Device for displaying and/or transporting an item

Abstract

This invention relates to a device comprising a transparent membrane attached to a substantially solid surface that together form a sealable pocket for insertion of an item to be displayed or transported.

1 . A device comprising a card and a transparent membrane that are at least partially affixed to one another and comprise multiple edges; 
 said card comprising a zippered score;    said card further comprising a sealing means that is optionally activated to affix at least one of said multiple edges of said card and transparent membrane to one another.    
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said zippered score is positioned adjacent to said sealing means.  
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said zippered score is positioned adjacent to the edge opposite the edge comprising said sealing means.  
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 3  wherein said card further comprising a score line adjacent to said sealing means.  
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 4  wherein said score line is perforated.  
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said card and transparent membrane are partially affixed to one another along one or more edges, wherein a gap is provided along at least one of said edges, said gap providing an area within which the card and the transparent membrane are not affixed to one another.  
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 2  wherein said card and transparent membrane are partially affixed to one another along one or more edges, wherein a gap is provided along at least one of said edges, said gap providing an area within which the card and the transparent membrane are not affixed to one another.  
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 3  wherein said card and transparent membrane are partially affixed to one another along one or more edges, wherein a gap is provided along at least one of said edges, said gap providing an area within which the card and the transparent membrane are not affixed to one another.  
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 4  wherein said card and transparent membrane are partially affixed to one another along one or more edges, wherein a gap is provided along at least one of said edges, said gap providing an area within which the card and the transparent membrane are not affixed to one another.  
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 5  wherein said card and transparent membrane are partially affixed to one another along one or more edges, wherein a gap is provided along at least one of said edges, said gap providing an area within which the card and the transparent membrane are not affixed to one another.  
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said card and said transparent membrane each comprise four edges.  
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 11  wherein said card further comprises wherein said zippered score is positioned adjacent to said sealing means.  
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 11  wherein said zippered score is positioned adjacent to the edge opposite the edge comprising said sealing means.  
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 13  wherein said card further comprising a score line adjacent to said sealing means.  
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 14  wherein said score line is perforated.  
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 11  wherein said card and transparent membrane are partially affixed to one another along one or more edges, wherein a gap is provided along at least one of said edges, said gap providing an area within which the card and the transparent membrane are not affixed to one another.  
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 12  wherein said card and transparent membrane are partially affixed to one another along one or more edges, wherein a gap is provided along at least one of said edges, said gap providing an area within which the card and the transparent membrane are not affixed to one another.  
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 13  wherein said card and transparent membrane are partially affixed to one another along one or more edges, wherein a gap is provided along at least one of said edges, said gap providing an area within which the card and the transparent membrane are not affixed to one another.  
     
     
         19 . The device of  claim 14  wherein said card and transparent membrane are partially affixed to one another along one or more edges, wherein a gap is provided along at least one of said edges, said gap providing an area within which the card and the transparent membrane are not affixed to one another.  
     
     
         20 . The device of  claim 15  wherein said card and transparent membrane are partially affixed to one another along one or more edges, wherein a gap is provided along at least one of said edges, said gap providing an area within which the card and the transparent membrane are not affixed to one another.  
     
     
         21 . A device comprising a card having multiple edges, said card comprising: 
 a) an opening with a transparent membrane fixable attached across said opening such that a window is formed,    b) an optionally activatable sealing means along at least one of said edges; and,    c) a surface upon suitable for writing.    
     
     
         22 . The device of  claim 21 , said card further comprising a zippered score.  
     
     
         23 . A method for sending an item through the mail comprising inserting said item into a device selected from the group consisting of the device of  claim 1 ,  2 ,  3 ,  4 ,  5 ,  6 ,  7 ,  8 ,  9 ,  10 ,  11 ,  12 ,  13 ,  14 ,  15 ,  16 ,  17 ,  18 ,  19 ,  20 ,  21 ,  22 , and  23 , sealing the device by activating said sealing means, placing upon the device the proper postage, and entering said device into the mailing system.