US3609694A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Coding means
Assignee: Individual
•
Filing: 1967-12-20
•
Granted: 1971-09-28
•
Expires: 1987-12-20
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for electrically coding discrete opaque articles of variable size of the type having a piece of electrically responsive material placed in a predetermined space relation to at least one side of said article, comprising an electric recording head, means to move said article into operative electrical engagement between said recording head and said material, and information input means connected to said head.
Inventors
- 👤 William Brenner
- 👤 Sidney Koslow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:32
CPC Classifications
B; B07; B07C; B07C3/00; B07C3/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
Means for electrically coding discrete articles comprising, an article to be coded, electrically responsive material adapted to be applied to said article, an electric recording head adapted to act on said electrically responsive material, to impart information to said material, means to move said article into operative electrical engagement with respect to said recording head and said material, and information input means connected to said head.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
Means for electrically coding discrete articles comprising, an article to be coded, electrically responsive material adapted to be applied to said article, an electric recording head adapted to act on said electrically responsive material, to impart information to said material, means to move said article into operative electrical engagement with respect to said recording head and said material, and information input means connected to said head.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 having means to affix said electrically responsive material to said articles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 having memory means connected between said input means and said head.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said information input means is a character reader.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus as in claim 2 wherein said information input means is a character reader.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus as in claim 3 wherein said information input means is a character reader.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said head imparts information to said material in erasable form.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said material is spaced with respect to one side only.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said electrical coding means is electrostatic.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-09-27 | 1975-03-29 | 1975-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-27 | 1979-03-29 | 1979-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-27 | 1983-03-29 | 1983-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |