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US3099089A
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Assignee: Chart Pak Inc
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Filing: 1961-06-16
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Granted: 1963-07-30
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Expires: 1981-06-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Elizabeth A Bond
- 👤 Howard N Gold
- 👤 John S Marran
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 21:51
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44C; B44C1/00; B44C1/16; B44C1/162
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A METHOD OF PROVIDING A LATERAL GROUPING OF SPACED CHARACTERS USING INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERS IMPRINTED ON UNITS OF TRANSPARENT, RELATIVELY THIN AND FLEXIBLE SHEET MATERIAL WHICH MATERIAL IS PROVIDED WITH A PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE BACKING TO CAUSE EACH SUCH UNIT TO ADHERE TO A LAYOUT SURFACE BY APPLICATION OF PRESSURE, SAID METHOD COMPRISING THE STEPS OF AFFIXING A FIRST UNIT PROVIDED WITH A CHARACTER TO A SUBSTANTIALLY TRANSPARENT LAYOUT SURFACE WHICH IS POSITIONED ABOVE A GUIDE HAVING AT LEAST ONE VERTICAL LINE ADAPTED TO BE USED FOR SPACING PURPOSES; POSITIONING SAID LAYOUT SURFACE RELATIVE TO SAID VERTICAL LINE SUCH THAT SAID LINE BECOMES DISPOSED AT THE TRAILING EDGE OF SAID CHARACTER, AND AFFIXING A SECOND CHARACTER UNIT TO SAID LAYOUT SURFACE IN SUCH A POSITION THAT THE LEADING EDGE OF THE SECOND CHARACTER IS SEPARATED FROM THE TRAILING EDGE OF THE FIRST CHARACTER SUBSTANTIALLY BY THE WIDTH OF SAID LINE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
149 words
A METHOD OF PROVIDING A LATERAL GROUPING OF SPACED CHARACTERS USING INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERS IMPRINTED ON UNITS OF TRANSPARENT, RELATIVELY THIN AND FLEXIBLE SHEET MATERIAL WHICH MATERIAL IS PROVIDED WITH A PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE BACKING TO CAUSE EACH SUCH UNIT TO ADHERE TO A LAYOUT SURFACE BY APPLICATION OF PRESSURE, SAID METHOD COMPRISING THE STEPS OF AFFIXING A FIRST UNIT PROVIDED WITH A CHARACTER TO A SUBSTANTIALLY TRANSPARENT LAYOUT SURFACE WHICH IS POSITIONED ABOVE A GUIDE HAVING AT LEAST ONE VERTICAL LINE ADAPTED TO BE USED FOR SPACING PURPOSES; POSITIONING SAID LAYOUT SURFACE RELATIVE TO SAID VERTICAL LINE SUCH THAT SAID LINE BECOMES DISPOSED AT THE TRAILING EDGE OF SAID CHARACTER, AND AFFIXING A SECOND CHARACTER UNIT TO SAID LAYOUT SURFACE IN SUCH A POSITION THAT THE LEADING EDGE OF THE SECOND CHARACTER IS SEPARATED FROM THE TRAILING EDGE OF THE FIRST CHARACTER SUBSTANTIALLY BY THE WIDTH OF SAID LINE.
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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) | 1966-07-29 | 1967-01-28 | 1967-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-29 | 1971-01-28 | 1971-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-29 | 1975-01-28 | 1975-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |