Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A method of making a multiplicity of substantially identical sign plates, comprising photographing art work on a series of frames on film having sprocket holes so that the art work on each frame is registered with respect to the sprocket holes, developing the film to obtain a roll of developed film frames with intelligence and background thereon with a portion of said film being transparent, affixing a reflecting backing layer to the back of the film frames so as to reflect through said transparent portion of the film, positioning each film frame with reflecting backing precisely beneath a cutting die by using a sprocket hole, and cutting out a sign plate.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
111 words
A method of making a multiplicity of substantially identical sign plates, comprising photographing art work on a series of frames on film having sprocket holes so that the art work on each frame is registered with respect to the sprocket holes, developing the film to obtain a roll of developed film frames with intelligence and background thereon with a portion of said film being transparent, affixing a reflecting backing layer to the back of the film frames so as to reflect through said transparent portion of the film, positioning each film frame with reflecting backing precisely beneath a cutting die by using a sprocket hole, and cutting out a sign plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The method of claim 11 including applying a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and a cover sheet to the reflecting layer before cutting out the sign plate, whereby the sign plate is ready for contact adhesion upon peeling off the cover sheet, without applying fresh adhesive which would be messy, difficult to cover completely and evenly, and time consuming.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 11 wherein the reflecting backing layer includes a transparent color sheet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 11 including depositing a transparent cOlor on the film after developing so that the reflective backing layer reflects a metallic color.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 11 wherein said art work is in color, and photographing it with color film to obtain desired colors, so that the reflecting backing reflects said desired colors.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 11 including affixing the sign plate to a body member of a jewelry piece.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 11 including developing the film so that the intelligence and background are of different colors.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
The method of claim 7 including affixing the sign plate to a bezel channel having a bottom wall with edges, and applying a color coating to said edges before affixing the sign plate to the bezel channel so that the color coating merges with the color portions of the film.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 2 including affixing the sign plate to a jewelry piece, and beveling the sign plates.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
56 words
A method of making a sign plate comprising photographing art work on film, developing the film to obtain a developed film with intelligence and background thereon with a portion of said film being transparent, and affixing a reflecting backing to the back of the film so as to reflect through said transparent portion of the film.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
56 words
A method of making a sign plate comprising photographing art work on film, developing the film to obtain a developed film with intelligence and background thereon with a portion of said film being transparent, and affixing a reflecting backing to the back of the film so as to reflect through said transparent portion of the film.