US3666516A
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Hot stamp tape
Assignee: RICHARD E DUNNING
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Filing: 1971-10-12
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Granted: 1972-05-30
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Expires: 1991-10-12
Abstract
Abstract A WEB OF INDETERMINATE LENGTH CARRYING THERMALLY TRANSFERABLE MATERIAL, USUALLY REFERRED TO AS HOT STAMP TAPE, IS STRUCTURED TO PROVIDE AN IMPROVED SIMULATED WOOD GRAIN PATTERN ON A SUBSTRATE AFTER TRANSFER TO THE SUBSTRATE OF TRANSFERABLE PORTIONS OF THE TAPE. THE WEB OR TAPE MAY BE PROVIDED IN SHEET FORM. THE STRUCTURE COMPRISES "TICKS" OF DISCRETE LINEARLY ORIENTED SPOTS OF MATERIAL HAVING LOW SPECULAR REFLIECTIVITY COATED ON A MATTE CARRIER SHEET, AS BY PRINTING AND A LAYER COATED THEREON TO PROVIDE THE TOP LAYER OF THE TRANSFERRED MATERIAL, WHICH REPLICATES THE SURFACE OF THE CARRIER SHEET AND THE COATED TICKS OR DOTS.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard E Dunning
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2026-10-24 20:45
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44F; B44F9/00; B44F9/02; B44C; B44C1/00; B44C1/16; B44C1/165; B44C1/17; B44C1/1712; B44C1/1729; B44C3/00; B44C3/08; B44C3/085; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/913; Y10S428/914; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24355; Y10T428/24438; Y10T428/24446; Y10T428/24479; Y10T428/24521; Y10T428/24529; Y10T428/24802; Y10T428/24843; Y10T428/24893; Y10T428/24901; Y10T428/24917; Y10T428/24934; Y10T428/28; Y10T428/2813; Y10T428/2817; Y10T428/2826; Y10T428/2839; Y10T428/2843; Y10T428/2848; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31786; Y10T428/31801
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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) | 1975-05-30 | 1975-11-29 | 1976-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-30 | 1979-11-29 | 1980-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-30 | 1983-11-29 | 1984-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |