US3757684A
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High speed automatic card embosser
Assignee: Entrust Corp
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Filing: 1971-12-13
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Granted: 1973-09-11
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Expires: 1991-12-13
Abstract
Abstract A machine for embossing credit cards having data reading means, a computer controlling selectively operable embossing punches corresponding to each character, and indexing means for moving the card past each embossing punch.
Inventors
- 👤 J Drillick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 16:08
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J11/00; B41J11/007; B41J3/00; B41J3/38; B41J3/385; B41J3/387
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
In a credit card embossing machine the combination comprising a. a station housing having a font of selectively operable punch and die pairs, b. for each of said punch and die pairs, a pair of cooperating interposers, c. a pair of bail shafts, the first shaft cooperating with the punches and associated interposers of said punch and die pairs and the second shaft cooperating with the dies and associated interposers of said punch and die pairs, d. drive means for imparting continuous movement to each of the bail shafts, e. each of said bail shafts having a generally circular cross section, f. means in said station housing for supporting each of said bail shafts along its entire operative length against lateral movement, g. said drive means imparting a continuous partial reciprocatory rotational movement to each of said bail shafts, h. cooperative means on said respective bail shafts between said interposer and said punch and die to selectively transmit the continous motion of the bail shafts into a selective embossing motion of the punch and die pairs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
In a credit card embossing machine the combination comprising a. a station housing having a font of selectively operable punch and die pairs, b. for each of said punch and die pairs, a pair of cooperating interposers, c. a pair of bail shafts, the first shaft cooperating with the punches and associated interposers of said punch and die pairs and the second shaft cooperating with the dies and associated interposers of said punch and die pairs, d. drive means for imparting continuous movement to each of the bail shafts, e. each of said bail shafts having a generally circular cross section, f. means in said station housing for supporting each of said bail shafts along its entire operative length against lateral movement, g. said drive means imparting a continuous partial reciprocatory rotational movement to each of said bail shafts, h. cooperative means on said respective bail shafts between said interposer and said punch and die to selectively transmit the continous motion of the bail shafts into a selective embossing motion of the punch and die pairs.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-09-10 | 1977-03-12 | 1977-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-10 | 1981-03-12 | 1981-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-10 | 1985-03-12 | 1985-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |