The present invention includes a postcard for carrying a disk medium, such as a compact disk or digital video disk, through the mails. In a preferred embodiment, the postcard includes a first sheet, which contains, on its front side, an area for an image or message, and a means for attaching a disk medium. The means for attaching a disk medium is preferably a clear plastic pocket. The postcard includes a filler card and optionally an insert sheet, which are placed next to the first sheet. The postcard is covered by a transparent plastic layer preferably applied by a shrink wrap process enclosing the first sheet, filler card, and insert, if any. The area for providing postal information is preferably a paper label applied adhesively to the back side of the postcard over the transparent plastic layer.
PRIORITY
This non-provisional application is a continuation-in-part and claims priority from, and incorporates by reference, provisional application No. 60/221,130 with a filing date of Jul. 27, 2000.
A device comprised of two flat layers of equal dimensions shaped like a postcard, for mailing a biodegradable organic video media item, such as a CD or DVD, integrated and embodied into its bottom layer, so as to create a greeting card. A picturesque scene is on its front cover related to the contents of the CD or DVD. The back cover has areas designated for greetings, instructions, recipient's address, and postage. The top and bottom layers are glued together. The glue is positioned so as not to contact the readable surface of the CD or DVD and degrade play. Once the top layer is separated from the bottom layer, the recipient can detach the CD or DVD from the bottom layer along outlines of the inner and outer perimeters of the CD's or DVD's shape, in order to play the CD or DVD.
A postcard includes a security tag coupled to the postcard for selectively concealing at least a portion of information displayed on the postcard. The tag includes at least a first portion and a second portion that is coupled to the first portion. The first portion is secured to the postcard with a bond that is stronger than a bond used to secure the second portion to the postcard.
A postal assembly and method of making the assembly. The assembly includes an official postal product have a designated area which is modified so as to provide a desired visual affect with an personal image that is to be placed in said designated area.
