US3900647A
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Message tape for instrument display systems
Assignee: Bendix Corp
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Filing: 1971-12-01
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Granted: 1975-08-19
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Expires: 1991-12-01
Abstract
Abstract A message tape for instrument display systems includes laminations of metallic and plastic materials. Messages are etched through a metallic lamination and dyes are applied through the etchings to provide color coding without introducing dimensional buildups. The dyes are retained by a plastic backing lamination. The tape has the main advantage of being useful at elevated operating temperatures and ancillary advantages of improved image quality and lighting efficiency.
Inventors
- 👤 Vincent Scardilli
- 👤 Arthur Sessman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 07:03
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B15/00; B32B15/04; B32B15/08; G; G09; G09F; G09F11/00; G09F11/24; G09F11/26; B32B27/00; B32B27/18; B32B27/20; B32B2311/00; B32B2311/12; B32B2311/24; B32B2367/00; B32B2433/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/22; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24273; Y10T428/24322; Y10T428/24331
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A MESSAGE TAPE FOR INSTRUMENT DISPLAY SYSTEMS, FORMED IN A CLOSED LOOP CONFIGURATION, COMPRISING: A CLEAR PLASTIC BACKING LAMINATION: A METALLIC LAMINATION OVER THE BACKING LAMINATION AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF MESSAGES CUT THERETHROUGH TO THE BACKING LAMINATION: A PLURALITY OF COLOR CODING DYES OVERLAYING THE METALLIC LAMINATION AND EACH OF SAID DYES SELECTIVELY EXTENDING THROUGH A CUT MESSAGE: A CLEAR PLASTIC LAMINATION COVERING THE METALLIC LAMINATION AND HAVING AN ADJESIVE SURFACE FOR ADHERING TO THE METALLIC LAMINATION: AND THE BACKING LAMINATION RETAINING THE COLOR CODING DYES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A MESSAGE TAPE FOR INSTRUMENT DISPLAY SYSTEMS, FORMED IN A CLOSED LOOP CONFIGURATION, COMPRISING: A CLEAR PLASTIC BACKING LAMINATION: A METALLIC LAMINATION OVER THE BACKING LAMINATION AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF MESSAGES CUT THERETHROUGH TO THE BACKING LAMINATION: A PLURALITY OF COLOR CODING DYES OVERLAYING THE METALLIC LAMINATION AND EACH OF SAID DYES SELECTIVELY EXTENDING THROUGH A CUT MESSAGE: A CLEAR PLASTIC LAMINATION COVERING THE METALLIC LAMINATION AND HAVING AN ADJESIVE SURFACE FOR ADHERING TO THE METALLIC LAMINATION: AND THE BACKING LAMINATION RETAINING THE COLOR CODING DYES.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A message tape as described in claim 1, wherein: the plastic lamination has an adhesive surface for adhering to the metallic lamination.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A message tape as described by claim 1, wherein: the metallic lamination is a layer of metal vacuum deposited on the plastic backing lamination.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB870020A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-08-18 | 1979-02-17 | 1979-08-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-18 | 1983-02-17 | 1983-08-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-18 | 1987-02-17 | 1987-08-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |