US3564215A
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Identification device
Assignee: GENERAL NUCLEAR Inc
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Filing: 1969-05-15
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Granted: 1971-02-16
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Expires: 1989-05-15
Abstract
Abstract A set of identification cards, each of which may have a photograph of a person thereon, the cards being useful for identification for cashing checks and the like; the color of the card may indicate the maximum size check which may be cashed, and the amount of radioactive material on the photograph on each card may indicate the maximum size check which may be cashed.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter P Peeples Jr
- 👤 Olan F Horn
- 👤 John E Greaney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:50
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F7/00; G07F7/08; G06; G06K; G06K19/00; G06K19/06; G06K19/08; G06K19/10; G06Q; G06Q20/00; G06Q20/38; G06Q20/40; G06Q20/403; G06Q20/4033; G07F7/086; G21; G21H; G21H5/00; G21H5/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S283/00; Y10S283/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
61 words
An identification system comprising: a plurality of identification cards, each of said cards including indexing means unique to one of a plurality of specific groups, said indexing means including discrete amounts of radioactive material applied to all of said cards in a given group; and each of said cards further including means for uniquely associating said card with a particular user.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
61 words
An identification system comprising: a plurality of identification cards, each of said cards including indexing means unique to one of a plurality of specific groups, said indexing means including discrete amounts of radioactive material applied to all of said cards in a given group; and each of said cards further including means for uniquely associating said card with a particular user.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said associating means is a photograph.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said radioactive material is superposed on said associating means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the cards within each discrete one of said groups is colored differently from those of any other of said groups.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 1, and including validating means which include means for determining the quantity of radiation emitted by said cards.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The system of claim 5 wherein said validating means includes means for indexing same to each of said specific groups, whereby it may be determined within which one of said groups any individual card is classified.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 6 wherein the cards within each discrete one of said groups is colored differently from those of any other of said groups.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 7 wherein said indexing means is color keyed to the particular colors attributed to said group colors.
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) | 1974-02-15 | 1974-08-17 | 1975-02-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-15 | 1978-08-17 | 1979-02-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-15 | 1982-08-17 | 1983-02-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |