US3387265A
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Validation means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-06-07
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Granted: 1968-06-04
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Expires: 1983-06-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Smeiman Wilfred
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:58
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K19/00; G06K19/06; G06K19/067
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A VALIDATION SYSTEM COMPRISING: A CREDIT TOKEN BEARING INVISIBLE, INHERENT CODE INDICIA IN AN ARRAY KNOWN ONLY TO THE ISSUER AND TO A PROPER HOLDER OF THE TOKEN, SAID CODE INDICIA COMPRISING ELEMENTS HAVING A PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTIC; A VALIDATION TOKEN INCLUDING VALIDATION INDICIA IN AN ARRAY SELECTED BY THE HOLDER OF THE CREDIT TOKEN, SAID VALIDATION INDICIA HAVING A PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTIC; SAID TOKENS BEING ADAPTED TO BE ASSEMBLED IN CONTIGUOUS RELATIONSHIP TO FORM A STRUCTURE HAVING ITS OWN PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTIC; WHEREBY SAID PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE INDICIA AS ASSEMBLED MAY BE MEASURED, THE MEASURED VALUE BEING INDICATIVE OF THE PROPRIETY OF CUSTODY OF THE CREDIT TOKEN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A VALIDATION SYSTEM COMPRISING: A CREDIT TOKEN BEARING INVISIBLE, INHERENT CODE INDICIA IN AN ARRAY KNOWN ONLY TO THE ISSUER AND TO A PROPER HOLDER OF THE TOKEN, SAID CODE INDICIA COMPRISING ELEMENTS HAVING A PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTIC; A VALIDATION TOKEN INCLUDING VALIDATION INDICIA IN AN ARRAY SELECTED BY THE HOLDER OF THE CREDIT TOKEN, SAID VALIDATION INDICIA HAVING A PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTIC; SAID TOKENS BEING ADAPTED TO BE ASSEMBLED IN CONTIGUOUS RELATIONSHIP TO FORM A STRUCTURE HAVING ITS OWN PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTIC; WHEREBY SAID PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE INDICIA AS ASSEMBLED MAY BE MEASURED, THE MEASURED VALUE BEING INDICATIVE OF THE PROPRIETY OF CUSTODY OF THE CREDIT TOKEN.
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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) | 1971-06-04 | 1971-12-04 | 1972-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-06-04 | 1975-12-04 | 1976-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-06-04 | 1979-12-04 | 1980-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |