US3294424A
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Ballot or the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-10-12
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Granted: 1966-12-27
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Expires: 1985-10-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 David D Mathews
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:40
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A BALLOT OR THE LIKE USABLE WITH A STYLUS AND A COMPUTER TO TALLY CHOICES, COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF VERTICALLY STACKED CARDS THAT ARE FASTENED TOGETHER ALONG A COMMON SIDE; A PLURALITY OF STYLUS-RECEIVING PERFORATIONS FORMED IN SAID CARDS, SAID PERFORATIONS BEING VERTICALLY ALIGNED WHEN SAID CARDS ARE FLAT; CHOICE-OFFERING INDICIA PRINTED ON THE UPPER SURFACES OF SAID CARDS ADJACENT EACH OF SAID PERFORATIONS; A TALLY SHEET ON THE BOTTOM OF SAID CARDS AND FASTENED THERETO; AND A PLURALITY OF CHOICE SELECTION-INDICATING ELEMENTS ON SAID TALLY SHEET ARRANGED BELOW SAID PERFORATIONS WITH EACH OF SAID CHOICE SELECTION-INDICATING ELEMENTS BEING KEYED TO A SINGLE ONE OF SAID CHOICEOFFERING INDICIA WHEREBY SAID STYLUS IS INSERTABLE THROUGH SAID PERFORATIONS INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH EACH CHOICE SELECTION-INDICATING ELEMENTS TO INDICATE CHOICES WHEREAFTER SAID TALLY SHEET IS PROCESSED BY SAID COMPUTER TO TALLY SAID CHOICES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A BALLOT OR THE LIKE USABLE WITH A STYLUS AND A COMPUTER TO TALLY CHOICES, COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF VERTICALLY STACKED CARDS THAT ARE FASTENED TOGETHER ALONG A COMMON SIDE; A PLURALITY OF STYLUS-RECEIVING PERFORATIONS FORMED IN SAID CARDS, SAID PERFORATIONS BEING VERTICALLY ALIGNED WHEN SAID CARDS ARE FLAT; CHOICE-OFFERING INDICIA PRINTED ON THE UPPER SURFACES OF SAID CARDS ADJACENT EACH OF SAID PERFORATIONS; A TALLY SHEET ON THE BOTTOM OF SAID CARDS AND FASTENED THERETO; AND A PLURALITY OF CHOICE SELECTION-INDICATING ELEMENTS ON SAID TALLY SHEET ARRANGED BELOW SAID PERFORATIONS WITH EACH OF SAID CHOICE SELECTION-INDICATING ELEMENTS BEING KEYED TO A SINGLE ONE OF SAID CHOICEOFFERING INDICIA WHEREBY SAID STYLUS IS INSERTABLE THROUGH SAID PERFORATIONS INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH EACH CHOICE SELECTION-INDICATING ELEMENTS TO INDICATE CHOICES WHEREAFTER SAID TALLY SHEET IS PROCESSED BY SAID COMPUTER TO TALLY SAID CHOICES.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-12-26 | 1970-06-27 | 1970-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-26 | 1974-06-27 | 1974-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-26 | 1978-06-27 | 1978-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |