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US3576537A
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Hand id system
Assignee: Polaroid Corp
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Filing: 1968-12-05
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Granted: 1971-04-27
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Expires: 1988-12-05
Abstract
Abstract A spring-retained bar and pin are hand displaced to encode measurements of the hand. Comparison of the encoded measurements may be made with a coded ID card.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard H Ernst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 19:07
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D25/00; B42D25/30; B42D25/305; G; G07; G07C; G07C9/00; G07C9/20; G07C9/22; G07C9/25; B42D2033/04; B42D2035/02; B42D2035/06; B42D2035/08; B42D2035/34; B42D25/309; B42D25/318; B42D25/346; B42D25/40; B42D25/45; B42D25/455; B42D25/46; B42D25/465; B42D25/47
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A process for validating or authenticating an ID card to be presented at an inspection station comprising the steps of measuring a hand of the intended bearer to whom said card is to be issued; translating said measurement into a predetermined coded designation; containing said designation on said card; causing the user of said card to present it at an inspection station; measuring the hand of the presentor of said card at said inspection station; and comparing said respective measurements to determine whether they are the same or different.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A process for validating or authenticating an ID card to be presented at an inspection station comprising the steps of measuring a hand of the intended bearer to whom said card is to be issued; translating said measurement into a predetermined coded designation; containing said designation on said card; causing the user of said card to present it at an inspection station; measuring the hand of the presentor of said card at said inspection station; and comparing said respective measurements to determine whether they are the same or different.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A process as defined in claim 1 wherein said coded designation is supplied to said card in the form of at least one hole punch, said designation determining the relative position on said card of said hole punch.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-04-26 | 1974-10-26 | 1975-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-26 | 1978-10-26 | 1979-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-26 | 1982-10-26 | 1983-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |