Jeffrey M Patterson

US Patent:

48673722, Sep 19, 1989

Filed:

Apr 29, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/187853

Inventors:

Jeffrey Patterson - Ann Arbor MI

International Classification:

B65D 556
B65D 4316

US Classification:

229141

Abstract:

A return mailer blank is provided for packaging a generally flat and/or rectilinear object. The mailer blank includes a flexible padding layer in sealed sandwich relation between opposed mutually matching envelope sheet layers serving as a mailing address layer and a return address layer. The mailer blank has an end-flap pair which foldably comprises a rain-flap pair that serves when folded to provide protection against weathering or moisture in the area adjoining a seal flap. The mailer blank in one embodiment has first and second main panels, each with an end-flap pair which are structured such that when folded one end flap fits into a pocket of the other, e. g. in tongue and groove fashion, to enable securing the ends of the package for forward mailing and return mailing.