US3096197A
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Marking method
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-01-21
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Granted: 1963-07-02
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Expires: 1980-01-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph W Buetow
- 👤 Robert P Cox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:21
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03C; G03C11/00; G03C11/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S101/00; Y10S101/29; Y10S430/00; Y10S430/152
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A PROCESS FOR MARKING AN ARTICLE OF GRAPHIC ART COMPRISING (A) A PRELIMINARY TREATMENT FOR APPLYING A FLUORESCENT MARKING VISIBLE ONLY IN ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT TO AN ARTICLE OF GRAPHIC ART, SAID PRELIMINARY TREATMENT INCLUDING (1) COATING SAID ARTICLE OF GRAPHIC ART WITH A REACTIVE FIRST COMPOSITION, (2) APPLYING A STENCIL TO SAID ARTICLE OF GRAPHIC ART, (3) REACTING THE AREAS EXPOSED BY SAID STENCIL WITH A VAPOROUS SECOND COMPOSITION, THE REACTION PRODUCT OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND COMPOSITIONS BEING VISIBLE ONLY IN ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT; (B) A SECONDARY TREATMENT FOR APPLYING A PERMANENT MARKING TO SAID ARTICLE OF GRAPHIC ART MARKED WITH SAID PRELIMINARY FLUORESCENT MARKING INCLUDING (1) COATING SAID ARTICLE OF GRAPHIC ART WITH A THIRD REACTIVE COMPOSITION, (2) ALIGNING SAID STENCIL TO SAID FLUORESCENT MARKING, AND (3) APPLYING A FOURTH REACTIVE SUBSTANCE IN THE EXPOSED AREAS OF SAID STENCIL, THE REACTION PRODUCT OF SAID THIRD REACTIVE COMPOSITION AND SAID FOURTH REACTIVE SUBSTANCE GIVING A PERMANENT MARKING VISIBLE IN A ACTINIC LIGHT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A PROCESS FOR MARKING AN ARTICLE OF GRAPHIC ART COMPRISING (A) A PRELIMINARY TREATMENT FOR APPLYING A FLUORESCENT MARKING VISIBLE ONLY IN ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT TO AN ARTICLE OF GRAPHIC ART, SAID PRELIMINARY TREATMENT INCLUDING (1) COATING SAID ARTICLE OF GRAPHIC ART WITH A REACTIVE FIRST COMPOSITION, (2) APPLYING A STENCIL TO SAID ARTICLE OF GRAPHIC ART, (3) REACTING THE AREAS EXPOSED BY SAID STENCIL WITH A VAPOROUS SECOND COMPOSITION, THE REACTION PRODUCT OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND COMPOSITIONS BEING VISIBLE ONLY IN ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT; (B) A SECONDARY TREATMENT FOR APPLYING A PERMANENT MARKING TO SAID ARTICLE OF GRAPHIC ART MARKED WITH SAID PRELIMINARY FLUORESCENT MARKING INCLUDING (1) COATING SAID ARTICLE OF GRAPHIC ART WITH A THIRD REACTIVE COMPOSITION, (2) ALIGNING SAID STENCIL TO SAID FLUORESCENT MARKING, AND (3) APPLYING A FOURTH REACTIVE SUBSTANCE IN THE EXPOSED AREAS OF SAID STENCIL, THE REACTION PRODUCT OF SAID THIRD REACTIVE COMPOSITION AND SAID FOURTH REACTIVE SUBSTANCE GIVING A PERMANENT MARKING VISIBLE IN A ACTINIC LIGHT.
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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) | 1966-07-01 | 1966-12-31 | 1967-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-01 | 1970-12-31 | 1971-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-01 | 1974-12-31 | 1975-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |