US3585594A
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Verifying device for credit cards or the like
Assignee: Clary Corp
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Filing: 1969-09-24
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Granted: 1971-06-15
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Expires: 1989-09-24
Abstract
Abstract A device for verifying ownership of a credit card, pass, or the like, in which holes are provided indicating, by their position, a code representing the dimensions of certain of the owner''s fingers. When the card owner advances his hand against slides carrying optical elements, such elements are aligned with each other and with the holes in the card to pass beams of light from a lamp within the device.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred N Schwend
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 10:49
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07C; G07C9/00; G07C9/20; G07C9/22; G07C9/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A device for determining authenticity of a credit card or the like having an opening therein located in a position representing a certain measurement of a person''s hand, comprising: means for supporting said card, a pair of members, means supporting said members for movement relative to said card and independently of each other, means on one of said members engageable by one part of said person''s hand, means on the other of said members engageable by another part of a person''s hand, means on said one member forming a row light transmitting elements movable under said opening upon movement of said one member, means on said other member forming an additional light transmitting element for transmitting a beam of light through different ones of said row of elements upon movement of said other member whereby said light beam will be transmitted through said opening only if the position of said opening in said card corresponds to said certain measurement of said person''s hand.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
163 words
A device for determining authenticity of a credit card or the like having an opening therein located in a position representing a certain measurement of a person''s hand, comprising: means for supporting said card, a pair of members, means supporting said members for movement relative to said card and independently of each other, means on one of said members engageable by one part of said person''s hand, means on the other of said members engageable by another part of a person''s hand, means on said one member forming a row light transmitting elements movable under said opening upon movement of said one member, means on said other member forming an additional light transmitting element for transmitting a beam of light through different ones of said row of elements upon movement of said other member whereby said light beam will be transmitted through said opening only if the position of said opening in said card corresponds to said certain measurement of said person''s hand.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein the light exit ends of said row of light transmitting elements are arranged in a pattern different from the light entrance ends thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said row of light transmitting elements comprises light transmitting members having their light exit ends related to their light entrance ends in accordance with a scrambled code.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A device according to claim 1 comprising a light source, and means carried by said other member for directing a beam of light from said light source through said additional light transmitting element in all positions of said other member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device according to claim 4 comprising means operable by one of said members for controlling said light source.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device according to claim 1 comprising spring means for independently retracting said members from positions advanced by said person''s hand.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
177 words
A device for determining authenticity of a credit card or the like having a light transmitting area thereon located in a position representing the length of a finger of a person''s hand, comprising means for supporting said card, a pair members, means supporting said members for movement relative to said card and independently of each other, a projection on one of said members engageable by the tip of said finger, a projection on the other of said members engageable by a finger crotch of said person''s hand, means on a first one of said members forming a row of light transmitting elements movable under said light transmitting area upon movement of said first member, means on a second one of said members forming an additional light transmitting element for transmitting a beam of light through different ones of said row of elements upon movement of said second member whereby said light beam will be transmitted through said light transmitting area only if the position of said light transmitting area corresponds to the length of said person''s finger.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
177 words
A device for determining authenticity of a credit card or the like having a light transmitting area thereon located in a position representing the length of a finger of a person''s hand, comprising means for supporting said card, a pair members, means supporting said members for movement relative to said card and independently of each other, a projection on one of said members engageable by the tip of said finger, a projection on the other of said members engageable by a finger crotch of said person''s hand, means on a first one of said members forming a row of light transmitting elements movable under said light transmitting area upon movement of said first member, means on a second one of said members forming an additional light transmitting element for transmitting a beam of light through different ones of said row of elements upon movement of said second member whereby said light beam will be transmitted through said light transmitting area only if the position of said light transmitting area corresponds to the length of said person''s finger.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device according to claim 7 wherein said projection on said other member is engageable by the finger crotch between said finger and a next adjacent finger.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device according to claim 7 comprising a normally extinguished light source and, means responsive to movement of one of said members for causing said light source to illuminate.
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) | 1974-06-14 | 1974-12-14 | 1975-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-14 | 1978-12-14 | 1979-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-14 | 1982-12-14 | 1983-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |