Reusable envelopes

Abstract

To provide a reusable envelope which enables a sent or received envelope to be transformed into a return envelope with a single touch and reused. [Solution] When sending or receiving an envelope 100, the address card front 300, on which the recipient's name 301 and sender's name 302 are written on the envelope front 100, is used to enclose the item to be sent, and the envelope is sealed with the upper adhesive part 201 and lower adhesive part 202 of the envelope back 200, a postage sticker (or stamp) is affixed, and the envelope is dropped in a mailbox to complete the sending or receiving process. When replying, if a postage sticker (or stamp) is affixed on the envelope front 100 that has been sent or received, the postage sticker is peeled off or a new postage sticker is affixed thereon, the enclosed address card is turned over, and the address card back 400 is used to enclose the item to be replied to, and the envelope is sealed with the upper adhesive part 201 and lower adhesive part 202 of the envelope back 200, a postage sticker (or stamp) is affixed, and the envelope is dropped in a mailbox to complete the reply.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] This invention relates to an envelope that can be used repeatedly for sending or replying to correspondence. [Background technology]

[0002] In the past, once an envelope was mailed to a designated recipient, it could not be reused except in a special way. Therefore, if there was a document that required a reply, a separate envelope was prepared, the return address was written on it, a stamp was affixed, the envelope was folded so that it would fit in the envelope, and the return envelope was sent together with the document to be returned.

[0003] However, enclosing a separate envelope is expensive. Also, using two envelopes may contribute to global warming. Therefore, various types of envelopes have been devised that reuse one envelope for both sending and receiving mail. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 6-27576 [Patent Document 2] Utility Model Registration No. 3040643 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 11-147540 [Patent Document 4] JP 2001-247130 A [Patent Document 5] JP 2011-173617 A [Patent Document 6] Utility Model Registration No. 3125718 [Patent Document 7] Definition of Terms in Utility Model Registration No. 3227477

[0005] The recipient window is a window for checking the recipient from outside the envelope, and for checking that the recipient's postal code, address, affiliation, name, etc. are correct.

[0006] The sender window is a window that allows you to check the sender from outside the envelope and to check that the sender's postal code, address, affiliation, name, etc. are correct.

[0007] A destination card is one on which the recipient's name (postal code, address, affiliation, name, etc.) is written on the top of the front side, and the sender's name (postal code, address, affiliation, name, etc.) is written on the bottom. On the back side, the recipient's name (postal code, address, affiliation, name, etc.) who is the person to whom a reply is to be sent is written on the top, and the sender's name (postal code, address, affiliation, name, etc.) who is the person to whom the reply is to be sent is written on the bottom. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008] Thus, all of the conventionally known return envelopes have a short lifespan and are prone to becoming soiled or damaged, making them difficult to reuse, and they also suffer from loss of functionality, which poses a serious problem in terms of usability. To provide a reusable envelope which can be transformed into an ordinary outgoing mail envelope or a return envelope by using the front and back of an address card with an inexpensive and simple structure without any extra work, and can be reused repeatedly. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The present invention is an excellent reusable envelope that meets the above-mentioned requirements, and its technical features are as follows (1) to (2). (1) There are two ways to use it for sending and receiving mail. The first way is to place the address card on top of the envelope, with the documents and items you wish to send underneath, and then place them in an envelope. Check the recipient name in the recipient window on the front of the envelope, check the sender name in the sender window, and if there are no mistakes in the recipient or sender, seal the envelope above and below the sticky part on the back of the envelope. Then you can send and receive mail. The second method is when the recipient and sender are already prepared for the item to be enclosed, and the prepared item (for example, a shipping guide) is placed at the top, and the documents and items are arranged underneath it, and the recipient name is checked in the recipient window on the front of the envelope, and the sender name is checked in the sender window, and if there are no mistakes in the recipient or sender, the envelope is sealed above and below the sticky part on the back of the envelope. Then it is sent and received. (2) To reply, open the envelope that was sent or received, remove any enclosed items, and reuse the envelope. There are two ways to use it as a reply. The first method is to open the adhesive above and below the back of the sent or received envelope, remove any documents or items that were enclosed, turn the enclosed address card over (reversing the recipient and sender) so that it is on top, and enclose it together with the items you are replying to, check the recipient name in the recipient window on the front of the envelope, and check the sender name in the sender window. If there are no mistakes in the recipient or sender, seal the envelope above and below the adhesive on the back of the envelope. Then you can send your reply. The second method is when you have prepared something to be enclosed (such as a shipping guide) with the recipient and sender listed in advance, place the prepared thing to be enclosed at the top, arrange the documents and items underneath it, and insert it. Check the recipient name in the recipient window on the front of the envelope, check the sender name in the sender window, and if there are no mistakes in the recipient and sender, seal the envelope above and below the sticky part on the back. Then you can send the reply. Effect of the Invention

[0010] The reusable envelope of the present invention is an inexpensive and simple structure that does not require any extra work, and can be transformed into a normal outgoing envelope or a return envelope by using an address card, making it possible to reuse it repeatedly. In other words, this invention allows you to send a reply to the recipient who wishes to receive a reply simply by turning over the address card that has been sent and received in one envelope and replacing it. While address labels are used only once, address cards can be used multiple times, which reduces costs. Also, when using it for regular mailing, simply insert the appropriate address card and mail can be sent. Because it is an envelope that can be used repeatedly, costs can be significantly reduced. It also reduces the waste of resources and contributes to the prevention of global warming. For this reason, for example, when returning an envelope, there is no need to peel off or cut off the address sticker on the front side. There is also no need to unfold the envelope and then cut and glue it along the outline of the unfolded view. There is also no need to unfold the envelope once, turn it inside out, fold it, and glue it. There is also no need to place a transparent bag inside the envelope, making this a highly convenient envelope with many other conveniences. In addition, it is convenient to put a stamp sticker on each mail and drop it in the post every time you mail it. Furthermore, the envelope of this invention is not limited to return mail, but if you create an address card of your choice as described above, it can be reused as a regular mailing envelope to any recipient, so the range of uses is immeasurable. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the front, horizontal layout of an envelope according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a horizontal layout diagram of the back of an envelope showing the first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a horizontal layout explanatory diagram of the destination card front showing the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a horizontal layout explanatory diagram of the back of a destination card showing the first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 5] FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of the front, vertical layout of an envelope according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a vertical layout of the back of an envelope showing the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a vertical layout of an address card table showing a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8]FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of the vertical layout of the back of a destination card showing the second embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0012] EXAMPLES

[0013] An embodiment of an envelope 100 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. When sending or receiving mail using the envelope 100 of this invention, the front side of the address card 300, which lists the recipient name 301 and sender name 302, is placed at the top of the envelope 100, and the documents and items to be sent or received are placed underneath it and enclosed in the envelope 100, and the recipient name is checked in the recipient window 101 and the sender name in the sender window 102. If there are no mistakes in the recipient name and sender name, the envelope is sealed with the upper adhesive part 201 and the lower adhesive part 202 on the back side 200 of the envelope. This completes the preparation for sending or receiving mail, and all that remains to be done is to affix a postage sticker (or a stamp) and drop the envelope in a mailbox to send or receive mail. When using the envelope 100 of the present invention to send a reply, the stamp sticker (or postage stamp) attached to the surface of the envelope 100 that was sent or received is peeled off, or a new stamp sticker (or postage stamp) is attached on top of the stamp sticker (or postage stamp), the enclosed address card 300 is turned over so that the front of the address card 400 is on top, and the reply document or other items are arranged underneath it and enclosed in the envelope 100, and the recipient name is confirmed through the recipient window 101 and the sender name is confirmed through the sender window 102. If there are no mistakes in the recipient name and sender name, the envelope is sealed with the adhesive upper part 201 and the adhesive lower part 202 on the back surface 200 of the envelope. This completes the preparation for the reply, and all that remains is to post the reply in a mailbox. EXAMPLES

[0014] An embodiment of an envelope 500 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. When sending or receiving mail using the envelope 500 of the present invention, the front side of the address card 700, which lists the recipient name 701 and sender name 702, is placed at the top of the envelope 500, and the documents and items to be sent or received are placed underneath it and enclosed in the envelope 100, and the recipient name is confirmed in the recipient window 501 and the sender name in the sender window 502. If there are no mistakes in the recipient name and sender name, the envelope is sealed at the top adhesive part 601 and bottom adhesive part 602 on the back side 600 of the envelope. This completes the preparation for sending or receiving mail, and all that remains to be done is to affix a postage sticker (or a stamp) and drop the mail in a mailbox to send or receive mail. When using the envelope 500 of the present invention to send a reply, the stamp sticker (or postage stamp) attached to the surface of the envelope 500 that was sent or received is peeled off, or a new stamp sticker (or postage stamp) is attached on top of the stamp sticker (or postage stamp), the enclosed address card 700 is turned over so that the address card 800 is on top, and the reply document or item is placed underneath it, and then the envelope 500 is sealed. The recipient name is confirmed through the recipient window 501, and the sender name is confirmed through the sender window 502. If there are no mistakes in the recipient name and sender name, the envelope is sealed with the adhesive upper part 601 and the adhesive lower part 602 on the back side 600 of the envelope. This completes the preparation for the reply, and the reply can be sent by dropping it in a mailbox. EXAMPLES

[0015] An embodiment of an envelope 100 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. When sending or receiving mail using the envelope 100 of the present invention, if a document or object with the recipient's name and sender's name written on the front of the envelope 100 is prepared, the side with the recipient's name and sender's name written on it is inserted as the front, and the recipient's name is confirmed in the recipient window 101, and the sender's name is confirmed in the sender window 102. If there are no mistakes in the recipient's name and sender's name, the envelope is sealed at the upper adhesive part 201 and the lower adhesive part 202 on the back side 200 of the envelope. This completes the preparation for sending or receiving mail, and all that remains to be done is to affix a postage sticker (or postage stamp) and drop the envelope in a mailbox to send or receive mail. When using the envelope 100 of the present invention to send a reply, the stamp sticker (or postage stamp) affixed to the front of the envelope 100 that was sent or received is peeled off, or a new stamp sticker (or postage stamp) is affixed over the stamp sticker (or postage stamp), and if a document or object with the recipient's name and sender's name written on it is prepared, the side with the recipient's name and sender's name written on it is sealed as the front, and the recipient's name is confirmed in the recipient window 101, and the sender's name is confirmed in the sender window 102. If there are no mistakes in the recipient's name and sender's name, the envelope is sealed with the upper adhesive part 201 and the lower adhesive part 202 on the back side 200 of the envelope. This completes the preparation for the reply, and all that remains is to post the reply in a mailbox. EXAMPLES

[0016] An embodiment of an envelope 500 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. When using the envelope 500 of the present invention to send or receive mail, if a document or object with the recipient and sender names written on the front of the envelope 500 is prepared, the side with the recipient and sender names written on it is inserted as the front, and the recipient name is confirmed in the recipient window 501, and the sender name is confirmed in the sender window 502. If there are no mistakes in the recipient and sender names, the envelope is sealed at the upper adhesive part 601 and the lower adhesive part 602 on the back side 600 of the envelope. This completes the preparation for sending or receiving mail, and all that remains to be done is to affix a postage sticker (or a stamp) and drop the envelope in a mailbox to send or receive mail. When using the envelope 500 of the present invention to send a reply, the stamp sticker (or postage stamp) attached to the front of the envelope 500 that was sent or received is peeled off, or a new stamp sticker (or postage stamp) is affixed on top of the stamp sticker (or postage stamp), and if a document or object with the recipient's name and sender's name written on it is prepared, the side with the recipient's name and sender's name written on it is sealed as the front, and the recipient's name is confirmed in the recipient window 501, and the sender's name is confirmed in the sender window 502. If there are no mistakes in the recipient's name and sender's name, the envelope is sealed with the adhesive upper part 601 and the adhesive lower part 602 on the back side 600 of the envelope. This completes the preparation for the reply, and all that remains is to post the reply in a mailbox. [Industrial Applicability]

[0017] The reusable envelope of this invention has been devised with an extremely simple structure as described above, and by turning the address card over and reversing the sender and recipient names it can be used to mail multiple envelopes, providing a number of convenient functions and effects, and is expected to make a great contribution to not only ordinary households but also various parts of the postal industry. [Explanation of symbols]

[0018] 100: Reusable envelopes (horizontal) 101: Recipient window 102: Sender window 200: Back of envelope 201: Adhesive part top 202: Sticky Subordinate 203: Sealing Department 300: Address card front 301: Recipient name (including postal code, address, affiliation, name, etc.) 302: Sender name (includes postal code, address, affiliation, name, etc.) 400: Address card back 401: Recipient name (including postal code, address, affiliation, name, etc.) 402: Sender name (includes postal code, address, affiliation, name, etc.) 500: Reusable envelope (vertical) 501: Recipient window 502: Sender window 600: Envelope surface 601: Adhesive part top 602: Sticky Subordinate 603: Sealing Department 700: Address card front 701: Recipient name (including postal code, address, affiliation, name, etc.) 702: Sender name (includes postal code, address, affiliation, name, etc.) 800: Address card back 801: Recipient name (including postal code, address, affiliation, name, etc.) 802: Sender name (includes postal code, address, affiliation, name, etc.)

Claims

1. This repeatedly usable envelope is characterized in that two or more windows are provided on the surface of the envelope and a hook-and-loop fastener is provided on the sealing part of the envelope, so that the sealing part can be repeatedly opened and closed and the enclosed contents are prevented from leaking out.

2. The reusable envelope according to claim 1, characterized in that the sealing portion is provided with a peelable adhesive used in commercially available sticky notes, or an adhesive tape having a peelable adhesive used in commercially available sticky notes attached thereto, thereby allowing the sealing portion to be repeatedly opened and closed and preventing the enclosed contents from leaking out.

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