US3833929A
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Positive identification credit or id card and apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-17
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Granted: 1974-09-03
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Expires: 1992-10-17
Abstract
Abstract A credit card positive identification arrangement having a machine incorporated with a standard type credit card charge slip information imprinting device and providing a visual read out of the acceptability or non-acceptability of the credit or ID card to be validated. The device utilizes a combination of a plurality of rotatable secret bridging wiper contacts to change the electrical circuit in the card from an open circuit to a closed circuit and thereby signal an acceptable card. An electronic positive identification arrangement is also contemplated in which an electronic control circuit, being activated by the proper secret digital combination, will operate a servo motor to rotate the respective indicators to their proper settings. Another type of positive identification arrangement is shown utilizing magnet attraction between a disc magnet and a printed circuit in the card to set the proper combination and thereby close the electrical circuit in the card.
Inventors
- 👤 J Kirley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 12:13
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F7/00; G07F7/08; G07F7/10; G06; G06Q; G06Q20/00; G06Q20/30; G06Q20/34; G06Q20/347; G07F7/1025; G07F7/1058
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A positive identification credit or ID card for use with verification apparatus having an electrical circuit comprising three insulated parts adapted to be laminated together in a superposed relationship, a plurality of contacts on one outside part, a plurality of corresponding contacts on the opposite outside part, a plurality of rotatable resilient wiping contacts mounted on the intermediate part, an interrupted electrical circuit on both outside parts, and means operatively connected to said rotatable wiping contacts for setting each of the latter according to a predetermined secret combination and interconnecting the contacts on the outside parts of the card to thereby close said electrical circuit and activate an indicator whereby said card may be authenticated by said verification apparatus, said wiping contacts being electrically insulated from said contacts on the outside parts until said secret combination is set.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A positive identification credit or ID card for use with verification apparatus having an electrical circuit comprising three insulated parts adapted to be laminated together in a superposed relationship, a plurality of contacts on one outside part, a plurality of corresponding contacts on the opposite outside part, a plurality of rotatable resilient wiping contacts mounted on the intermediate part, an interrupted electrical circuit on both outside parts, and means operatively connected to said rotatable wiping contacts for setting each of the latter according to a predetermined secret combination and interconnecting the contacts on the outside parts of the card to thereby close said electrical circuit and activate an indicator whereby said card may be authenticated by said verification apparatus, said wiping contacts being electrically insulated from said contacts on the outside parts until said secret combination is set.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The card as claimed in claim 1 wherein said rotatable resilient wiping contacts are constituted of spring steel and are adapted to simultaneously engage the coresponding contacts on opposite outside parts of said three insulated parts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
92 words
A combination credit card positive identification machine and standard type credit card charge slip information imprinting device on which a credit card having a hidden normally open electrical circuit is placed, comprising a portable console provided with a plurality of rotatable knobs settable according to a secret combination, means including rotatable wiper contacts, hidden in said card and operatively connected to said knobs for bridging the open portions of said electrical circuit in the credit card being authenticated if the proper setting is established to thereby signal the acceptability of said card.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
92 words
A combination credit card positive identification machine and standard type credit card charge slip information imprinting device on which a credit card having a hidden normally open electrical circuit is placed, comprising a portable console provided with a plurality of rotatable knobs settable according to a secret combination, means including rotatable wiper contacts, hidden in said card and operatively connected to said knobs for bridging the open portions of said electrical circuit in the credit card being authenticated if the proper setting is established to thereby signal the acceptability of said card.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
The combination as claimed in claim 3 wherein said card is provided with a plurality of spaced keyed discs, and a plurality of keyed tip shafts which are operatively connected to said knobs, and each of said keyed tip shafts are adapted to project through a corresponding keyed disc to rotate the corresponding wiper contact to a selected position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A machine as claimed in claim 3 further comprising a mechanical arrangement for neutralizing or randomly scrambling said rotatable knobs after the authentication of the credit card is established.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
A machine as claimed in claim 5 wherein said mechanical arrangement constitutes a rack and co-acting gear segments corresponding to the number of knobs on the machine, and each of said gear segments having portions without gear teeth which are out of engagement with said rack.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
A machine as claimed in claim 3 having an electrical circuit provided with a visual accept or reject indicator and a locking means which normally locks the printing arm of a standard type credit card charge slip information imprinting device, said locking means being unlocked when said accept indicator is activated.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
A machine as claimed in claim 7 having an additional electrical circuit provided with a circuit test switch that indicates a properly functioning circuit by activating said accept indicator while said locking means remains locked.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
A machine as claimed in claim 7 having an additional electrical circuit provided with an audible alarm that is activated to indicate when said card is shorted.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
41 words
A machine as claimed in claim 7 having an additional electrical circuit provided with a key operated switch, said switch being adapted to unlock said locking means when a card is mounted in said credit card charge slip information imprinting device.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
38 words
A machine as claimEd in claim 10 further provided with an additional circuit having a printing solenoid whereby said charge is imprinted with a mark indicating that said key operated switch was used to unlock said locking means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
87 words
A positive identification or ID card for use with verification apparatus having an electrical circuit, comprising a pair of spaced magnets, at least one of which is hidden, each having contacts thereon at predetermined secret locations, said contacts being so arranged that when the proper setting of said magnets is established, the magnetic poles of said spaced magnets are opposite each other to thereby move said contacts into engagement with each other and close said electrical circuit whereby said card may be authenticated by said verification apparatus.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
87 words
A positive identification or ID card for use with verification apparatus having an electrical circuit, comprising a pair of spaced magnets, at least one of which is hidden, each having contacts thereon at predetermined secret locations, said contacts being so arranged that when the proper setting of said magnets is established, the magnetic poles of said spaced magnets are opposite each other to thereby move said contacts into engagement with each other and close said electrical circuit whereby said card may be authenticated by said verification apparatus.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The card as claimed in claim 12 wherein at least one of said magnets is a rotatable disc.
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) | 1977-09-02 | 1978-03-04 | 1978-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-02 | 1982-03-04 | 1982-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-02 | 1986-03-04 | 1986-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |