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Apparatus for visually registering indicia

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-04-14
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Granted: 1977-08-16
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Expires: 1996-04-14
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Abstract

Abstract Apparatus for visually registering information, which apparatus utilizes an outer adjustable member containing transparent indicia, which indicia will become visually distinct when said indicia is moved to overlie an inner fixed member and a color area thereon differing from the color surrounding said indicia.

Inventors

  • 👤 Eli Sasson

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-29 23:13
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09D; G09D3/00; G09D3/04; G09D3/06; G09D3/10

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim 246 words
For use in perpetual calendars and other uses to visually register indicia apparatus having rotatable members whereby relative rotation of the members visually registers indicia on one of the members, comprising: a circular member having a supporting wall and a first top surface bridging the area between said wall, said first top surface having an area of a first color, and interposed in said first color and of a lesser area, a second color distinct from said first color, the area of said first color extending at least in a peripheral band around said first top surface spaced by said second color, a circular cap rotatable on and overlying and surrounding the top and wall of the circular member, said cap having a second top surface having an area of said first color overlying said area of said first color on said circular member and extending at least in a peripheral band, there are a plurality of said circular members and said caps concentrically arranged, said plurality of circular members are joined and said caps are fitted to be independently rotated on respective circular members, and peripherally arranged transparent indicia formed in said second top surface in said area of said first color thereon whereby relative rotation of said members will cause a portion of said indicia to overlie and register with said second area of color to visually direct attention to said portion of said indicia the respective second areas of color are radially aligned.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 246 words
For use in perpetual calendars and other uses to visually register indicia apparatus having rotatable members whereby relative rotation of the members visually registers indicia on one of the members, comprising: a circular member having a supporting wall and a first top surface bridging the area between said wall, said first top surface having an area of a first color, and interposed in said first color and of a lesser area, a second color distinct from said first color, the area of said first color extending at least in a peripheral band around said first top surface spaced by said second color, a circular cap rotatable on and overlying and surrounding the top and wall of the circular member, said cap having a second top surface having an area of said first color overlying said area of said first color on said circular member and extending at least in a peripheral band, there are a plurality of said circular members and said caps concentrically arranged, said plurality of circular members are joined and said caps are fitted to be independently rotated on respective circular members, and peripherally arranged transparent indicia formed in said second top surface in said area of said first color thereon whereby relative rotation of said members will cause a portion of said indicia to overlie and register with said second area of color to visually direct attention to said portion of said indicia the respective second areas of color are radially aligned.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 23 words
The invention according to claim 1, wherein: the indicia on respective caps are months of the year, numbers, and days of the week.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 66 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which: said top surface on said cap is opaque in areas of other than said indicia, and said top surface of said circular member is opaque, said fitting of said cap wall with said circular member wall being lightproof to provide with said opaque areas, a lightproof area between said cap and circular member surrounding said first color area.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 19 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which: said cap top and said circular member top being closely juxtaposed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 33 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which: said portion of indicia in register with said second area of color is a single separate and distinct portion of the total peripherally arranged indicia.

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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) 1980-08-15 1981-02-14 1981-08-16 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1984-08-15 1985-02-14 1985-08-16 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1988-08-15 1989-02-14 1989-08-16 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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