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Validator for magnetic tickets
Assignee: Cubic Western Data Corp
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Filing: 1978-02-10
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Granted: 1979-03-13
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Expires: 1998-02-10
Abstract
Abstract A magnetic ticket validator includes a housing having a ticket receiving channel for receiving a coded magnetic ticket with a heat source adjacent the channel in the form of a flashbulb, with an exposure slot exposing a magnetic strip on the ticket to the flashbulb and a coded masking tape, for imposition of a binary code on the magnetic strip upon initiation of the flashbulb. The heat from the flashbulb heats selected portions of the magnetic tape exposed by the mask.
Inventors
- 👤 John B. Roes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:02
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K1/00; G06K1/12; G06K1/126
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A validator mechanism for magnetic tickets comprising in combination: a housing, a channel in said housing for receiving a ticket, a source of instantaneous heat disposed adjacent said channel, said source of heat being sufficient to raise the temperature of a magnetic ticket in said channel to the Curie point, and masking means for masking selected areas of a ticket in said channel from said heat source for defining a code on said ticket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A validator mechanism for magnetic tickets comprising in combination: a housing, a channel in said housing for receiving a ticket, a source of instantaneous heat disposed adjacent said channel, said source of heat being sufficient to raise the temperature of a magnetic ticket in said channel to the Curie point, and masking means for masking selected areas of a ticket in said channel from said heat source for defining a code on said ticket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The validator mechanism of claim 1, wherein said mask includes areas defining a binary code.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The validator mechanism of claim 2, wherein said mask is a photo negative.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The validator of claim 1, wherein said source of heat is a flash unit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The validator of claim 4, wherein said flash unit includes trigger means positioned in said channel for engagement by a ticket inserted into position in said channel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The validator of claim 5, wherein said flash unit includes a xenon bulb disposed adjacent said channel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The validator of claim 1, wherein said channel includes an exposure slot exposing a selected strip of a ticket disposed adajcent to said heat source, and said mask is disposed over said exposure slot.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The validator of claim 7, wherein said binary code is defined by multiple exposed strips of a negative.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The validator of claim 6, wherein said heat source is a xenon flash bulb disposed adjacent said exposure slot.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The validator of claim 9, including trigger means responsive to insertion of a ticket into said slot for activating said flash bulb.
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) | 1982-03-12 | 1982-09-11 | 1983-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-03-12 | 1986-09-11 | 1987-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-03-12 | 1990-09-11 | 1991-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |