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Class 229/309 - Envelope includes a separate tearing element which is gripped and pulled to open the envelope


Subclass of Class 229 - Envelopes, wrappers, and paperboard boxes
Definition: Subject matter wherein the opening means includes a member
No. of patents: 17
Last issue date: 01/01/2008


NumberTitleIssue Date
7314312Sample bag closure device
A closure device for packages having at least one self-adhesive closure element is disclosed. It comprises a self-adhesive glue layer (L1, L2) on the closure element, arranged for closing of the package. A release layer (F1, F2
01/01/2008
6957766Envelope with enhanced opening capabilities and method therefor
A method and apparatus for an envelope that includes a first portion of material, forming a first surface, a second portion of material, forming a second surface, the second portion being connected to the first portion at selected regions and a third portion of mate...
10/25/2005
6955466Sample bag closure device
A closure device for packages having at least one self-adhesive closure element is disclosed. It comprises a self-adhesive glue layer (L1, L2) on the closure element, arranged for closing of the package. A release layer (F1, F2) covers th...
10/18/2005
6951301Combination closure and tear tape, packaging materials containing it, and method of using it to seal and later open packages
A combination closure tape and tear strip, an object comprising the combination closure tape and tear strip, and a method of sealing and later opening said object utilizing the combination closure tape and tear strip are disclosed. ...
10/04/2005
6491213Easy open envelope
An envelope comprising a tear strip that functions as an efficient opening means for access to the envelope contents....
12/10/2002
6354739Tear control closing tape and container with tear control closing tape
A tape for use in closing a container having opposing ends includes a base layer and a tearable tape strip. The base layer includes a tear resistant backing having a first side and a second side, and an adhesive coated on at least part of the first side o...
03/12/2002
6228450Label for re-closable packaging
A label (6) for re-closable packages (1) has an application side (8) on which a layer of self-adhesive glue (20) is spread for application to a surface (7) of a re-closable package (1) to achieve a predetermined adhesive strength. The application side (8)...
05/08/2001
6129269Easy-opening reusable envelopes
A two-panel easy-opening reusable envelope for use in an outward journey from a sender to a receiver followed by a return journey from the receiver to the sender or some other person includes a first panel, a second panel, and a reuse flap, the reuse flap...
10/10/2000
5904290Easy-to-open recyclable envelope
The present invention has a good method of opening envelope and primarily having to provide a better ease of opening method. Its structure is distinctively different from the traditional envelopes or tears open envelopes with characteristics a line of per...
05/18/1999
5893514Blank for a container, and a container having a closing and opening system
A blank for a container and the container afford a structure wherein the adhesive closure for the container also forms a tear strip to allow easy opening of the envelope once it is sealed....
04/13/1999
5799865Flap closure and opening means for envelopes
The present invention relates to a paperboard envelope which utilizes a single strip of tear tape having adhesive applied to both sides for sealing and opening. The envelope structure includes starter elements in both the sealing flap and the panel to whi...
09/01/1998
5683029Combination sealing and opening strip for packages
A combination sealing and opening strip for various types of packages comprises a three-layer laminate strip having a centrally-located, high strength membrane with pressure-sensitive adhesive on both sides of the membrane. The membrane comprises a materi...
11/04/1997
5662420Cushioned macerated paper dispatch package
Flattened, padded, envelopes for dispatch packages, comprising a rectangular inner paper liner and a rectangular outer paper sheet and a rectangular thin layer of macerated paper positioned therebetween. The rectangular, macerated paper layer is of such a...
09/02/1997
5307988Soft pack for paper tissues
A soft pack for paper tissues is disclosed. Soft packs for paper tissues which have a reclosable tear-open flap (21) are often provided with large-surfaced wide adhesive labels (24) to ensure a better stability. These adhesive labels are made by punching ...
05/03/1994
5213258Resealable, returnable envelope
A reusable, returnable envelope is disclosed, which has a removable front cover sheet and a resealable closure flap. A primary envelope body has a front wall, a back wall, and a sealable closure flap. A tear-away front cover sheet is secured over the face...
05/25/1993
5035329Tear strip opening device
A tear strip opening device disposed on a sealing portion of a container which comprises a non-tearable plastic strip or ridge positioned on the inside thereof along a perforated punch line and a non-tearable material e.g. a small plastic band disposed ou...
07/30/1991
4781296Method affording an easy opening device for nonwoven thermoplastic fiber envelopes
A method of forming one or more score lines or bands of weakness in a web formed of nonwoven thermoplastic fibers requires the application of sufficient energy such as ultrasonic energy to narrow bands of the web to change the fibers to a film. An envelop...
11/01/1988
 
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