Disk mailer

Abstract

The present invention provides for a mailer suitable for mailing a plurality of disks. This mailer is formed from a unitary sheet of foldable paperboard and is compatible with high-speed, automated mail handling equipment.

1 . A mailer for media items comprising:
 a. a unitary, foldable paperboard blank;   b. a first transverse fold line on said blank, said first fold line forming a line of delineation between an upper panel and a middle panel;   c. a second transverse fold line on said blank, said second fold line forming a line of delineation between said middle panel and a lower panel;   d. a foldable tab attached to a left side of said lower panel;   e. a foldable tab attached to a right side of said lower panel;   f. a plurality of slots cut into said lower panel, each of said slots sized to accommodate insertion of said media item;   g. adhesive for securing each of said foldable tabs to said middle panel;   h. at least one seal;   whereby, said mailer is created by folding said foldable tabs over said lower panel and folding said lower panel, along said second transverse fold line, over said middle panel and securing said foldable tabs to said middle panel to create a receiving space for said media items; and by folding said upper panel, along said first transverse fold line, over said lower panel, and sealing a bottom edge of said mailer with said at least one seal.   
     
     
         2 . The mailer as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said paperboard has a basis weight of at least 28 pounds. 
     
     
         3 . The mailer as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said paperboard has a basis weight of at least 32 pounds. 
     
     
         4 . The mailer as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said mailer has a height of between 5.5 inches and 6 inches. 
     
     
         5 . The mailer as recited in  claim 4 , wherein said mailer has a length of between 7.25 inches and 9.75 inches. 
     
     
         6 . The mailer as recited in  claim 1  wherein said mailer has a thickness of 0.25 inches or less. 
     
     
         7 . The mailer as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said upper panel, said middle panel, and said lower panel are substantially the same in size. 
     
     
         8 . The mailer as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said upper panel, said middle panel, and said lower panel are adapted to receive and display printed information.