US3562497A
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Postal address device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1967-08-16
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Granted: 1971-02-09
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Expires: 1987-08-16
Abstract
Abstract A rectangular metal foil or seal is used on envelopes, postcards and the like and is provided with coded arrangements of perforations indicating an address.
Inventors
- 👤 Francisco Lopes Gastal
- 👤 Raul Da Silva Vieitas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:20
CPC Classifications
B; B07; B07C; B07C3/00; B07C3/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
51 words
A postage article comprising an electrically conductive metallic seal provided with a plurality of perforations of predetermined address code, and adhesive means for connecting said metallic seal to a postage item, said metallic seal being of self-supporting thickness, and said perforations being arranged in a plurality of predetermined rows and columns.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
51 words
A postage article comprising an electrically conductive metallic seal provided with a plurality of perforations of predetermined address code, and adhesive means for connecting said metallic seal to a postage item, said metallic seal being of self-supporting thickness, and said perforations being arranged in a plurality of predetermined rows and columns.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A postage article as claimed in claim 1 wherein said metallic seal has a thickness of approximately 0.025 mm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A postage article as claimed in claim 1 wherein said adhesive means includes a layer of dry cement adapted for being activated by moisture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
An article as claimed in claim 3 wherein the seal has a polished surface so that the perforations can be photoelectrically detected.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
An article as claimed in claim 3 wherein the perforations are arranged in six lines with a maximum of nine perforations in each line.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
An article as claimed in claim 3 comprising a postal envelope to which the seal is connected.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
An article as claimed in claim 3 comprising a postcard to which the seal is connected.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
An article as claimed in claim 3 comprising reference means on said seal to facilitate examination of the perforations.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
An article as claimed in claim 3 wherein the seal is a metal foil.
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) | 1974-02-08 | 1974-08-10 | 1975-02-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-08 | 1978-08-10 | 1979-02-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-08 | 1982-08-10 | 1983-02-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |