US4166144A
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Electrosensitive metalized label stock
Assignee: Nissha Medical Technologies
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Filing: 1978-10-06
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Granted: 1979-08-28
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Expires: 1998-10-06
Abstract
Abstract A design for a metallized electrosensitive label stock, and similar die-cut substrates for electrothermal printing. Imprinting occurs when an image-bearing stylus at a given potential contacts one portion of the substrate's metallized surface, while a grounded member contacts a nearby surface area. The flow of current between the stylus and ground causes a selective melting of the label's surface, revealing a colored undercoat. The labels are die-cut from a label stock in such a pattern as to allow proper current flow while permitting the proper removal of labels.
Inventors
- 👤 Suresh D. Amberkar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 03:23
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01D; G01D15/00; G01D15/34; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/14; Y10T428/1438; Y10T428/15; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31678; Y10T428/31703
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
Electrosensitive metalized label stock and the like, for electrothermal imprinting, comprising: a plurality of labels of electrosensitive metalized material; a border strip of electrosensitive metalized material surrounding said labels; and wherein said electrosensitive metallized material comprises an electroconductive paper coated with a thin metallic overcoat and; a releasable backing member bearing said labels and border strip; wherein each label is separated from said border strip by a gap which is interrupted by one or more bridges, said bridges being configured to allow the flow of current in electrothermal imprinting while permitting the removal of labels from said backing member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
Electrosensitive metalized label stock and the like, for electrothermal imprinting, comprising: a plurality of labels of electrosensitive metalized material; a border strip of electrosensitive metalized material surrounding said labels; and wherein said electrosensitive metallized material comprises an electroconductive paper coated with a thin metallic overcoat and; a releasable backing member bearing said labels and border strip; wherein each label is separated from said border strip by a gap which is interrupted by one or more bridges, said bridges being configured to allow the flow of current in electrothermal imprinting while permitting the removal of labels from said backing member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
Electrosensitive metalized label stock as defined in claim 1 wherein said labels are essentially rectangular with two ends and two sides, and wherein at each label no bridges interrupt the gap separating that label from the border strip at the end of the label.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
Electrosensitive metalized label stock as defined in claim 2 wherein the gap at each side of a given label is interrupted by a series of narrow bridges, said bridges being on the order of 1/8" or less.
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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) | 1982-08-27 | 1983-02-26 | 1983-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-08-27 | 1987-02-26 | 1987-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-08-27 | 1991-02-26 | 1991-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |