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Method and device for the assessment of signatures for forgeries
Assignee: Hydrophilics International Inc
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Filing: 1975-12-10
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Granted: 1977-02-01
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Expires: 1995-12-10
Abstract
Abstract A method and device are provided which cause the distortion of a signature being made on a check, credit card slip, etc. The distortion provided allows for better verification of the signature. The distortion can be an elongation of the signature, reversal of the signature, or other suitable form of forming a non-standard signature by which the authenticity of the signature can be verified.
Inventors
- 👤 Willem van Leer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 06:24
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07C; G07C11/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S462/00; Y10S462/903
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
An apparatus for use in forming a distorted signature so as to prevent forgery comprising: A. a moving surface on which a visible image can be formed; b. means to provide a visible image on said moving surface in response to application of pressure; c. means to move said moving surface relative to a document being signed during the process of signing; and d. means for positioning a document to be signed over said moving surface and said visible image forming means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
82 words
An apparatus for use in forming a distorted signature so as to prevent forgery comprising: A. a moving surface on which a visible image can be formed; b. means to provide a visible image on said moving surface in response to application of pressure; c. means to move said moving surface relative to a document being signed during the process of signing; and d. means for positioning a document to be signed over said moving surface and said visible image forming means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the moving surface is a moving paper strip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherin said strip, visible image forming means, and driving means are mounted within a casing, said casing having an opening provided for transmittal of pressure from said document being signed to said paper strip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said paper strip is provided with a coating for formation of a visible image.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said means for forming a visible image is carbon paper.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said driving means is a pair of nip rolls.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
70 words
A method for forming a distorted signature for use in preventing forgeries comprising: a. providing a document to be signed; b. moving a means on which a visible image is to be formed relative to said document to be signed during the process of signing; and c. forming a visible image on said moving means during the process of signature, the visible image being distorted relative to the actual signature.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
70 words
A method for forming a distorted signature for use in preventing forgeries comprising: a. providing a document to be signed; b. moving a means on which a visible image is to be formed relative to said document to be signed during the process of signing; and c. forming a visible image on said moving means during the process of signature, the visible image being distorted relative to the actual signature.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 7 wherein the moving means is a paper strip.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 8 wherein the paper strip is moved in the same direction as the direction of signature.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 8 wherein the paper strip is moved in a direction opposite to the direction of signature.
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