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Luminous embossable tape
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-08-02
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Granted: 1976-06-01
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Expires: 1994-08-02
Abstract
Abstract An embossable laminate tape comprising an intermediate layer having a luminous material entrapped therein. When the tape is cold formed by embossing with indicia means, selective areas of the luminous material are exposed to provide luminous indicia on the embossed tape.
Inventors
- 👤 Roberta L. Genevitz
- 👤 Joseph R. Genevitz
- 👤 John B. Sowell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:46
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B27/00; B32B27/06; B32B3/00; B32B3/26; B32B3/28; B32B38/00; B32B38/06; B44; B44C; B44C3/00; B44C3/005; B44C3/08; B44F; B44F1/00; B32B2307/00; B32B2307/40; B32B2307/422; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/913; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/14; Y10T428/1452; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24355; Y10T428/24364; Y10T428/24479; Y10T428/24612; Y10T428/24942; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31942; Y10T428/31949
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
An embossable tape comprising: an embossable base layer of rigid synthetic organic resin embossable material having a front and a rear face, said material having a structure and composition which takes a permanent flow deformation upon being embossed, a luminous layer comprising luminous material parallel to and supported by said embossable layer and which takes the shape of said embossable base layer upon being embossed, whereby said tape is embossable to provide light emitting areas and light absorbing areas defining luminous indicia on the front face of said tape.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
An embossable tape comprising: an embossable base layer of rigid synthetic organic resin embossable material having a front and a rear face, said material having a structure and composition which takes a permanent flow deformation upon being embossed, a luminous layer comprising luminous material parallel to and supported by said embossable layer and which takes the shape of said embossable base layer upon being embossed, whereby said tape is embossable to provide light emitting areas and light absorbing areas defining luminous indicia on the front face of said tape.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
An embossable tape as set forth in claim 1 which further comprises a pressure sensitive adhesive layer attached to the rear face of said tape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
An embossable tape as set forth in claim 2 which further comprises a strippable backing layer selected from the group consisting of paper, cardboard or plastic attached to said adhesive layer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
An embossable tape as set forth in claim 1 wherein said luminous layer lies in the same plane as said adhesive layer or said embossable layer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
An embossable tape as set forth in claim 1 wherein said embossable layer is transparent and forms the front face of said tape, said embossable layer comprising a synthetic resin having a structure and composition such that permanent flow deformation thereof with embossments renders said embossable layer opaque in the area of said embossments.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
An embossable tape as set forth in claim 5 wherein tape comprises a laminate in which said transparent embossable layer comprises the front face and the luminous layer is attached to the rear face of said embossable layer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
53 words
An embossable tape as set forth in claim 1 which further comprises a plasticizer layer supported on the front face of said embossable base layer, said plasticizer layer comprising an elastic material selected from the group consisting of natural rubber or synthetic material which ruptures and exposes the raised embossments in said tape.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
An embossable tape as set forth in claim 7 wherein said luminous layer is connected to said plasticizer layer and ruptures to expose said raised embossments in said embossable layer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
An embossable tape as set forth in claim 7 wherein said plasticizer layer is opaque and when ruptured by said embossment in said tape reveals areas which define said luminous indicia.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
An embossable tape as set forth in claim 1 wherein said luminous layer is sealed from exposure to the atmosphere.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
An embossable tape as set forth in claim 10 which further comprises at least one sealing layer comprising polyethylene terephthalate polycarbonate or cellulose acetate for encapsulating said luminous layer.
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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) | 1979-06-01 | 1979-12-01 | 1980-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-01 | 1983-12-01 | 1984-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-01 | 1987-12-01 | 1988-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |