US3652829A
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Discrimination card for card reader
Assignee: Tokico Ltd
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Filing: 1970-07-02
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Granted: 1972-03-28
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Expires: 1990-07-02
Abstract
Abstract A discrimination card for card reader has plural and different information codes incorporated therein. The information codes can be variably and desirably set up in one card. The discrimination card cooperates with a single card reader which is capable of reading each information code and has a single card insertion slot.
Inventors
- 👤 Ken Hayakawa
- 👤 Mitsuaki Tamada
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:03
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D7/00; B67D7/06; B67D7/08; B67D7/14; G; G06; G06K; G06K19/00; G06K19/04; G06Q; G06Q20/00; G06Q20/30; G06Q20/34; G06Q20/342; G07; G07F; G07F7/00; G07F7/02; G07F7/025; G07F7/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A discrimination card for a single card reader having a single card insertion slot and a plurality of reader parts capable of reading respectively thE codes of the card, said card comprising a plurality of individual card members having each respectively different information codes, said card members having means for connection to contiguous card members in a predetermined arrangement, said means including said card members having a projection or recess on at least one side thereof adapted to fit with complementary recess or projection of an adjoining card member in said predetermined arrangement, and each said card member being replaceable with another similar card member having a similar type of code so as to provide a combination of card containing other information.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A discrimination card for a single card reader having a single card insertion slot and a plurality of reader parts capable of reading respectively thE codes of the card, said card comprising a plurality of individual card members having each respectively different information codes, said card members having means for connection to contiguous card members in a predetermined arrangement, said means including said card members having a projection or recess on at least one side thereof adapted to fit with complementary recess or projection of an adjoining card member in said predetermined arrangement, and each said card member being replaceable with another similar card member having a similar type of code so as to provide a combination of card containing other information.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The discrimination card as claimed in claim 1, in which card members providing information of a varied type include complementary projections or recesses varying in their relative positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The discrimination card as claimed in claim 1, including a grip portion on at least one of said cards having a recess at one side thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The discrimination card as claimed in claim 1, comprising a frame body housing, means for holding said card members connected to each other to form said card, and means for fastening said card in said frame body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The discrimination card as claimed in claim 4, including a grip portion on said frame body having an opening at one side thereof.
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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) | 1975-03-28 | 1975-09-27 | 1976-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-28 | 1979-09-27 | 1980-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-28 | 1983-09-27 | 1984-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |