US3950870A
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Personal property identification labels
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-15
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Granted: 1976-04-20
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Expires: 1993-10-15
Abstract
Abstract Prepunched micro-indentification labels having an adhesive backing for application to articles of personal property as a deterrent to theft and as an aid in recovery of stolen property. A card containing a plurality of the labels is held against the article to be labeled and a label is punched out of the card so as to adhere to the article. Coded indicia too small to be read by the unaided eye is printed on the label to identify the owner of the property and his general location. A fluorescent agent added to the adhesive enables law enforcement authorities to find the labels on stolen property through the use of a black light.
Inventors
- 👤 John C. Heegaard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:55
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/08; G09F3/10; G09F3/02; G09F3/0291; G09F3/0294
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A set of micro-identification labels for attachment to articles of personal property for indicating ownership thereof, comprising: a. a member having a plurality of punchable labels thereon; b. said labels preprinted with identification indicia small enough so as to be substantially unreadable with the unaided human eye; c. a pressure-sensitive adhesive material applied to one surface of said labels; d. means for mounting said member, said mounting means having a plurality of holes spaced for alignment with said labels; and e. means for attaching said member to said mounting means with said holes in alignment with said labels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A set of micro-identification labels for attachment to articles of personal property for indicating ownership thereof, comprising: a. a member having a plurality of punchable labels thereon; b. said labels preprinted with identification indicia small enough so as to be substantially unreadable with the unaided human eye; c. a pressure-sensitive adhesive material applied to one surface of said labels; d. means for mounting said member, said mounting means having a plurality of holes spaced for alignment with said labels; and e. means for attaching said member to said mounting means with said holes in alignment with said labels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
Micro-identification labels according to claim 1 wherein said member comprises a sheet having said labels thereon, and wherein said mounting means comprises a front and a back for sandwiching said sheet with holes in said front and back aligned with said labels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
Micro-identification labels according to claim 1 wherein said member is transparent and wherein said indicia for said labels are printed thereon with a microfilm process.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
Micro-identification labels according to claim 3 wherein said pressure-sensitive adhesive material includes a fluorescent agent.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
Micro-identification labels according to claim 1 wherein said indicia comprises an identification number which identifies the owner of the property to which the labels are applied, and a general location of the owner's residence.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
Micro-identification labels according to claim 1 wherein said member is made of paper upon which said labels are printed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
Micro-identification labels according to claim 1 wherein said labels are scored or perforated for ease in removal from said member.
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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) | 1979-04-20 | 1979-10-20 | 1980-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-20 | 1983-10-20 | 1984-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-20 | 1987-10-20 | 1988-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |