A distribution item is disclosed. The distribution item includes a first item comprising a container having an outer surface defining an enclosed space. A computer-readable code is disposed on the outer surface. The computer-readable code is associated with a first level entity. The first item also includes destination information associated with a second level entity disposed on the outer surface. The distribution item also includes one or more second items removably positioned within the enclosed space of the first item. Each of the one or more second items includes the computer-readable code associated with the first level entity.

A notebook with replaceable sections comprises a cover having a front portion, a rear portion, and a spine portion joining the front portion and the rear portion. There is a connector member extending along the spine portion of the cover. A plurality of longitudinally extending recesses is formed in the connector member. The notebook further includes a plurality of paper sections. Each of the paper sections being bound together at one end by an elongate connector. Each of the longitudinally extending recesses receives the elongate connector of one of the paper sections to releasably attach one of the paper sections to the cover.

A notebook with replaceable sections comprises a cover having a front portion, a rear portion, and a spine portion joining the front portion and the rear portion. There is a connector member extending along the spine portion of the cover. A plurality of longitudinally extending recesses is formed in the connector member. The notebook further includes a plurality of paper sections. Each of the paper sections being bound together at one end by an elongate connector. Each of the longitudinally extending recesses receives the elongate connector of one of the paper sections to releasably attach one of the paper sections to the cover.

A mailer for biological samples comprises a substrate, the substrate being foldable into a main panel and a cover panel. The main panel has formed therein at least one swab member, the swab member suitable, in size, shape, and rigidity, to act as a swab for obtaining a biological sample. The swab member is foldable relative to the main panel so the tip of the swab member protrudes from an edge of the main panel and an edge of the cover panel folded over the main panel. A machine-readable code or an electronic device is disposed on the swab member.

A distribution item includes a first item with a container having an outer surface defining an enclosed space. A computer-readable code is disposed on the outer surface. The computer-readable code is associated with a first level entity. The first item also includes destination information associated with a second level entity disposed on the outer surface. The distribution item also includes one or more second items removably positioned within the enclosed space of the first item. Each of the one or more second items includes the computer-readable code associated with the first level entity.

Systems, mechanisms, and methods are described that relate to the production of a custom printed insert(s) that can be custom printed prior to insertion of the custom printed insert(s) into an envelope along with a personalized card/carrier combination for mailing to the intended holder of the personalized card. The inserts are custom printed using an insert printer that is located in the inserter mechanism that is used to insert the insert(s) and the card/carrier combination into an envelope for mailing to an end user of the card. The inserter mechanism can have an off-line configuration, i.e. configured as a stand-alone mechanism, or configured for in-line use, i.e. used together with other mechanisms.

A plurality of marks (11) equidistantly provided on both side edge parts (1a) of a long medium (1), a plurality of first indicator holes (12) equidistantly given on at least one of the side edge parts (1a), and a plurality of second indicator holes (13) given on at least one of the side edge parts (1a) on a straight line different from a row of the first indicator holes (12) at spacings shorter than spacings of the first indicator holes (12) are provided, and the second indicator holes (13) are each provided to a side of a trailing-end mark (11b), and each gradually comes closer to a leading-end mark (11a) as the long medium (1) runs toward a trailing end.

In some embodiments, an array of printed information sheets to be placed in a business establishment may include at least two stacks of printed information sheets being detachably connected to each other. Each stack of printed information sheets may include at least a first multiple product information sheet and a second information sheet that are removably attached to each other or to the stack. The first multiple product information sheet may have printed thereon first product information about a first product to be displayed in the business establishment and a first location indicator indicating a first predetermined location in the business establishment where the first multiple product information sheet is to be displayed. The second multiple product information sheet may have printed thereon second product information and a second location indicator.

In some embodiments, an array of printed information sheets to be placed in a business establishment may include at least two stacks of printed information sheets being detachably connected to each other. Each stack of printed information sheets may include at least a first multiple product information sheet and a second information sheet that are removably attached to each other or to the stack. The first multiple product information sheet may have printed thereon first product information about a first product to be displayed in the business establishment and a first location indicator indicating a first predetermined location in the business establishment where the first multiple product information sheet is to be displayed. The second multiple product information sheet may have printed thereon second product information and a second location indicator.

A mailer for biological samples comprises a substrate, the substrate being foldable into a main panel and a cover panel. The main panel has formed therein at least one swab member, the swab member suitable, in size, shape, and rigidity, to act as a swab for obtaining a biological sample. The swab member is foldable relative to the main panel so the tip of the swab member protrudes from an edge of the main panel and an edge of the cover panel folded over the main panel. A machine-readable code or an electronic device is disposed on the swab member.