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US4012857A
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Means for incorporating multiple first days of issue stamps
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-12-17
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Granted: 1977-03-22
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Expires: 1995-12-17
Abstract
Abstract A means for placing multiple first day of issue stamps, postmarks, description, the words "First Day of Issue" and art work on a sheet of paper, sheets of paper or a roll of paper. The paper can be fan-folded or rolled.
Inventors
- 👤 John Leskovec, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 18:10
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F5/00; B42D; B42D15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A means for displaying first day covers comprising: a unitary backing sheet sectioned into a plurality of adjacent portions; a complete set of first day covers including a plurality of units with each unit being located in one of said portions and including a postal stamp permanently affixed to said backing sheet, a post office cancellation mark partly on said stamp and partly on said backing sheet, the words "first day of issue", and a postmark indicating where said stamp was issued, each of said units representing one unit of said complete set of first day covers; said backing sheet being continuous and uninterrupted throughout the length thereof so that said plurality of first day covers are all mounted on the same sheet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A means for displaying first day covers comprising: a unitary backing sheet sectioned into a plurality of adjacent portions; a complete set of first day covers including a plurality of units with each unit being located in one of said portions and including a postal stamp permanently affixed to said backing sheet, a post office cancellation mark partly on said stamp and partly on said backing sheet, the words "first day of issue", and a postmark indicating where said stamp was issued, each of said units representing one unit of said complete set of first day covers; said backing sheet being continuous and uninterrupted throughout the length thereof so that said plurality of first day covers are all mounted on the same sheet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The sheet means of claim 1 wherein said sheet is fan-folded to form a plurality of leaves, and further including a plurality of first-day covers each having a stamp affixed to each of said leaves.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The sheet means of claim 1 further including art work representing the item commemorated by at least one of said stamps, said art work being printed on said backing sheet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The sheet means of claim 1 wherein said sheet is in the form of a continuous roll.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The sheet means of claim 1 wherein each first-day cover unit further comprises a word description of the event commemorated by said each first-day cover unit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
The sheet means of claim 1 further including a protective cover connected to said backing sheet to selectively cover and uncover said backing sheet so that said cover can be placed over said sheet to prevent that sheet from becoming soiled and moved to uncover said sheet for display purposes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The sheet of claim 1 wherein said backing sheet is fan folded.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The sheet of claim 1 wherein said backing sheet is in the form of a continuous roll.
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) | 1980-03-21 | 1980-09-20 | 1981-03-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-21 | 1984-09-20 | 1985-03-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-21 | 1988-09-20 | 1989-03-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |