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...that the x-ray was discovered purely by accident? When German physicist Wilhelm Konrad von Roentgen was experimenting with cathode rays in 1895, he put an activated Crookes tube in a book and went out to lunch. When he returned, he discovered that a key that had also been placed in the book showed up as an image on the developed film!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7334719 | Banking envelope and method of use A banking envelope is made from a blank of material such as paper. The blank has a rectangular back panel, a front panel, a side flap opposite the front panel, and opposing end flaps. The assembled envelope has advertising material printed on the visible surfaces th... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7275678 | Printable envelope with removable business card for compact discs A printable sheet including one or more envelope assemblies formed thereon, each having a central body panel, an end flap, a pair of opposing top and bottom panels, a business card removably attached and incorporated into the bottom panel, and a retaining flap. The ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7219828 | Cross folded, pressure sealed multi-page paper assembly and methods of making same A cost effective, pressure-sealed, multi-page paper assembly is configured as a mailer-type of assembly for use as a business form, direct mail piece or other document to distribute information to end-users. The multi-page paper assembly is formed from a single ply ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7213844 | Envelope with integrated tracking labels An envelope with integrated tracking labels for forwarding on important documents where proof of delivery and reception is required is described herein. The envelope has a securing flap which is provided with a receipt tear panel formed in a free end section of the ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7147151 | Foldable transaction card systems Transaction cards having one or more folds therein to provide compact and easily stored transaction cards are provided. Moreover, foldable transaction cards are provided having one or more holes or apertures therein for holding key chains, or other devices for attac... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7137533 | Beverage dispensing system A beverage dispensing system provides for the secure, and aesthetically appealing, dispensing of beverages from beverage filled containers. The beverage dispensing system includes a housing adapted to receive a beverage filled container, a retractable stand for rais... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7127844 | Reminder display envelope A reminder card having a printed message is printed directly on the mailing envelope on the rear lower portion of the envelope and is perforated for easy removal. The reminder card is slipped into a window pocket on the front face of the envelope to display the remi... | 10/31/2006 |
| 6995853 | Method and system for modifying print stream data to allow printing over a single I/O port The invention is a method and system of modifying print stream data. The method begins by sending a print stream from an application through a graphical device interface to a print spooler. A print stream monitor determines whether or not the print stream comprises ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6978562 | Greeting card A greeting card made of a single sheet of material and adapted for holding a substantially flat object, comprises at least two sections separated by a single folding line, a first of the two sections having a smaller dimension than the second section in the directio... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6953207 | Sequentially placed shipping and packing label system A system for providing a shipping label and a packing list on a container is provided which enables rapid and automated sequential application of a packing list and a shipping label to the container. The shipping label is configured complemental to the packing list ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6948742 | Promotional form with detachable element A promotional form is provided which includes a detachable element received within the surrounding margin of a base sheet, the base sheet being folded and sealed around one side of the detachable element to initially conceal a message, question or other indicia hidd... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6948867 | Creating and applying a pictorial cancellation mark A method is disclosed for creating a pictorial cancellation mark that may be applied to a mailpiece. The pictorial cancellation originates as a digital image that is then printed through a printer on the mailpiece, such as by application to the postal indicia on the... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6945565 | Post card with foldable flap on multi-label mailing form for non-impact printer A form assembly formed by front and back plies for creating a postcard having printing on both faces from a single pass through a non-impact printing device. ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6877899 | Coupon bag with detachable portion and methods of making same A plastic bag with a removable coupon section and a method for forming plastic bags with removable coupon sections is presented. The bag comprises a bag portion and a coupon portion. The coupon portion comprises two flaps. Each flap representing at least one coupon.... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6723408 | Resealable envelope A resealable envelope comprising a flexible plastic back sheet, a backing adhesive applied on a back surface of the flexible plastic back sheet to attach the envelope to a package, a flexible plastic front sheet attached to the back sheet at their respective side ed... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6626755 | Laserable fold over carbonless form A carbonless form is provided that may be folded selectively into a duplicating state or a non-duplicating state. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a carbonless form is provided comprising a form sheet, a transverse fold line, an... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6619843 | Bank deposit plastic bag A bank deposit plastic bag made with two separable compartments, one for checks identifying the depositor, and the other for cash using as an insert a depositor-identifying flap, in the manufacture of which different heat seals, strategically located line... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6601755 | Envelope with resealable flap A pouch envelope of otherwise conventional type includes a supplemental flap. In one embodiment, the supplemental flap is secured to the address side of the envelope by an adhesive. In another embodiment, the supplemental flap comprises an extension of th... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6557748 | Reverse eccentric double parallel pressure seal business form A mailer type business form, including: first, second, third and fourth panels defining a sheet prior to folding the form, the first, second and third panels being substantially the same size and shape and being interconnected at first and second panel fo... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6520542 | Promotional two-piece in one postcard housing an integral coupon card A promotional mailer in the form of a two-piece in one post card housing an integral coupon card is disclosed. A redemption card is created and defined within the promotional mailer by score lines intermittently cut through a top layer, base layer and pla... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6505859 | Poly-material envelope organizer for receipts, coupons, and/or package (recyclable) for flat products My invention is a portfolio to contain small papers in an orderly fashion with index tab dividers that enables categorical filing of coupons and receipts or any other small paper documents. The invention is constructed of polypropylene material and is gen... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6493970 | Social expression card with detachable gift portion A social expression card with a detachable gift portion includes a first panel and a second panel connected by a fold line to the first panel. The second panel is foldable over said first panel to form a card. A third panel, which includes a detachable gi... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6382676 | Hang tab with detachable coupon portion A hang tab that is used to suspend an article and display a removable coupon is provided in the form of a uniformly thin flat sheet of synthetic resin material having a coupon section integrally formed with the flat sheet with tearable perforated portions... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6361077 | Label and/or form for special service mailing and a method of assembling a mailpiece requiring special mailing services A label/form is provided for effecting delivery of a mailpiece by a special service. The label/form contains detachable parts for subsequent attachment to a return postcard and/or a mailpiece to effect delivery of the mailpiece by the special service. Fur... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6352198 | Envelope having non-adhesive applied label A versatile envelope assembly that can be printed upon either before or after the resulting envelope is assembled. The resulting envelope can be used to store a wide variety of items, including compact discs and digital video discs, and can also provide a... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6322106 | Business form or mailer with carbonless imaging A business form or mailer intermediate providing fold-over carbonless imaging is provided. The form or mailer includes separate CB and CF coating portions on a single sheet. When the form or mailer is folded about a fold line, the CB portion comes in cont... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6283362 | Composite form structure A composite letterhead/envelope form is provided which can be fed through a printer for imaging both the letterhead and the envelope in one pass. The form includes a letterhead of substantially a standard size which is releasably attached to a flap of a s... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6276601 | Combined letter and envelope for dual orientation printing A first embodiment of combined letter and envelope includes a single piece of paper divided into halves by a crease. A front half has two regions divided by a first perforation extending through both the front half and the back half of the paper. The rear... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6237844 | Inside bangtail envelope The envelope of the present invention is prepared from a single blank of material to include a detachable inside bangtail flap, and a full access rear opening which exposes and automatically elevates the bangtail flap for easy removal when the envelope is... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6223977 | Easy open envelope The envelope of the present invention is prepared from a single blank of material to include easy opening means and security features for tamper evident delivery of credit cards, debit cards and other sensitive material. The envelope structure includes a ... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6213642 | Paper bag with tear strip having indicia A paper bag formed from a unitary blank and having a longitudinal seam running along its length. The seam is of a double layer of paper and has two spaced and parallel adhesive areas joining the two layers. A pair of parallel perforated lines border respe... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6196447 | Envelope with outside coupon flap An envelope for first mailing having a closure flap and an outside bangtail flap which includes a detachable coupon portion. The bangtail flap is larger than the closure flap, is foldably attached to the rear panel of the envelope, and is adhered exterior... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6139184 | Security storage container A containment device is provided including a pair of flexible sheets each having a substantially rectangular configuration with a periphery having a top edge, a bottom edge and a pair of side edges. The top edges and the side edges of the sheets are coupl... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6139067 | Detachable stamp and envelope An envelope has one wall with a stamp integrated in the wall. The wall has a zone of least resistance which surrounds the stamp for removing the stamp from the wall. The stamp has a first, inner face with adhesive and/or graphic signs. In another embodime... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6123361 | Promotional article A promotional mailing in the form of an envelope having an insert with a promotional message and a simulated reward item, i.e., an item which substantially simulates in shape, size and coloration an actual item having a recognizable, tenderable value, suc... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6076072 | Method and apparatus for preparing client communications involving financial products and services A method and apparatus are provided for automatically preparing a client communication pertaining to a financial product for a client, wherein the client communication is for combined use with a corresponding host vehicle. The method comprises providing a... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6062465 | Envelope An envelope for holding contents and receiving a date-indicating means having a plurality of panels connected together to form at least one pocket. The envelope has a closure flap moveable between an open position that allows the contents to be placed wit... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6027014 | Single sheet mailer with return envelope A mailer with a return envelope includes a base substrate having a first region and a second region, a first perforated portion extending transversely across the base substrate separating the first region and the second region, an adhesive material dispos... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6016907 | Cover or insert for a periodical Described is a cover or insert for a periodical, having a back portion and a front portion which are connected together along a bending fold line. The front portion has a compartment for a CD-ROM. The CD-ROM compartment is integrated into the front portio... | 01/25/2000 |
| 5967403 | Remailable envelope and method for making a remailable envelope from a single blank A remailable envelope is formed from a single paper blank. The paper blank is first cut to yield a cut blank with an upper portion shaped as an originating legal sized envelope blank with a first back panel and a first front panel with a pair of side flap... | 10/19/1999 |
