Mailer Pouch for Data Discs

Abstract

A Mailer Pouch for Data Discs. The pouch qualifies for USPS bulk mailing rates. The mailer is formed from a single piece of card stock or paper that is folded twice. Adhesive is applied along opposing edges and to form a disc pocket in the bottom. In order to protect against tampering, as well as making opening the mailer easier, the pouch has a tab attached to a tear strip embedded within the pouch. Display surfaces are provided on the front and rear portions of the finished mailer pouch, as well as on the inner surface of the flap.

1 . A mailer pouch for data discs, comprising:
 a pouch member defined by rear portion and a front portion juxtaposed thereover and adhered thereto; said pouch further comprising adhesive applied between said front and rear portions so as to form a disc pouch area therebetween.   
     
     
         2 . The pouch of  claim 1 , further comprising a tear strip attached to, and traversing one said portion, whereby pulling on an end of said tear strip causes a breach in said portion that it is attached thereto. 
     
     
         3 . The pouch of  claim 2 , wherein said pouch member is a unitary piece of paper material and said front portion and said rear portion are portions thereof further separated by a fold formed in said pouch member. 
     
     
         4 . The pouch of  claim 3 , wherein said adhesive is applied over less than one-half of a surface area defined by said rear portion. 
     
     
         5 . The pouch of  claim 4 , wherein said portion to which said tear strip is attached is further defined by a notch formed in said portion to receive a pull tab therein, said pull tab attached to an end of said tear strip. 
     
     
         6 . The pouch of  claim 5 , wherein said front portion defines an inner display surface and an outer display surface, said outer display surface divided into an upper display surface and a lower display surface, said upper and lower display surfaces being detached subsequent to said tear being formed in said front portion by pulling sufficiently on said tear strip. 
     
     
         7 . A data disc mailer pouch, comprising:
 a pouch member configured to safely seal a flexible data disc therein, said pouch member cooperatively dimensioned such that it is eligible to be shipped at United States Postal Service direct mail rates.   
     
     
         8 . The pouch of  claim 7 , further comprising:
 said pouch member is defined by rear portion and a front portion juxtaposed thereover and adhered thereto; said pouch further comprising adhesive applied between said front and rear portions so as to form a disc pouch area therebetween.   
     
     
         9 . The pouch of  claim 8 , wherein said pouch member is a unitary piece of paper material and said front portion and said rear portion are portions thereof further separated by a fold formed in said pouch member. 
     
     
         10 . The pouch of  claim 9 , further comprising a tear strip attached to, and crossing traversely one said portion, whereby pulling on an end of said tear strip causes a breach in said portion that it is attached thereto. 
     
     
         11 . The pouch of  claim 10 , wherein said portion to which said tear strip is attached is further defined by a notch formed in said portion to receive a pull tab therein, said pull tab attached to an end of said tear strip. 
     
     
         12 . The pouch of  claim 11 , wherein said front portion defines an inner display surface and an outer display surface, said outer display surface divided into an upper display surface and a lower display surface, said upper and lower display surfaces being detached subsequent to said tear being formed in said front portion by pulling sufficiently on said tear strip. 
     
     
         13 . The pouch of  claim 12 , wherein said front portion is defined by a lower flap portion and an upper flap portion subsequent to forming said tear by pulling sufficiently by said tear strip, and said adhesive is applied over less than one-half of a surface area defined by said rear portion such that said upper flap is not adhered to said rear portion. 
     
     
         14 . The pouch of  claim 13 , wherein said adhesive is applied so as to form a semi-circular disc pouch area between said lower flap and said rear portion. 
     
     
         15 . A combination, comprising:
 a pouch member configured to safely seal a flexible data disc therein, said pouch member cooperatively dimensioned such that it is eligible to be shipped at United States Postal Service direct mail rates; and   a flexible data disc sealed between said front portion and said rear portion, said disc being able to flex until the face adjacent to opposing edges of said flexible data disc are parallel to each other at 70 degrees Fahrenheit without breaking.   
     
     
         16 . The combination of  claim 15 , wherein:
 said pouch member is defined by rear portion and a front portion juxtaposed thereover and adhered thereto; said pouch further comprising adhesive applied between said front and rear portions so as to form a disc pouch area therebetween, within which said data disc is sealed.   
     
     
         17 . The combination of  claim 16 , wherein said pouch member is a unitary piece of paper material and said front portion and said rear portion are portions thereof further separated by a fold formed in said pouch member. 
     
     
         18 . The combination of  claim 17 , further comprising a tear strip attached to, and traversing one said portion, whereby pulling on an end of said tear strip causes a breach in said portion that it is attached thereto. 
     
     
         19 . The combination of  claim 18 , wherein said front portion is defined by a lower flap portion and an upper flap portion subsequent to forming said tear by pulling sufficiently by said tear strip, and said adhesive is applied over less than one-half of a surface area defined by said rear portion such that said upper flap is not adhered to said rear portion. 
     
     
         20 . The combination of  claim 19 , wherein said adhesive is applied so as to form a semi-circular disc pouch area between said lower flap and said rear portion.