| 摘要 |
Figures 1-4 show an example of the twp panel easy-opening reusable envelope (2) disclosed. This envelope is intended 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. The envelope (2) comprises a first panel (4), a second panel (6), and a reuse flap (12), the reuse flap (12) being connected to the first panel (4) along a first fold-line (16), the reuse flap (12) having a free outer edge. The reuse flap (12) comprises a first attachment portion (13) for sealing the envelope (2) during the outward journey, a second attachment portion (15) for sealing the envelope (2) during the return journey, and means enabling separation (30; 17) of the first attachment portion (13) and the second attachment portion (15), wherein the reuse flap (12) further comprises: i) a first adhesive strip (26) located on one or other of the second panel (6) and the first attachment portion (13) between the means enabling separation (30; 17) and the outer edge of the reuse flap (12) for sealing the reuse flap (12) to the second panel (6) before the outward journey of the envelope (2), and ii) a receiver-activated adhesive strip (32) located on one or other of the second panel (6) and the second attachment portion (15) between the means enabling separation (30; 17) and the first fold-line (16) for allowing the receiver to reseal the reuse flap (12) to the second panel (6) before reusing the envelope (2; 22); One of the first and second panels of the envelope is provided with a return address means, the return address being adapted for displaying a return address on one of the first and second panels such that the return address is upside down in relation to a first address located on the other of the first and second panels. |
