US4209189A
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Self-wicketing ticket
Assignee: GLOBE DATA SYSTEMS Inc
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Filing: 1978-10-27
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Granted: 1980-06-24
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Expires: 1998-10-27
Abstract
Abstract A self-wicketing ticket is provided by a tag, one side of which is coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive covered by a backing removable to expose the pressure sensitive adhesive. The tag is provided with a wicket providing means formed by a strip portion thereof having a reinforcing tape thereon to provide additional strength thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 James E. Betterley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 11:36
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/08; G09F3/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A self-wicketing ticket comprising: a tag, one surface of which is coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive, a backing covering said pressure sensitive adhesive and adapted to be separable from said tag to expose said pressure sensitive adhesive, said tag having a wicket providing portion formed by a portion of said tag, said wicket providing portion having a reinforcing tape adhered to the surface thereof opposite the pressure sensitive adhesive coated surface thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
A self-wicketing ticket comprising: a tag, one surface of which is coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive, a backing covering said pressure sensitive adhesive and adapted to be separable from said tag to expose said pressure sensitive adhesive, said tag having a wicket providing portion formed by a portion of said tag, said wicket providing portion having a reinforcing tape adhered to the surface thereof opposite the pressure sensitive adhesive coated surface thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A ticket according to claim 1 wherein said wicket providing portion is strip portion formed by a slit in the tag.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A ticket according to claim 2 wherein said slit is straight and it spaced from and extends along a side edge of said tag.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A ticket according to claim 3 wherein said slit extends along the entire length of said side edge so that said strip portion is separable from the remaining portion of said tag for use as a wicket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A ticket according to claim 1 wherein said wicket providing portion is formed by a pop-out portion defined by a cut in said tag enclosing said pop-out portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
73 words
A strip of self-wicketing tickets arranged in end-to end relation wherein each of said tickets is comprised of: a tag portion having one surface coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive and a backing covering said pressure sensitive adhesive, said tag portion having a wicket providing means formed by a strip portion thereof, said strip portion having a reinforcing tape adhered to the surface thereof opposite the coated surface for strengthening the strip portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
73 words
A strip of self-wicketing tickets arranged in end-to end relation wherein each of said tickets is comprised of: a tag portion having one surface coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive and a backing covering said pressure sensitive adhesive, said tag portion having a wicket providing means formed by a strip portion thereof, said strip portion having a reinforcing tape adhered to the surface thereof opposite the coated surface for strengthening the strip portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
A ticket strip according to claim 6 wherein the strip portion of each of said tickets is formed by a slit in said tag portion spaced from and extending along a side edge of said tag portion and longitudinally of said strip of tickets, the slits of each strip portion being aligned.
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) | 1983-06-24 | 1983-12-24 | 1984-06-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-06-24 | 1987-12-24 | 1988-06-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-06-24 | 1991-12-24 | 1992-06-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |