US3650210A
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Method of making theft-proof credit card
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-06-12
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Granted: 1972-03-21
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Expires: 1990-06-12
Abstract
Abstract A credit card or similar identification card is constructed in the form now commonly accepted with the added step of making one segment easily separable from the card to be carried separately usually in the pocket or on a key chain and reinserted upon presentation. The segment carries a portion of the owner''s name and a portion of the serial number of the card, and the segment is not completely separated from the card as originally submitted to the owner. This feature facilitates production and handling of the card and the owner can use the card without detaching the segment if he is not concerned with achieving the extra protection resulting from carrying the parts separately.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank Archer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:42
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D25/00; B42D25/40; B42D25/475; B41; B41L; B41L19/00; B42D25/20; B42D25/405; B42D25/425; G; G07; G07C; G07C9/00; G07C9/20; G07C9/21; B42D2033/42; B42D2035/08; B42D25/30; B42D25/324; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S283/00; Y10S283/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A method of making a credit card which is virtually unusable except by the rightful owner, said method comprising: producing a card having spaces for personal identification indicia thereon; cutting entirely through the thickness of the card along a substantially continuous line entirely within the periphery of the card to form a conjugate snap-out segment having a portion only of said spaces for indicia thereon, so that said segment of the completed card can be separately carried by the owner and reinserted with the card whenever the card is used; adding personal identification indicia on said card with a portion only of such indicia on said segment; said cutting being incomplete leaving very small webs holding said segment in place for certain of said owners not desiring the protection afforded by separation of the segment, as well as facilitating embossing of personal identification indicia on the card.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
147 words
A method of making a credit card which is virtually unusable except by the rightful owner, said method comprising: producing a card having spaces for personal identification indicia thereon; cutting entirely through the thickness of the card along a substantially continuous line entirely within the periphery of the card to form a conjugate snap-out segment having a portion only of said spaces for indicia thereon, so that said segment of the completed card can be separately carried by the owner and reinserted with the card whenever the card is used; adding personal identification indicia on said card with a portion only of such indicia on said segment; said cutting being incomplete leaving very small webs holding said segment in place for certain of said owners not desiring the protection afforded by separation of the segment, as well as facilitating embossing of personal identification indicia on the card.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said personal identification indicia are impressed onto the card, including said spaces, after said cutting step.
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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) | 1975-03-21 | 1975-09-20 | 1976-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-21 | 1979-09-20 | 1980-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-21 | 1983-09-20 | 1984-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |