US4277071A
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Disc records having surface markings
Assignee: QED Intellectual Property Ltd
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Filing: 1978-02-17
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Granted: 1981-07-07
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Expires: 1998-02-17
Abstract
Abstract A record having an information track cut into the surface and a visible pattern formed on surface "lands" bordering the track. The pattern is shallower than the track depth, typically 0.7 micron for a 25 micron sound microgroove record track. A method of providing the marking by applying solvent to a lacquer before cutting a master is described.
Inventors
- 👤 David E. Birt
- 👤 Lyn Holt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:51
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A method of making a disc record having a distinctive surface marking including the steps of: providing a blank lacquer surface, providing a pattern for forming the said distinctive surface marking, applying a marking fluid to the pattern and impressing the surface of the lacquer therewith to a depth less than the depth to which recorded information is cut into the lacquer, causing or allowing the removal of the fluid, cutting such information to be recorded into the lacquer surface, electroplating the cut lacquer surface to form a stamper and pressing therewith mouldable material into a disc record.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
98 words
A method of making a disc record having a distinctive surface marking including the steps of: providing a blank lacquer surface, providing a pattern for forming the said distinctive surface marking, applying a marking fluid to the pattern and impressing the surface of the lacquer therewith to a depth less than the depth to which recorded information is cut into the lacquer, causing or allowing the removal of the fluid, cutting such information to be recorded into the lacquer surface, electroplating the cut lacquer surface to form a stamper and pressing therewith mouldable material into a disc record.
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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) | 1984-07-06 | 1985-01-05 | 1985-07-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-07-06 | 1989-01-05 | 1989-07-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-07-06 | 1993-01-05 | 1993-07-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |