US3792237A
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Embossed card orientation device
Assignee: Boeing North American Inc
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Filing: 1971-12-13
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Granted: 1974-02-12
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Expires: 1991-12-13
Abstract
Abstract This invention discloses a device for orienting credit cards insuring the embossed account numbers of the credit card will be entering the character scanning apparatus in correct attitude. The orientation device has a top member with a substantially flat surface formed with an accurately dimensioned groove to receive a row of embossed characters on a credit card. The raised portion of the groove tapers at an angle of about ten degrees to the top surface permitting easy lateral sliding of the character row substantially free of interference with adjacent character rows of the credit card.
Inventors
- 👤 G Olson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 07:19
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K13/00; G06K13/02; G06K13/06; G06K13/063; G06K7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A device for guiding an embossed card into a character scanning apparatus and insuring the embossed characters of the embossed card will enter said character scanning apparatus in proper orientation for registration of saiD characters, said device comprising: a relatively rigid member having a substantially smooth flat surface, a tapered raised portion on said surface extending across a section of said surface wherein the upper surface of said tapered, raised portion is narrower than the lower surface thereof, the taper angle of the sides of said tapered, raised portion is between 5* and 20* relative to said surface of said member to permit an embossed card to be readily moved across said surface and up the tapered sides of said tapered, raised portion transverse to the extension of said tapered, raised portion, said tapered, raised portion to receive and limit the lateral movement of said embossed characters on said embossed card, and said groove being wider at the top than at the bottom thereof and having inside walls which taper between 20* 40* relative to said surface.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
177 words
A device for guiding an embossed card into a character scanning apparatus and insuring the embossed characters of the embossed card will enter said character scanning apparatus in proper orientation for registration of saiD characters, said device comprising: a relatively rigid member having a substantially smooth flat surface, a tapered raised portion on said surface extending across a section of said surface wherein the upper surface of said tapered, raised portion is narrower than the lower surface thereof, the taper angle of the sides of said tapered, raised portion is between 5* and 20* relative to said surface of said member to permit an embossed card to be readily moved across said surface and up the tapered sides of said tapered, raised portion transverse to the extension of said tapered, raised portion, said tapered, raised portion to receive and limit the lateral movement of said embossed characters on said embossed card, and said groove being wider at the top than at the bottom thereof and having inside walls which taper between 20* 40* relative to said surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The device recited in claim 1 wherein said groove defines a specified width which is related to a particular segment of the embossed characters on said embossed card wherein the particular segment is accepted by said groove to operate as a registration index for said embossed card.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The device recited in claim 1 wherein said character scanning apparatus has a preferred character scanning orientation, and said member is so coupled to said character scanning apparatus that said groove supplies an embossed card to said character scanning apparatus in accordance with said preferred character scanning orientation.
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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) | 1977-02-11 | 1977-08-13 | 1978-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-11 | 1981-08-13 | 1982-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-11 | 1985-08-13 | 1986-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |