US3830195A
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Fingerprint reproduction means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-27
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Granted: 1974-08-20
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Expires: 1992-11-27
Abstract
Abstract A fingerprint reproducing device includes a roll of transparent adhesive tape mounted on a hollow spindle having a source of marking material supported therewithin and adapted for transfer to a finger member on contact therewith. The spindle is mounted on a base having a planar surface whereon a section of tape is retained to receive the treated finger to transfer the print thereof to the adhesive surface.
Inventors
- 👤 L Burleson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 10:35
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/117; A61B5/1171; A61B5/1172
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A finger print reproducing device comprising: a. a source of marking material adapted for transfer of such material to a finger in contact therewith; b. a roll of transparent tape having an adhesive surface; c. base means including a spindle rotatably supporting said roll for dispensing with said adhesive surface facing upwardly; d. said base having a generally planar surface portion and tape retaining elements therewith whereby a section of tape drawn from said roll may be retained at said planar surface; e. said source being retained within at lEast one end of said spindle; and f. tear means associated with said base means whereby a retained section on whose adhesive surface a finger print has been transferred, by a finger previously in contact with said source, may be separated and transposed to a further support medium.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A finger print reproducing device comprising: a. a source of marking material adapted for transfer of such material to a finger in contact therewith; b. a roll of transparent tape having an adhesive surface; c. base means including a spindle rotatably supporting said roll for dispensing with said adhesive surface facing upwardly; d. said base having a generally planar surface portion and tape retaining elements therewith whereby a section of tape drawn from said roll may be retained at said planar surface; e. said source being retained within at lEast one end of said spindle; and f. tear means associated with said base means whereby a retained section on whose adhesive surface a finger print has been transferred, by a finger previously in contact with said source, may be separated and transposed to a further support medium.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device as in claim 1 wherein said spindle is cylindrical and said source is retained within the cylinder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A device as in claim 1 wherein said marking material comprises particulate material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device as in claim 3 wherein said particulate material is enclosed in a perforate container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device as in claim 1 wherein said spindle is supported at notched sidewalls of said base.
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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) | 1977-08-19 | 1978-02-18 | 1978-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-19 | 1982-02-18 | 1982-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-19 | 1986-02-18 | 1986-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |