US3703779A
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Translucent sign
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-11-14
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Granted: 1972-11-28
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Expires: 1989-11-14
Abstract
Abstract A translucent transit card advertising sign consisting of a sheet of paper or bristol of specific characteristics laminated between two sheets of plastic, one on each side of the paper or bristol. The paper or bristol has an opacity in the range between 90 and 96, a caliper of between 0.003 and 0.0065 inches, and a basis weight of between 120 and 240 pounds in the case of paper, and between 120 and 180 pounds in the case of bristol. When paper is used, its surface is clay coated. The plastic sheets each have a thickness of between 0.0015 and 0.005 inches. In some cases the plastic may be laminated only to one side of the paper or bristol and in that case the plastic thickness will be between 0.0015 and 0.010 inches.
Inventors
- 👤 Allan Goldman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 14:47
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F13/00; G09F13/04; G09F13/08; G09F13/0418; G09F13/0472; G09F13/0481
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A translucent sign for a curved back-lit sign holder of a transit vehicle, said sign being of elongated rectangular shape and comprising a sheet of paper having both its sides coated with clay, said paper having an opacity of between 90 and 96 before printing, a basis weight of between 160 and 240 pounds, a thickness of between 0.003 and 0.0065 inches before printing, an image printed on one side only of said sheet of paper, said sheet of paper being laminated between a pair of plastic sheets, the thickness of each of said plastic sheets being between 0.0015 and 0.005 inches, said plastic sheets being fused into and adhered to said sheet of paper over substantially their entire area of contact with said sheet of paper, so that said sign will retain a curved configuration when it is inserted into said curved sign holder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A translucent sign for a curved back-lit sign holder of a transit vehicle, said sign being of elongated rectangular shape and comprising a sheet of paper having both its sides coated with clay, said paper having an opacity of between 90 and 96 before printing, a basis weight of between 160 and 240 pounds, a thickness of between 0.003 and 0.0065 inches before printing, an image printed on one side only of said sheet of paper, said sheet of paper being laminated between a pair of plastic sheets, the thickness of each of said plastic sheets being between 0.0015 and 0.005 inches, said plastic sheets being fused into and adhered to said sheet of paper over substantially their entire area of contact with said sheet of paper, so that said sign will retain a curved configuration when it is inserted into said curved sign holder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
A sign according to claim 1 wherein said image is a lithograph image.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A sign according to claim 2 wherein said sign is 11 inches in one dimension and between 14 and 84 inches in its other dimension.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
63 words
A sign according to claim 2 wherein said image is formed by inks of colors selected from yellow, cyan, magenta and black, said yellow having a color density in the densichrometer range 9 to 13, said cyan having a color density in the densichrometer range 11 1/2 to 15, and said magenta having a color density in the densichrometer range 13 to 17.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
165 words
A rectangular translucent transit sign for a curved back-lit sign holder of a transit vehicle, said sign comprising a sheet of bristol having an opacity of between 90 and 96 before printing, a basis weight of between 120 and 180 pounds, a thickness of between 0.003 and 0.0065 inches before printing, a lithographic image on said sheet, said image being formed by inks of colors selected from yellow, cyan, magenta and black, said yellow having a color density in the densichrometer range 9 to 13, said cyan having a color density in the densichrometer range 11 1/2 to 15, and said magenta having a color density in the densichrometer range 13 to 17, said sheet of bristol being laminated between a pair of plastic sheets, the thickness of each of Said plastic sheets being between 0.0015 and 0.005 inches, said plastic sheets being fused to and adhered to said sheet of bristol over said substantially their entire area of contact with said sheet of bristol.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
165 words
A rectangular translucent transit sign for a curved back-lit sign holder of a transit vehicle, said sign comprising a sheet of bristol having an opacity of between 90 and 96 before printing, a basis weight of between 120 and 180 pounds, a thickness of between 0.003 and 0.0065 inches before printing, a lithographic image on said sheet, said image being formed by inks of colors selected from yellow, cyan, magenta and black, said yellow having a color density in the densichrometer range 9 to 13, said cyan having a color density in the densichrometer range 11 1/2 to 15, and said magenta having a color density in the densichrometer range 13 to 17, said sheet of bristol being laminated between a pair of plastic sheets, the thickness of each of Said plastic sheets being between 0.0015 and 0.005 inches, said plastic sheets being fused to and adhered to said sheet of bristol over said substantially their entire area of contact with said sheet of bristol.
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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) | 1975-11-28 | 1976-05-29 | 1976-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-11-28 | 1980-05-29 | 1980-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-11-28 | 1984-05-29 | 1984-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |