US4028537A
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Product processing system with price printer
Assignee: Primerica Inc
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Filing: 1976-03-31
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Granted: 1977-06-07
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Expires: 1996-03-31
Abstract
Abstract A printer is controlled in response to product identifying codes carried on products being processed to imprint price information on the product for the benefit of consumers.
Inventors
- 👤 John E. Snow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 03:54
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K7/00; G06K7/10; G06K7/10544; G06K7/10821; G06K7/10861; G06K7/10871; A; A47; A47F; A47F9/00; A47F9/02; A47F9/04; A47F9/046; G06K3/00; G06K3/02; G07; G07G; G07G1/00; G07G1/0036; G07G1/0045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A product check out system comprising: a. a checkout stand including therein an automatic label reader means disposed on an upper surface thereof, said label reader means being capable of reading a plurality of universal product codes carried on said products and generating product-identifying signals corresponding thereto as each product is moved pass said label reader; b. computer means responsive said product-identifying signals for generating price signals as a function of product prices currently stored in the memory of said computer; c. register means for totalling said price generated in the course of processing an aggregation of products; and d. printing means disposed in close proximity to said label reader means for printing visual representations of the price on said product in accordance with said price signals.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A product check out system comprising: a. a checkout stand including therein an automatic label reader means disposed on an upper surface thereof, said label reader means being capable of reading a plurality of universal product codes carried on said products and generating product-identifying signals corresponding thereto as each product is moved pass said label reader; b. computer means responsive said product-identifying signals for generating price signals as a function of product prices currently stored in the memory of said computer; c. register means for totalling said price generated in the course of processing an aggregation of products; and d. printing means disposed in close proximity to said label reader means for printing visual representations of the price on said product in accordance with said price signals.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
112 words
A hand-held product marking system comprising: a. a housing adapted to be held in the hand, said housing including therein an automatic label reader means for reading a plurality of universal product codes carried on said products and generating product-identifying signals corresponding thereto as said housing is moved pass said universal product codes; b. computer means responsive to said product-identifying signals for generating price signals as a function of the product prices currently stored in the memory of said computer; and c. printing means disposed in said housing in close proximity to said label reader means for printing visual representation of the price on said product in accordance with said price signals.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
112 words
A hand-held product marking system comprising: a. a housing adapted to be held in the hand, said housing including therein an automatic label reader means for reading a plurality of universal product codes carried on said products and generating product-identifying signals corresponding thereto as said housing is moved pass said universal product codes; b. computer means responsive to said product-identifying signals for generating price signals as a function of the product prices currently stored in the memory of said computer; and c. printing means disposed in said housing in close proximity to said label reader means for printing visual representation of the price on said product in accordance with said price signals.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
A hand-held product marking system according to claim 2 further including means for retaining said visual representation for a plurality of printings thereof and reset means for permitting said printing means to reset to a new visual representation for printing in accordance with a new price signal.
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) | 1980-06-06 | 1980-12-06 | 1981-06-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-06 | 1984-12-06 | 1985-06-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-06 | 1988-12-06 | 1989-06-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |