US2920009A
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Decalcomania and method of using same
Assignee: 3M Co
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Filing: 1955-03-23
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Granted: 1960-01-05
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Expires: 1975-03-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ferdinand W Humphner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:15
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44C; B44C1/00; B44C1/16; B44C1/165; B44C1/17; B44C1/1712; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/914; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31855; Y10T428/3188; Y10T428/31895
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
41 words
A HEAT-RESPONSIVE DECALCOMANIA COMPRISING A SIZED PAPER BACKING, A FLIM OF POLYETHYLENE MATERIAL UPON SAID PAPER BACKING, AND AN INK IMPRINT HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY NO TENSILE STRENGTH AND BEING DISPOSED UPON THE EXPOSED SURFACE OF SAID FLIM IN DIRECT SURFACE CONTACT THEREWITH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
41 words
A HEAT-RESPONSIVE DECALCOMANIA COMPRISING A SIZED PAPER BACKING, A FLIM OF POLYETHYLENE MATERIAL UPON SAID PAPER BACKING, AND AN INK IMPRINT HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY NO TENSILE STRENGTH AND BEING DISPOSED UPON THE EXPOSED SURFACE OF SAID FLIM IN DIRECT SURFACE CONTACT THEREWITH.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
75 words
THE METHOD OF AFFIXING AN INK IMPRINT UPON A RECEIVING SURFACE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF COATING A SHEET OF SIZED PAPER WITH A FLIM OF POLYETHYLENE MATERIAL IMPRINTING DIRECTLY UPON THE EXPOSED SURFACE OF SAID FLIM, PLACING A RECEIVING SURFACE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE EXPOSED AND IMPRINTED SURFACE OF SAID FLIM, HEATING SAID FLIM UNTIL SAID POLYETYLENE MATERIAL REACHES A SEMIFLUID STATE, AND REMOVING THE SHEET OF SIZED PAPER FROM THE IMPRINTED RECEIVING SURFACE.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
75 words
THE METHOD OF AFFIXING AN INK IMPRINT UPON A RECEIVING SURFACE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF COATING A SHEET OF SIZED PAPER WITH A FLIM OF POLYETHYLENE MATERIAL IMPRINTING DIRECTLY UPON THE EXPOSED SURFACE OF SAID FLIM, PLACING A RECEIVING SURFACE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE EXPOSED AND IMPRINTED SURFACE OF SAID FLIM, HEATING SAID FLIM UNTIL SAID POLYETYLENE MATERIAL REACHES A SEMIFLUID STATE, AND REMOVING THE SHEET OF SIZED PAPER FROM THE IMPRINTED RECEIVING SURFACE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1963-01-04 | 1963-07-06 | 1964-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-01-04 | 1967-07-06 | 1968-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-01-04 | 1971-07-06 | 1972-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |