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Photograph bearing identification card structure and method of manufacture
Assignee: Maran Plastic Co
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Filing: 1971-06-08
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Granted: 1973-09-18
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Expires: 1991-06-08
Abstract
Abstract An identification or credit card structure is disclosed which includes a photographic likeness of an individual as well as printed information relating to the individual. The card is preferably comprised of three layers of plastic material with the printed information printed in reverse on the back side of the uppermost layer of plastic. The photographic likeness may be on conventional photographic paper or may be imprinted directly on a plastic panel. When imprinted on a plastic panel, the photograph is fused into the overall card structure upon lamination to form a tamper-proof, solid plastic card. Other techniques for rendering the card resistant to tampering are also disclosed, including the use of special printing techniques and special inks.
Inventors
- 👤 M Annenberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:15
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D25/00; B42D25/30; B42D25/309; B42D25/20; B42D25/23; B42D25/36; B42D25/378; B42D25/40; B42D25/405; B42D25/425; B42D25/45; B42D25/455; B42D25/46; B42D25/465; B42D25/47; B42D25/324; B42D25/475; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S283/00; Y10S283/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
An identification card comprising: a core portion formed of a sheet of plastic material having first and second surfaces and including a photographic likeness for identifying a specific individual, a first overlay portion of transparent plastic material overlying said first surface of said core portion, said transparent plastic material having a chemical composition and physical properties substantially identical with those of said plastic material of said core portion, said overlay portion having an inner surface and an outer surface; alphanumeric characters printed in reverse in ink on said inner surface of said first overlay portion and visible in normal, readable orientation through said outer surface of said first overlay panel, a second overlay portion overlying said second surface of said core portion and formed of plastic material having a chemical composition and physical properties substantially identical with those of said plastic material of said core portion. said first and second overlay portions directly united with said first and second surfaces, respectively, of said core portion to form a unitary plastic body wherein said inner surface of said first overlay portion is juxtaposed to said first surface of said core portion, sealing said reverse printed alphanumeric characters and said photographic likeness within said unitary plastic body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
An identification card comprising: a core portion formed of a sheet of plastic material having first and second surfaces and including a photographic likeness for identifying a specific individual, a first overlay portion of transparent plastic material overlying said first surface of said core portion, said transparent plastic material having a chemical composition and physical properties substantially identical with those of said plastic material of said core portion, said overlay portion having an inner surface and an outer surface; alphanumeric characters printed in reverse in ink on said inner surface of said first overlay portion and visible in normal, readable orientation through said outer surface of said first overlay panel, a second overlay portion overlying said second surface of said core portion and formed of plastic material having a chemical composition and physical properties substantially identical with those of said plastic material of said core portion. said first and second overlay portions directly united with said first and second surfaces, respectively, of said core portion to form a unitary plastic body wherein said inner surface of said first overlay portion is juxtaposed to said first surface of said core portion, sealing said reverse printed alphanumeric characters and said photographic likeness within said unitary plastic body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
An identification card as in claim 1, wherein: said protographic likeness comprises a photographic image printed directly on said core material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
An identification card as in claim 1 further comprising; a pattern printed over said alpha numeric characters on said inner surface of said first overlay portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
An identification card as in claim 3, wherein: said pattern is printed in a frangible ink.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
An identification card as in claim 4, wherein: said frangible ink is a fluorescent ink.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
An identification card as in claim 4, wherein: said frangible ink is a magnetic ink.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
An identification card as in claim 4, wherein: said frangible ink is a radioactive ink.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
An identification card as in claim 3, wherein: said printing pattern covers at least a portion of said photographic likeness.
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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) | 1976-09-17 | 1977-03-19 | 1977-09-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-17 | 1981-03-19 | 1981-09-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-17 | 1985-03-19 | 1985-09-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |