US3889397A
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Device for composing traceable forms
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-09-23
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Granted: 1975-06-17
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Expires: 1994-09-23
Abstract
Abstract A device for composing designs, characters, forms, and the like, utilizing a pad, a plurality of transparent sheets and tabs having imprinted segments of the design, character form, and the like. The tabs are interposed between the pad and sheets to combine the segments and to form the finished design, character, and the like, which are traceable with tracing paper.
Inventors
- 👤 Janet M Flood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 09:52
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B11/00; G09B11/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A device for composing designs, characters, forms and the like traceable with tracing paper composing: a. A pad b. A plurality of substantially transparent tabs having segments of the design, characters, form and the like imprinted thereon. c. A plurality of transparent sheets, said tabs interposed said pad and said transparent sheets such that the segments of said tabs are visible when viewed through said sheets to said pad permitting tracing of the segments with the tracing paper.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
78 words
A device for composing designs, characters, forms and the like traceable with tracing paper composing: a. A pad b. A plurality of substantially transparent tabs having segments of the design, characters, form and the like imprinted thereon. c. A plurality of transparent sheets, said tabs interposed said pad and said transparent sheets such that the segments of said tabs are visible when viewed through said sheets to said pad permitting tracing of the segments with the tracing paper.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 1 in which each of said tabs contains a variety of a particular segment adjacent one another.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 2 in which each of said sheets is hingedly attached to said pad such that said sheet may overlie and swing away from said pad.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device of claim 3 in which each of said tabs is in slideable relationship with said pad and said sheets permitting quick comparison of said variety of a particular segment.
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) | 1978-06-16 | 1978-12-16 | 1979-06-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-16 | 1982-12-16 | 1983-06-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-16 | 1986-12-16 | 1987-06-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |