CD Self-mailer

Abstract

The present invention refers to a CD self-mailer with a Pop-up holder ( 20 ) able to contain a CD, in both an envelope and informative brochure layout. The self-mailer consists of a single sheet of card stock or other planar material folded into three panels ( 10 ), whereby the first panel ( 60 ) possesses wings ( 90 ) on either side of it, as well as an over-flap ( 100 ) at its end ( 110 ) which is inserted into a aperture ( 120 ) on the back of the second panel ( 70 ) of the Self-mailer. This serves the purpose of sealing the mailer and containing the CD in an envelope like device. Upon opening the mailer, a rectangular cardboard attachment ( 20 ), placed between the second ( 70 ) and third ( 80 ) panels of the mailer, and containing a slit ( 140 ) along its center, pops up and allows the CD to be displayed in a vertical fashion. The said rectangular cardboard attachment sits diagonally between the second ( 70 ) and third ( 80 ) panels of the mailer. Protruding from one side ( 150 ) of the rectangular attachment is a bent-arm-like extension ( 160 ), formed from one same piece as the entire rectangular attachment ( 20 ), which serves to secure the CD in its place. This is done, more specifically, through the use of a narrower forearm-like attachment ( 180 ), above an elbow-like fold ( 190 ) being inserted and folded down through the center hole of the CD. Each of the three panels ( 60 ) ( 70 ) ( 80 ) serves to display text/advertisements as per individual needs, and can be done so on either side of all three.

That which is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A Self-mailer comprising a flat base of foldable planar material and a Pop-up device whereby a CD can be secured and displayed.  
     
     
         2 . The Self-mailer of  claim 1  wherein said base is a single elongated sheet of foldable planar material such as a sheet of cardstock.  
     
     
         3 . The Self-mailer of  claim 1  wherein said body is folded into three panels of predetermined size.  
     
     
         4 . The Self-mailer of  claim 1  wherein 1 st  panel possesses wings inherent to the base, running the sides of the 1st panel.  
     
     
         5 . The Self-mailer of  claim 4  wherein 1 st  panel possesses an over-flap inherent to the base, running at the edge of said panel.  
     
     
         6 . The Self-mailer of  claim 5  wherein 2 nd  panel possesses a slit through which the over-flap can be inserted thereby sealing the Self-mailer  
     
     
         7 . The Self-mailer of  claim 1  characterized by the attachment of a Pop-up device placed diagonally on 2 nd  and third panel, whereby a CD can be held securely and displayed.  
     
     
         8 . The Self-mailer of  claim 7 , wherein Pop-up device is formed of a rectangular attachment made of the same material as Self-mailer.  
     
     
         9 . The Self-mailer according to  claim 8  wherein rectangular attachment has two attachment pieces which are fastened to the second and third panels respectively through the use of an adhesive.  
     
     
         10 . The Self-mailer according to  claim 8  wherein the rectangular attachment contains a slit along its center whereby the CD can be inserted.  
     
     
         11 . The Self-mailer according the  claim 8  wherein protruding from one side of the rectangular attachment is a bent-arm like extension formed of the same piece of material.  
     
     
         12 . The Self-mailer according the  claim 11  wherein protruding from the bent-arm like extension, at an elbow-like fold, is a narrower forearm like appendage.  
     
     
         13 . The Self-mailer according the  claim 11  wherein the forearm like appendage is to be inserted into the hole at the center of the CD.  
     
     
         14 . The Self-mailer according to  claim 11  wherein at the edge of the fore arm like appendage is a rounded edge tip which can be folded down over the CD hole whereby the CD can be held securely while in lying or standing position.  
     
     
         15 . The Self-mailer according to  claim 1  whereby a CD pops up and is displayed upon opening of the Self-mailer through the use of the Pop-up device.  
     
     
         16 . The Self-mailer according to  claim 1  whereby text and advertising can be displayed on either side of the self mailer.