formed that exposes the contents contained within bag/envelope 10 to the external environment. - To mail the items contained within bag/
envelope 10,adhesive member 62 oradhesive assembly 54 is adhered to backpanel 14 if the user has not already done so. If the user has broken weakenedportions envelope 10 from being removed and prevent additional items from being placed within bag/envelope 10 prior to or after mailing. Specifically, punch flaps 23, 24, 32 are bent back to their original positions, preferably on the same plane asfront panel 12,seal flap 18 and backpanel 14 respectively. Punch flaps 23, 24, 32 can be resealed tofront panel 12,seal flap 18 and backpanel 14 with tape, glue or any other type of material that will allow punch flaps 23, 24, 32 to become integral with or flush withfront panel 12,seal flap 18 and backpanel 14 respectively, as if weakenedportions punch flap envelope 10 may not be easily removed, nor can additional items be added to the bag/envelope 10 without breaking the seal around the peripheral edges of punch flaps 23, 24, 32 oradhesive member 62 oradhesive assembly 54 which couplesseal flap 18 tofront panel 12. The resealing of punch flaps 23, 24, 32 provides for a secure bag/envelope 10 for mailing. Alternatively, if the weakenedportions envelope 10 may be mailed without the need to reseal punch flaps 23, 24, 32 prior to mailing. - Once the bag/
envelope 10 has been sealed, the name and address of the recipient and sender of the bag/envelope 10 may be written on the front orback panel seal flap 18, whichever is desired. Alternatively, as best seen in FIG. 9, the bag/envelope 10 may include awindow feature 74 integral withfront panel 12. A sender may write the name and address of a person on a separate sheet of paper and place it within the bag/envelope 10 before sealingseal flap 18 and punch flaps 23, 24, 32, allowing the address to be seen through awindow feature 74 by the mail carrier or the like. Specifically, thewindow feature 74 is sized slightly larger than anaperture 76 formed infront panel 12. Thewindow feature 74 is positioned on the interior wall offront panel 12 and completely coversaperture 76. Thewindow feature 74 is coupled to the interior portion offront panel 12 by acovering piece 78. - After the mail carrier delivers bag/
envelope 10, the recipient opens bag/envelope 10 by pulling onseal flap 18 and breaking the seal created betweenadhesive member 62 oradhesive assembly 54 and backpanel 14. The contents can then be removed or kept within bag/envelope 10 depending on the recipient's preference. Ifadhesive member 62 and receivingmember 63 were used, the recipient can carry the bag/envelope 10 or reuse it to mail an item back to the sender, or may use it for another purpose, sinceseal flap 18 can be resealed to backpanel 12 to retain contents placed within bag/envelope 10. - As best seen in FIGS. 10 and 13, another embodiment of the present invention includes an open-ended style bag/
envelope 80 formed from a blank or web that includes backpanels front panel 86 by a pair ofside walls 88. Aseal flap 90 extends fromfront panel 86 atfold line 130 and can be selectively coupled to backpanels envelope 80.Seal flap 90 andfront panel 86 include weakenedportions handle assembly 94 that includes first and second punch flaps 95, 96. The aperture formed after weakenedportions seal flap 90 forms handleassembly 94 which allows a user to grasp bag/envelope 80 to carry various types of items within the bag/envelope 80 from one location to another. Just as with bag/envelope 10, handleassembly 94 can be resealed to prevent the items from being removed from, or placed within, the interior of bag/envelope 80. - As best seen in FIG. 13, weakened
portion 93 is located toward the middle of the top portion offront panel 86. Weakenedportion 93 extends around the curved edges and along the bottom edge ofpunch flap 96 to allowpunch flap 96 to be partially punched out when a user wants to createhandle assembly 94 to hold onto bag/envelope 80.Punch flap 96 may alternatively be square, rectangular, circular, or any suitable shape which functions in accordance with this invention.Punch flap 96 is fixedly coupled tofront panel 86 along afold line 102 that allowspunch flap 96 to remain hingedly coupled to bag/envelope 80 even after weakenedportion 93 is broken. Acircular aperture 104 can be formed infront panel 86 and is located abovepunch flap 96 betweenfold line 102 and foldline 130. As described above,aperture 104 can be square, rectangular, oval, or any other suitable shape. -
Bottom flap 106 extends fromfront panel 86 atfold line 108.Bottom flap 106 includes afold line 110 that extends longitudinally betweenfold line 108 and the outer edge offlap 106. Anadhesive assembly 112 is fixedly coupled to and extends along the lower portion ofbottom flap 106.Sidewalls 88 extend fromfront panel 86 at fold lines 114.Side walls 88 include anotherfold line 116 that extends longitudinally between its outer edges. Further,side walls 88 are fixedly coupled tofront panels fold line 118. - As best seen in FIG. 13,
back panels front panel 86. Although it is understood that they can be any size which allows them to be folded in and adhesively secured to form a back panel. Anaperture 120 is formed in the upper left side offront panel 82 and is sized and shaped to match the left portion ofpunch flap 96. A receivingmember 122 can be positioned on the outside ofback panel 82 and to the right ofaperture 120 as shown in hidden line in FIG. 13. A circular or othershaped aperture 124 is formed aboveaperture 120 and sized and positioned to correspond withaperture 104. Similarly, anaperture 126 is formed in the upper right side ofback panel 84 and is sized and shaped to match the right side ofpunch flap 96. A circular or othershaped aperture 127 is formed aboveaperture 126 and sized and positioned to correspond withapertures member 122 can be positioned on the outside ofback panel 84 and to the left ofaperture 126 as seen in hidden lines in FIG. 13. In addition, anadhesive assembly 128 extends along the inside right edge portion ofback panel 84. -
Seal flap 90 extends from the top edge offront panel 86 atfold line 130.Seal flap 90 further includes weakenedportion 92 that is located generally in the center offlap 90. Weakenedportion 92 extends around the curved edges and along the lower edge ofpunch flap 95 and is capable of being partially punched out for use as a handle.Punch flap 95 may alternatively be square, rectangular, circular, or any suitable shape which functions in accordance with this invention, and is generally the same size and shape aspunch flap 96 so that they are aligned, or at least partially aligned, when positioned on top of one another.Punch flap 95 is fixedly coupled to sealflap 90 along afold line 134 that allowspunch flap 95 to remain coupled to bag/envelope 80 even after weakenedportion 92 is broken. In addition, an aperture 136 is formed inseal flap 90 betweenfold line 134 and foldline 130. Aperture 136 may alternatively be square, rectangular, circular, or any suitable shape which functions in accordance with this invention, and is sized and positioned to correspond withapertures seal flap 90 andback panels apertures envelope 80 on a display rack. As best seen in FIGS. 10 and 13, anadhesive assembly 138 is positioned over eachaperture 140 on both sides ofpunch flap 95.Adhesive assembly 138 andaperture 140 are each aligned with a corresponding receivingmember 122 whenseal flap 90 is coupled to backpanels - In the manufacture and assembly of bag/
envelope 80, the blank may be formed to the shape of the envelope depicted in FIG. 13. The weakenedportions front panel 86 andseal flap 90 of envelope blank. Further,apertures back panels envelope 80, andapertures Adhesive assembly 112 is placed onbottom flap 106, andadhesive assembly 128 is placed onback panel 84. Further,adhesive assembly 138 may be placed overapertures 140 and receivingmembers 122 onback panels side walls 88 are folded inwardly alongline 114 and then outwardly alongline 116 forming agusset 142 to allow for the expansion ofside walls 88. As best seen in FIGS. 10 and 11, backpanel 82 is folded inwardly alongline 118 and on top offront panel 86. Then backpanel 84 is folded inwardly alongline 118 and on top offront panel 86, partially overlapping backpanel 82.Adhesive assembly 128 fixedly coupled backpanels bottom flap 106 is folded inwardly alonglines back panels Adhesive assembly 112 fixedly couplesbottom flap 106 with the bottom edges ofback panels back panel 84 may be folded overfront panel 86, followed byback panel 82 being folded overfront panel 86, partially overlapping backpanel 84, in assembling bag/envelope 80. If this alternative construction is implemented,adhesive assembly 128 should be coupled toback panel 82 instead ofback panel 84. - Even though bag/
envelopes seal flap 90 is used to selectively seal the contents withinenvelope 80 in the same manner as in the preferred embodiment. Similarly, the use ofadhesive assemblies 138 and receivingmembers 122 allow for the reuse of bag/envelope 80 after it has been sealed. Further, the operation of punching punch flaps 95, 96 throughseal flap 90 andfront panel 86 to formhandle assembly 94 is similar to that function in the preferred embodiment. In particular, handleassembly 94 operates to reinforce and strengthen thehandle assembly 94 and prevent injury to the user when handling bag/envelope 80. In addition, punch flaps 95, 96 may be resealed to sealflap 90 andfront panel 86 respectively to prevent items from being added to, or removed from, the bag/envelope 80 prior to or during mailing. - Therefore, it can be seen that the invention is one that is designed to overcome the drawbacks and deficiencies existing in the prior art. The invention provides a multi-functional structure that can be used either as a bag to carry items to a different location or an envelope to send items through the mail. Specifically, the present invention provides a combination bag/envelope that allows for partially punching out punch flaps to allow for easy and comfortable carrying. In addition, the present invention provides for a handle assembly which strengthens the bag/envelope. The present invention also provides for punch flaps that reduce the chance a user will obtain a paper cut when holding onto the bag/envelope. Further, the present invention provides for a more secure bag/envelope construction since punch flaps may be resealed before mailing so that items may not be easily removed from, or placed within, the interior of bag/envelope. Still further, the present invention provides for various types of prints to be placed on the outer surface of the bag/envelope in celebration of different events throughout the year to eliminate the need to gift wrap the item contained within the bag/envelope.
- While particular embodiments of the invention have been shown, it will be understood, of course, that the invention is not limited thereto, since modifications may be made by those skilled in the art, particularly in light of the foregoing teachings. Reasonable variation and modification are possible within the scope of the foregoing disclosure of the invention without departing from the spirit of the invention.
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1. A multi-functional bag/envelope for carrying and/or mailing an item, said bag/envelope comprising:
a pouch defined by front and back panels, said pouch including an opening, and said front panel having a first weakened portion defined therein; and
a seal flap extending from the front panel, said seal flap being foldable about a fold line from an open position in which opening is accessible and to a closed position in which said seal flap blocks said opening and overlies a portion of said back panel, and said seal flap including a second weakened portion defined therein where at least a portion of said second weakened portion overlaps said first weakened portion,
wherein said first and second weakened portions are capable of being selectively broken to form a first punch flap that is hingedly coupled to said front panel and a second punch flap that is hingedly coupled to said seal flap to form a handle assembly.
2. The bag/envelope as recited in claim 1 , wherein said first punch flap is capable of being resealed to said front panel, and wherein said second punch flap is capable of being resealed to said seal flap.
3. The bag/envelope as recited in claim 1 , wherein said back panel includes an aperture that is adapted to be at least partially aligned with said first and second weakened portions.
4. The bag/envelope as recited in claim 1 , wherein said back panel has a third weakened portion defined therein, wherein a third punch flap is formed when said third weakened portion is broken.
5. The bag/envelope as recited in claim 4 , wherein said third punch flap is capable of being resealed to said back panel.
6. The bag/envelope as recited in claim 4 , wherein said third weakened portion is perforations.
7. The bag/envelope as recited in claim 1 , further comprising side flaps coupling said front and back panel.
8. The bag/envelope as recited in claim 7 , wherein said side flaps are gusseted.
9. The bag/envelope as recited in claim 7 , wherein said side flaps include upper and lower pieces that are coupled to one another by an adhesive.
10. The bag/envelope as recited in claim 1 , wherein said seal flap is removably coupled with said back panel.
11. The bag/envelope as recited in claim 1 , wherein said first and second weakened portions are perforations.
12. The bag/envelope as recited in claim 1 , wherein said seal flap includes at least one aperture covered by an adhesive assembly.
13. The bag/envelope as recited in claim 12 , further comprising a receiving member coupled to said back panel and positioned to accept said adhesive assembly when said seal flap is in a closed position.
14. A multi-functional bag/envelope for carrying and/or mailing an item, said bag/envelope comprising:
a front panel having a first weakened portion defined therein;
a seal flap coupled with said front panel, said seal flap having a second weakened portion defined therein that is adapted to be aligned with said first weakened portion;
a back panel coupled to said front panel,
wherein said first and second weakened portions are capable of being broken to form a first punch flap that is hingedly coupled to said front panel and a second punch flap that is hingedly coupled to said seal flap to form a handle, and wherein said first punch flap is capable of being resealed to said front panel and said second punch flap is capable of being resealed to said seal flap to hold the item within the bag/envelope during mailing.
15. The bag/envelope as recited in claim 14 , wherein said back panel comprises an aperture aligned with said first and second weakened portions.
16. The bag/envelope as recited in claim 14 , wherein said back panel has a third weakened portion defined therein, wherein a third punch flap is formed when said third weakened portion is broken.
17. The bag/envelope as recited in claim 16 , wherein said third punch flap is capable of being resealed to said back panel.
18. The bag/envelope as recited in claim 16 , wherein said third weakened portion is perforations.
19. The bag/envelope as recited in claim 14 , further comprising a pair of side flaps coupling said front panel with said back panel.
20. A combination bag/envelope used to carry and/or mail an item that is placed therein, said bag/envelope comprising:
a front panel;
a first punch flap;
means for hingedly coupling said first punch flap with said front panel;
a back panel coupled with said front panel;
a seal flap coupled with said front panel;
a second punch flap;
means for hingedly coupling said second punch flap with said seal flap, said second punch flap at least partially aligned with said first punch flap so that the bag/envelope may be carried; and
means for resealing said first and second punch flaps to said front panel and said seal flap so that the bag/envelope may be mailed.
21. The bag/envelope as recited in claim 20 , further comprising means for removably coupling said seal flap with said front panel.
22. The bag/envelope as recited in claim 20 , further comprising:
a third punch flap; and
means for hingedly coupling said third punch flap with said back panel, said third punch flap at least partially aligned with said first and second punch flaps.
23. The bag/envelope as recited in claim 22 , further comprising means for resealing said third punch flap to said back panel.
24. A method for manufacturing a combination bag and envelope that is capable of being carried and/or mailed, said method comprising:
providing a front panel;
defining a first weakened portion in said front panel;
providing a back panel coupled to said front panel to form a pouch with an opening;
providing a seal flap coupled to said front panel to allow for the opening and closing of the opening;
defining a second weakened portion in said seal flap; and
wherein a handle assembly is selectively formed by breaking first and second weakened portions to form a first punch flap and a second punch flap, said first and second punch flaps being hingedly coupled to said front panel and said seal flap to permit a user to hold onto the bag/envelope during transport.
25. The method as recited in claim 24 , further comprising:
resealing said first punch flap to said front panel; and
resealing said second punch flap to said seal flap to hold the items contained within the bag/envelope during mailing.
26. The method as recited in claim 24 , further comprising:
providing a pair of side flaps; and
coupling said front panel and said back panel with said side flaps.
27. The method as recited in claim 24 , further comprising:
removably adhering said seal flap to said front panel.
28. The method as recited in claim 24 , wherein a third weakened portion is defined in said back panel, wherein said third weakened portion may be selectively broken to form a third punch flap.
29. The method as recited in claim 28 , wherein said third punch flap is hingedly coupled to said back panel.
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