EP1548689A2 - Book of stamps with order form - Google Patents

Abstract

A book of postage stamps consists of one or more sheets (1, 2) either stuck to a backing sheet from which they are individually detachable, or stamps which are separated from each other by perforation. The sheet of stamps is sold together with an envelope bearing order data for a replacement set of stamps from a single central order point.

Description

Field of the invention

The invention relates to a stamp with at least a mark sheet. As stamps are arbitrary value-brand-like structures, for example postage stamps, like stamps, tickets, tickets or other marks or bills containing a value. Stamps are typically on one side printed and on the other side with an adhesive layer provided, wherein the adhesive layer is self-adhesive or may be sticky after moistening. A stamp sheet, For example, a Postwertzeichenbogen called a single bow, on which typically one Plural of stamps imprints are applied. stamps of a value sheet are over a perforation separated from each other and can be separate by separating the perforations.

Prior art and background of the invention

From practice are Postwertzeichengebinde of the beginning known construction. Mostly contains such a postage stamp container a plurality of postage stamp sheets, the various postage stamp sheets along a Edge are releasably connected to each other. Usually An adhesive bond with a binding adhesive is less Binding power to the application. The opposite to the strength of a postage stamp sheet lower binding force allowed the separation of whole Postwertzeichenbögen from the Postage stamps container.

From the customer's point of view, the distribution of stamps, in particular Postage stamp, the closest possible sales network desirable for a customer not to travel long distances to buy tokens in switch mode got to. From the point of view of a stamp organization, for example, a mailing organization, it is on the other hand desirable to operate as few branches to have to. In addition, the ticket sale of stamps a loss-making business, as staff, billing facilities, etc. in each branch without requiring a customer handling fees can be demanded. Overall, the sales of tokens to a considerable extent capable of improvement.

From the other contexts concerning Literarurstelle DE 295 15 576 U1 discloses an indexprint card which is releasably connected to an order card. With the order card can be prints of film negatives or slides be reordered. This order card takes order data about number of images, image quality and size as well as the Address of the client. A sales simplification or saving of ways is not achieved because of Customer order card including the negative film bring to the photo lab and the post-printed prints must pick up later, because the order card not prepared for mailing.

Technical problem of the invention

The invention is therefore based on the technical problem to specify a brand of denomination which is more efficient and at the same time more customer-friendly distribution allowed.

Broad features of the invention and preferred embodiments

To solve this technical problem, the invention teaches a stamp of value with at least one stamp sheet and with an order media, with the badge sheet and the order media - preferably along an edge - are detachably connected to each other, and whereby the order data carrier prepared for the mailing is and contains order data.

The preparation for mailing includes in particular the attachment of a personal and / or machine-readable Address, for example, a centralized stamp distribution organization one issuing the stamps economic unity.

With the invention it is achieved that the customer after removal the last stamp from the stamp (or even before) use the order media and throw in a mailbox. A centralized Stamp sales organization, for example a postal transport organization, can then the Send customers a new stamp of value by post, which expediently again an order data carrier contains. This allows a customer to simple Way and without having to travel long distances get new stamps. For the stamp sales organization It is advantageous that only a central distribution unit is needed and the Switch sale with the associated effort avoided but at least greatly reduced.

The order data carrier can be card-shaped or envelope-shaped be. A card-shaped or envelope-shaped order data carrier is preferably made of solid cardboard, possibly polymer-reinforced or -coated or laminated, accordingly a postcard or post envelope. There are but also other materials can be used. So can the order media a polymer carrier as the main component exhibit. Advantageously, the dimensions correspond to one standardized postcard format or post-envelope format.

For a cover-shaped design of the order data carrier is it possible for a stamp sales organization to using the same order data carrier ordered to send in turn to the customer. Here, for example, in the case of postage stamps also special stamps etc., which special formats or have container shapes, easily sent to the customer become. This makes it the sales organization possible, also remainders of such special stamps on simple Way to pass.

Preferably, a envelope-shaped order data carrier for prepared for repeated use, for example by Training with at least one polymer layer. The order data can fields for entering a customer address and / or a billing address.

For the reuse of the envelope-shaped order data carrier Various developments are possible. So can the order data carrier the address of the stamp sales organization wear. Then the customer needs the order data carrier, if necessary after entry of order data, just give up to the post office. The preserving stamp distribution organization can then use the order media with fill the ordered stamp and the filled order data carrier Return to the customer. For this purpose can the field with the address of the sales organization with an address label, bearing the customer's address, pasted over become. In this embodiment, it will be recommended if the address sticker with an adhesive layer equipped, which with the surface material of the order data carrier no fixed, but a detachable Adhesive connection is received. Such adhesive bonds are known, for example in the field of magazine distribution. Then the customer can easily order data reuse by removing the address label will, giving the address of the sales organization becomes visible again. This cycle can be arbitrary Repeat until the order media wears off is. In these contexts it is also possible that the order data that the customer enters, for example Type, number and value of the tokens, by means of a appropriate stickers are attached. Then the Sales organization after receiving the order data carrier replace this order data sticker on your part and like managing an order form. In that sense it will recommend, if at a first purchase of a renewal Wertzeichengebindes this a convolute of several Order data carrier labels for successive consumption enclosed by the customer.

Instead of an address sticker can also be provided that above the box with the address of the sales organization a transparent bag for holding an address card is set up. Then the address card with the customer address here through the sales organization be inserted. The customer can then after receipt remove this address card again and so the order data carrier in the above manner for a new order reuse.

In a further alternative embodiment, the envelope-shaped order data carrier with the address of the customer be provided, indicating the shipment through the sales organization to the customer. For shipment against the sales organization by the customer can against it no addressing regarding the sales organization be furnished. Rather, on the part of a mail-order organization, which in the case of the order of Postage stamp identical to the sales organization or entrepreneurially connected, an addressless Detecting that it is an order media act, with such positive detection an automatic supply to the sales organization takes place, and without consideration of the attached Customer address. Such a detection can, for example based on the format of the order data carrier. Of the Concept of the format includes at least one or several of the following features: External dimensions (defined Width and / or height of the order data carrier, preferably different from standardized envelope shapes), color, Material, preferably machine-readable recognition element (e.g., bar code, proprietary imprint such as logo, etc.), proprietary dial tone, etc. In any case, it will be recommend that this is a distinctive feature, which is not appropriate for normal postal transport is or is from ordinary mail items usually distinguishes features attached.

The connection between the stamp sheet and the order media is preferably an adhesive bond over which the individual stamp sheets and the order data medium in total as it were glued together a booklet. Basically, however, is any other type of bond or stapling possible. In general, the bond or Stapling outside the range of the stamps and / or the order data carrier be arranged.

Single stamp sheets and / or the order media can be in the area of perfect binding and parallel to it have a perforation extending through which the Postage stamp sheets with each other and the order data carrier can be separated from the stamp sheets.

Also, the perfect binding a Rückenverleimung means be a binding adhesive low binding force, so that single stamp sheets and the order media through Tear off at the edge can be separated.

In particular, a stamp sheet may include a plurality of interconnected and separable tokens have, where the number of stamps mostly 2 to 100, in particular 2 to 20, for example 10. A stamp can contain a plurality of stamps, for example 2 to 100, in particular 2 to 20, e.g. 10, have signatures. The stamp sheets are advantageously with their pressure side after pointing up and connected to the order media, the order data carrier is preferably lowermost is arranged. The order media can but also arranged at the top or between 2 stamp sheets be. In the latter case, the order data carrier in particular arranged above the lowest value sheet which allows a customer to ship the order data carrier is initiated before the last note sheet is consumed.

It will be recommended that the order media with a stamp or indicia. This allows a customer the stamps of a Wertgebgebindes completely exhaust and still the order media ship without further ado. It is also possible, that by an indicia on the order media, the customer does not buy the badge when buying the badge Billed, a special incentive to buy according to the invention and the use of the Order data carrier is created.

The order data carrier or order data sticker can be used as Order data include order fields, where to be supplied new Wertzeichengebindetypen by Activation of an assigned order field can be defined are. The fields to be activated are on the order data carrier for example, printed boxes or circles, which the customer activates by ticking or marking can. Include different stamp types for example, tickets or postage stamps only a defined rate of carriage or postage value or stamps with a Mixture of different rates of transport tariffs or Postage value weights, with either value signatures with stamps different, but within one Signatures of the same valences linked together are or a stamp of value stamp different Contains valences. Instead of a marker by ticking or similar can the mark by entry the desired number of the desired stamp type respectively.

The order data can be an identification element, in particular a have machine-readable identity element, wherein the identification element an individualizing code, for example in the form of a customer number. machine-readable Ident elements can only be machine-readable, but also be (additionally) person-readable. In that sense come machine-readable characters (numbers and / or letters), transponders with a memory unit, in which the Identelement stored and from this is readable, etc. in question. In the case of the individualizing Codes will be useful, not this only machine-readable, but also to be read by a person. Alternatively, the individualizing code can also be printed separately. The Ident element can be attached directly to the order file be, as even with repeated use, for example the customer number is unchanged. But it is also possible the identification element together with other order data to arrange an order data sticker.

For example, a customer number as part of an identity element is individualizing, as between customers and customer numbers a one-to-one in the mathematical sense Relationship exists, i.e. there are no possibilities a multiple assignment. Customer numbers can be on the be formed in various ways. For example, can a customer number will be a serial number that is increased by 1 for each new customer. But it is also possible the customer number corresponding to a secret number to generate by means of a random generator and after positive Random number checking to be assigned to the customer in the absence. Also it is possible to have a phone number, email Address or the like to use as a customer number because such data will not be duplicated and inherent individualizing. In addition, a customer has such Data noted anyway, so that the customer number to the customer always ready.

In any case, the customer number becomes a first purchase a stamp of the invention in a store of a stamp distribution organization the specific one customer and remains optional thereafter for this customer in the further unchanged. With the Customer data, such as address, telephone number, Email address, bank details, etc., recorded and in a central storage unit along with the associated one Customer number will be saved. By means of the recorded For example, a customer can bank account a direct debit procedure when ordering more Token bundles using the invention Take part in the order form. Upon receipt of a Order data carrier of the customer at the central sales office then the customer data from the central storage unit and to send the ordered Wertzeichengebindes and possibly to collect the due Purchase price to be used. It will be recommended that all order data are machine-readable or be read by machine. This allows the central sales unit be operated largely automated.

More specifically, the procedure is for example follows. At first purchase of a Wertzeichengebindes invention in a branch, the customer must do this once under assignment of the individualizing code, for example the customer number, register, where For example, informing the customer of the customer number, or already applied to the order data carrier becomes. At the same time, those described above and from Customers requested customer data with assignment to the customer number stored in the central storage unit. This procedure is advantageous in that, for example Bank account information of the customer at one Additional purchase by mailing an order data carrier not must be entered on the order data carrier and thus a customer when sending the order data carrier do not have to make such information available to third parties. For example, if the customer asks for consumption of the first stamp with the order media new stamps or new stamps, so can via the identity element in the central storage unit stored data of the customer queried and the invoice amount e.g. via the direct debit procedure debited from the customer's bank account and optional a payment receipt will be sent.

In the case of a card-shaped order data carrier contains the customer requested, newly sent stamps again contains an order data carrier with the customer-specific Ident element, etc. In the context of this procedure It is advantageous if at for the store first sale designated stamps a separable Order data carrier double containing an identifier copy as well as fields for entry of customer data, such as a customer address and / or bank account information is provided. Then a sales person in one Store only an identity element, such as a Customer number, generate, enter on the order data carrier, and the order data carrier double, which in the Branch remains, allocate or register, and the queried customer data on the order data carrier double complete.

In the case of the envelope-shaped order data carrier, the Tokens or the tokens are using of the once or repeatedly usable usable Order data carrier herein transported to the customer.

Entering the customer information in a central storage unit can basically be collected in the store or any other central entry point of the order media duplicate done, whereby the switch operation relieved and accelerated. When sending the new Wertgebgebindes or the tokens to a Customers whose customer number etc. is already stored, can the order data of the sent stamp or the stamp already all necessary information filled in. This is done easily in the central distribution unit using the in the central Storage unit stored data. Then you need a customer only marks to desired stamps or sign, and to sign and to send the order data carrier.

An intended for the after sale stamp of value with Card-shaped order data carrier does not need an order data carrier double to contain.

In general, a shipment of a stamp can at the above Variations take place as soon as the due Payment amount successfully recovered.

In an alternative and particularly simple procedure is the card-shaped order data carrier with no provided with customer-specific data. A customer must then all necessary information, in particular address and if necessary Bank account information for the purpose of direct debit of the order amount due each time enter the order data carrier and then the order data carrier to ship. Queries at a first purchase in one Branch omitted, causing the switch operation in addition is relieved. In this variant, it is useful be, a Freianschlag (preferably with address imprint the stamp sales organization, for example the postal transport organization) the stamp of value to attach, for example, to which, which is separable and lockable, and in which the order media be inserted for the purpose of shipping can. Because this allows third parties in the course of the mailing in particular, not from registered bank account information Take note.

In a variant without direct debit is one in favor filled out of the stamp sales organization Transfer slip attached to the stamp, for example analogous to the other components with these connected. The transfer slip then contains in Use a transaction code, which is unique is. The order media preferably also contains this transaction code. Once the customer is using paid this remittance slip and the Credit is made at the stamp sales organization is, the shipping of the ordered Wertzeichengebindes, the determination of the recipient, whose Address, etc., by assigning the transaction number to a customer number or other customer data. It will recommend if part of the transaction code is formed by the customer number.

The invention further relates to a method according to Claim 11, wherein all preceding and following Versions of the stamped boxes in the respective Variants apply analogously to the inventive method are.

Fig. 1:

ein erfindungsgemäßes Postwertzeichengebinde mit Bestelldatenträgerdoppel in einer ersten Variante,

Fig. 2:

eine Detailansicht eines Bestelldatenträgers aus dem Gegenstand der Fig. 1,

Fig. 3:

eine Detailansicht eines Bestelldatenträgerdoppels aus dem Gegenstand der Figur 1,

Fig. 4:

ein erfindungsgemäßes Postwertzeichengebinde mit Bestelldatenträgerdoppel in einer zweiten Variante,

Fig. 5:

den Gegenstand der Figur 4 in Rückansicht,

Fig. 6:

den Gegenstand der Figur 4, wobei ein Teil der Postwertzeichen entnommen ist,

Fig. 7:

den Gegenstand der Figur 4, wobei alle Postwertzeichen entnommen sind, und

Fig. 8:

einen erfindungsgemäßes Postwertezciehnbgebinde mit den Komponenten Postwertzeichen und Bestelldatenträger in Kuvertform.

The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to illustrative figures. Show it:

Fig. 1:

a postage stamp package according to the invention with order data carrier double in a first variant,

Fig. 2:

a detailed view of an order data carrier from the subject of FIG. 1,

3:

1 shows a detail view of an order data carrier double from the article of FIG. 1,

4:

a postage stamp package according to the invention with order data carrier double in a second variant,

Fig. 5:

the subject matter of Figure 4 in rear view,

Fig. 6:

the subject matter of Figure 4, wherein a part of the postage stamps is taken,

Fig. 7:

the article of Figure 4, wherein all Postwertzeichen are removed, and

Fig. 8:

an inventive Postwertzciehnbgebinde with the components postage stamp and order media in envelope form.

FIG. 1 shows a postage stamp package comprising several postage stamp sheets 1 with postmark 2, an order data carrier 3 and an order data carrier double 6. The order media 3 and the order media double 6 are at the bottom of the postage stamp arranged. The postal stamp sheets 1, the order media 3 and the order disk double 6 are through an adhesive binding 9 with each other and interconnected. To separate from each other are both the Postwertzeichenbögen 1 as well as the order data carrier 3 and the order data carrier double 6 equipped with a perforation 8. From Figure 1 is further apparent that the Order data carrier 3 an identification element 4 with a customer number 7 and the order data carrier double 6 an identifier copy 5 with the customer number 7 carries. Regarding to be entered Data will be recommended if too labeling or activating fields (other than the Shown for simplicity) arranged one above the other and means for transcribing are provided to unnecessary Double lettering to avoid.

In the illustration of Figure 1, the valences of Postage stamps 2 different postage stamp sheets 1 different, inside a postage stamp sheet however, the same. Similarly, the valencies of all postage stamps to be the same as a postage stamp; In practice, this will usually be preferred because of this production technology is easier.

FIG. 2 shows an order data carrier 3 for reordering of postage stamps. Preferably, the order media is 3 with activatable order fields 10, fields to enter customer address 11 and fields for date and signature 13. To the customer no additional Costs when ordering postage stamps cause is the order media with a postal stamp or an indicia 12 for free transportation equipped by the postal transport organization. Preferably the order data carrier 3 has the address of the central distribution unit of the postal transport organization on. The order data carrier 3 also has an identification element 4, here is an individualizing barcode, including a field 16 for entering the customer number 7, on.

FIG. 3 shows an order data carrier double 6, which of the customer with first purchase of a Postwertzeichengebindes in the branch of a mailing organization is to be completed and remains there for further use. This order disk double 6 takes the personal data of the customer, such as bank account information 15, customer address 11 and billing address 14, on. The Order data carrier double 6 contains an identifier copy 5 of the Identelementes 4 of the order data carrier 3. Sub This Identelement 4 or the customer number are the Customer data in the central storage unit of the Postal transport organization stored, in addition to which to the above comments on the methodology of Sales is referenced.

A post-sale on an order using the order data carrier 3 new postage stamps to ship can be formed analogously to the representations of Figure 1 but does not need an order disk double 6 show.

In the variant of FIG. 4, the order data carrier is the third designed as a carrier for self-adhesive postage stamps 2. For this purpose, a single Postwertzeichenbogen 1 is flat connected to one side of the order data carrier 3. Here it is recommended that the postage stamp sheet 1 facing side of the order data carrier 3 has a coating that allows easy release of a or more of the self-adhesive postage stamps 2 allowed. This can be achieved, for example, by a flat coating with a polymer with poor adhesion properties with respect to that used for postal stamp 2 be self-adhesive adhesive. Therefor suitable polymers are, for example, polyolefins, such as Polyethylene, polypropylene, etc., or polymers Be silicone based. In this variant can also be provided be that the postage stamp 2 of the particular one Postage stamp sheet 1 not directly with each other, but only connected via the order data carrier 3 are.

In particular, a comparative consideration of the figures 4 to 7 takes that that the postage stamp sheet 1 facing side of the order data carrier to be printed can, for example, with the address of the token sales organization and an indicia 12. Also can Machine-readable information is displayed on this page be. It will be recommended that this page is not for labeling by a customer or other persons is provided because the coatings described above also do not wear labels permanently. Therefore Printing is also done before applying the coating respectively. Various fields for caption by On the other hand, people can be on the opposite side the order data carrier 3 may be attached.

FIG. 8 shows a postage stamp package comprising several postage stamp sheets 1 with postmark 2, an order data carrier 3. The order data carrier 3 points an envelope shape, wherein the order data carrier 3 with the proviso is formed that he the Postwertzeichenbögen 1 takes up. The Postwertzeichenbögen 1 are by an adhesive connection 9 connected. To separate from each other are the Postwertzeichenbögen 1 with a perforation 8 fitted. From Figure 1 is further apparent that the order data carrier 3 an identifier 4 with a Customer number 7 carries. Regarding data to be entered It is recommended, if this at least one order data sticker 5 is provided. Furthermore, one recognizes that the order data carrier 3 the address of the postage stamp sales organization wearing.

Preferably, the order data carrier 3 or the order data sticker 5 with activatable order fields 10, Fields for entering customer address 11 and fields for Date and signature 13 equipped. To the customer no additional costs when ordering postage stamps cause is the order media with a postal stamp or an indicia 12 for free transportation equipped by the postal transport organization. Preferably the order data carrier 3 has the address of the central distribution unit of the postal transport organization on. The order data carrier 3 or the order data sticker 5 also has an identity element 4, here an individualizing Barcode, including a field 16 for Enter the customer number 7.

The postage stamp distribution organization can return a filled order data carrier 3 a sticker with the customer's address to the address of the central Glue on the sales unit or cover it over. in this connection It will be recommended that the areas of the order media 3, to which an order data sticker 5 and / or a customer address label is applicable, one Coating, which is an easy release of the relevant Sticker allowed. This can be done, for example a flat coating with a polymer with bad Adhesive properties with respect to that for the sticker be used self-adhesive adhesive. Suitable polymers for this purpose are, for example, polyolefins, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, etc., or polymers be based on silicone.

Deviating from the figures, the address of the central Sales organization and the franking on the one hand and the order data on different pages of the order data carrier 3.

The within the framework of the embodiments for postage stamps 2 described variants can of course in quite analogously for other stamps, such as tickets etc., to be performed.

Claims (11)

Token bundle, with at least one stamp sheet (1) and with a card-shaped or envelope-shaped Ordering media (3), with the stamp sheet (1) and the order data carrier (3) detachable with each other and the order data carrier (3) is prepared for mailing and order data (13). Token bundle according to claim 1, wherein the value arc (1) a plurality of interconnected ones and separable indicia (2), where the number of stamps (2) is 2 to 100, in particular 2 to 20, for example 10. Token bundle according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the Wertzeichengebinde a plurality of Wertzeichenbögen (1), in particular 2 to 100, preferably 2 to 20, For example, 10, note sheets (1), wherein the signatures (1) along an edge preferably are detachably connected to each other, in particular connected by a perfect binding are. Token bundle according to one of claims 1 to 3, whereby the value sheet (1) or the value sheets (1) with one side facing upwards and together with the card-shaped order data carrier (3) stacked with the order media (3) lowermost is arranged, and wherein the order data carrier (3) along an edge, preferably through Perfect binding, with the value sheet (1) or the Wertzeichenbögen (1) is connected. Token bundle according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the envelope-shaped order data carrier for receiving one or more stamps (2) or one or more a plurality of stamp sheets (1) is formed. Token bundle according to one of claims 1 to 5, the order data carrier (3) with a postage stamp or an indicia (12) is equipped. Token bundle according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the order data is at least one identifier (4), in particular a machine-readable identity element, for example, a bar code, and wherein the Ident element an individualizing code, for example in the form of a customer number (7). Token bundle according to one of claims 1 to 7, where the order data can be activated order fields (10) include desired new signage types to be delivered by activating an assigned one Order field (10) are definable. Token bundle according to one of claims 1 to 8, in addition, the stamping pack a separable Order data carrier double (6) containing at least an identifier copy (5) and / or copy of the individualizing Codes and fields for the entry of a Customer address (11) and / or account debit information (15). Token bundle according to one of claims 1 to 9, where the order data fields to enter a customer address (11) and / or a billing address (14) include. Method for selling stamped boxes, i) wherein a note pack according to one of claims 1 to 10 is sold to a customer, ii) where the customer places order data on the order label of the token and then places the order medium upon solution of the badges or tokens at a postal organization for shipment to the distribution organization of the denomination boxes; (iii) where, upon receipt of the order media and prior to or after payment of the denomination of value packs ordered under the order medium, the distribution organization places the ordered denomination or ordered denomination packs for transport to the customer of a postal organization, in the envelope-style order volume embodiment, the order media used in stage ii) optionally forms a component of the Wertzeichengebindes sent in step iii).

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