US4039122A
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Continuous business form or the like adapted for subsequent processing into original indicia bearing lottery tickets, envelopes or the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-10-03
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Granted: 1977-08-02
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Expires: 1995-10-03
Abstract
Abstract A continuous business form which includes a series of connected blanks adapted to be subsequently processed into multi-ply lottery tickets, envelopes or like articles, is produced from an endless web of sheet material. Each blank is developed from an odd number of continuous panels which span the width of the web wherein adjacent, non-abutting panels define the various plies of each article, and wherein one surface of certain of the nonabutting panels is provided with an adhesive which is not activated for adhering to other panels of the form until after original indicia has been applied to the non-abutting panels which are thereafter superposed in overlying relationship for producing the continuous series of multi-ply forms wherein each ply contains original, directly applied indicia.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward L. Johnsen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:34
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D5/00; B42D5/02; B42D5/023; B42D5/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
As a new article of manufacture, a continuous series of interconnected blanks having at least one double ply portion in side-by-side juxtaposition with a single ply portion and suited for subsequent processing into individual envelopes, lottery tickets or like articles each containing original directly applied indicia, comprising an endless web initially having an uneven number of continuous, connected single-ply panels spanning the width thereof, said panels including at least one pair of adjacent, non-abutting panels and an interconnecting intermediate discardable panel connecting said non-abutting panels together, with the outermost of said nonabutting panels forming edge-adjacent panels of said endless web, a foldline defined on said discardable panel between the edges thereof to extend longitudinally of said web continuously for essentially the entire length of said web, said double ply portion being defined by one edge-adjacent panel in overlying relationship with an adjoining intermediate discardable panel and in side-by-side juxtaposition with an adjacent, non-abutting panel which defines said single ply portion; and an adhesive on that surface of the edge-adjacent panel of said double ply portion which is presented toward and overlies the intermediate discardable panel of said double ply portion, said adhesive being non-adherent to the surface of said intermediate, discardable panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
202 words
As a new article of manufacture, a continuous series of interconnected blanks having at least one double ply portion in side-by-side juxtaposition with a single ply portion and suited for subsequent processing into individual envelopes, lottery tickets or like articles each containing original directly applied indicia, comprising an endless web initially having an uneven number of continuous, connected single-ply panels spanning the width thereof, said panels including at least one pair of adjacent, non-abutting panels and an interconnecting intermediate discardable panel connecting said non-abutting panels together, with the outermost of said nonabutting panels forming edge-adjacent panels of said endless web, a foldline defined on said discardable panel between the edges thereof to extend longitudinally of said web continuously for essentially the entire length of said web, said double ply portion being defined by one edge-adjacent panel in overlying relationship with an adjoining intermediate discardable panel and in side-by-side juxtaposition with an adjacent, non-abutting panel which defines said single ply portion; and an adhesive on that surface of the edge-adjacent panel of said double ply portion which is presented toward and overlies the intermediate discardable panel of said double ply portion, said adhesive being non-adherent to the surface of said intermediate, discardable panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
An article of manufacture as called for in claim 1, wherein the adhesive comprises a heat-liquifiable hot melt glue.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
An article of manufacture as called for in claim 1, wherein the adhesive is a self-stick adhesive which is adherent only to another surface having a like self-stick adhesive thereon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
An article of manufacture as called for in claim 1, wherein a pattern of self-stick adhesive is provided on that surface of an edge-adjacent panel which is disposed in overlying contacting relationship with a surface of an intermediate, discardable panel, and wherein a corresponding pattern of self-stick adhesive is provided on the upper surface of said single ply portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
An article of manufacture as called for in claim 1, wherein the endless web includes a double-ply portion along one side edge thereof in side-by-side juxtaposition with said singleply portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
An article of manufacture as called for in claim 1, wherein the endless web includes a pair of double ply portions each in side-by-side juxtaposition with a central single ply portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
66 words
An article of manufacture as called for in claim 6, wherein each of said double ply portions are defined by an edgeadjacent panel disposed in overlying relationship with an adjacent, intermediate discardable panel, and wherein said single ply panel is defined by a central panel the opposite side edges of which are integral with an edge of the intermediate discardable panel of a two ply portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
70 words
An article of manufacture as called for in claim 1, wherein the endless web comprises a pair of edge-adjacent panels each of which are disposed in overlying relationship with an adjacent, intermediate, discardable panel, and a central panel between and spanning said intermediate, discardable panels, wherein each pair of adjacent, non-abutting panels which are interconnected by an intermediate, discardable panel are defined by an edge-adjacent panel and the central panel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
An article of manufacture as called for in claim 8, wherein the upper surface of the central panel is provided with an adhesive which is non-adherent to surfaces of the intermediate, discardable panels.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
94 words
An article of manufacture as called for in claim 1, wherein the non-abutting panels comprise the top and bottom plies of the article, wherein the top and bottom plies have original indicia applied directly to an upper surface thereof and wherein the adhesive permanently interconnects abutting marginal portions of said top and bottom plies defining a closed pocket area therebetween wherein the original indicia on the bottom ply is disposed within said pocket area, and means in one or the other of said plies providing access to the interior surfaces of said pocket area.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
An article as called for in claim 1, wherein the adhesive comprises a hot melt glue which liquifies at a certain temperature, thereby rendering said article tamper-proof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
66 words
An article as called for in claim 11, which includes normally invisible heat-responsive means on at least one of said plies which means are rendered visible when and after being heated to a temperature below the temperature at which the said hot melt glue liquifies, said last mentioned means providing easily discernable and unmistakable evidence that the article was reheated to reliquify the hot melt glue.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
An article as called for in claim 12, wherein said normally invisible heat-responsive means comprises an ink like substance.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
53 words
The article of manufacture as called for in claim 1, further including adhesive means on said non-abutting panels for permanently bonding said panels together to define a concealed area and tear lines defined on at least one of said non-abutting panels for defining an access area thereon, said adhesive bordering said access area.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
39 words
The article as called for in claim 14, further including original indicia applied directly to an upper surface of each of said non-abutting plies, wherein indicia on one of said plies is disposed to be within said concealed area.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
The article as called for in claim 14, further including tear lines on said non-abutting panels defining pull tabs.
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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) | 1980-08-01 | 1981-01-31 | 1981-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-01 | 1985-01-31 | 1985-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-01 | 1989-01-31 | 1989-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |