US3739719A
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Information printing and storage system
Assignee: Potter Instrument Co Inc
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Filing: 1971-03-08
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Granted: 1973-06-19
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Expires: 1991-03-08
Abstract
Abstract An information printing and storage system in which a printer prints alphanumeric characters and a self-clocking code pattern on paper or card stock. A transducer scanning the printed lines senses the code pattern and provides an electrical output signal representative of the information imprinted.
Inventors
- 👤 J Potter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:44
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K5/00; G06K5/02; B; B41; B41J; B41J3/00; B41J3/44; B41J3/50; B41J3/51
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A printer comprising means to print alphanumeric characters in selected combinations and sequences, and means to print adjacent to each printed character a code pattern representing such character, the code patterns each comprising a plurality of bit positions and representing the adjacent character by the combination of presences and absences of bits in said bit positions, said bit positions occupying the space above and below the character represented thereby, each of said patterns comprising a plurality of pairs of bit positions, each pair of bit positions comprising a bit position above said character and a bit position below said character, said patterns being selected so that each of said pairs of bit positions contains at least one bit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A printer comprising means to print alphanumeric characters in selected combinations and sequences, and means to print adjacent to each printed character a code pattern representing such character, the code patterns each comprising a plurality of bit positions and representing the adjacent character by the combination of presences and absences of bits in said bit positions, said bit positions occupying the space above and below the character represented thereby, each of said patterns comprising a plurality of pairs of bit positions, each pair of bit positions comprising a bit position above said character and a bit position below said character, said patterns being selected so that each of said pairs of bit positions contains at least one bit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A printer as recited in claim 1 wherein said means to print a code pattern prints said code patterns in magnetic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
A printer, as recited in claim 1, wherein said printer prints alphanumeric characters in selected combinations and sequences with spaces between said combinations, and said code pattern printing means includes means to print adjacent to spaces between combinations of said characters a code pattern representing the presence of spaces.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A printer as recited in claim 3 wherein said means to print said code pattern comprises means to print said bits in magnetic material.
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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) | 1976-06-18 | 1976-12-18 | 1977-06-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-18 | 1980-12-18 | 1981-06-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-18 | 1984-12-18 | 1985-06-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |