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Light sensitive validating identification badge system
Assignee: HAAS DAVID J TRUSTOR
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Filing: 1980-10-21
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Granted: 1984-02-21
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Expires: 2000-10-21
Abstract
Abstract A temporary badge fabrication system is provided. The system comprises a badge having at least one surface coated with an ambient light sensitive coating thereon which when exposed to ambient light conditions for a specified period of time changes to a specified color. An apparatus is further provided for printing information on the badge. The apparatus comprises a source of radiation and a printing mask facing the radiation source. The mask comprises an opaque portion and a radiation transmissive portion. The radiation transmissive portion contains an information portion. A badge holding means is disposed so that the mask is located between the radiation source and the badge holding means. A means is provided for activating the radiation source for a period of time sufficient to print the information on the badge in the specified color. Thus, when the badge is exposed to ambient light for the specified period of time the badge changes to the specified color and the information is not discernible.
Inventors
- 👤 David J. Haas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 00:26
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/24; G06; G06K; G06K1/00; G06K1/12; G06K1/126; G06K19/00; G06K19/06; G06K19/06009; G06K19/06046; G07; G07C; G07C9/00; G07C9/20; G07F; G07F7/00; G07F7/08; G07F7/086; G03B2217/00; G03B2217/24; G03B2217/241; G03B2217/248
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 33
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A temporary security badge fabrication system comprising: a badge having at least one surface coated with an ambient light sensitive coating which when exposed to ambient light conditions for a specified predetermined period of time changes to a specified color; an apparatus for printing information on the badge comprising: a source of radiation; a printing mask facing the radiation source comprising an opaque portion and a radiation transmissive portion, the radition transmissive portion containing an information portion; and a badge holding means disposed to locate the mask between the radiation source and the badge holding means; and a means for activating the radiation source for a period of time sufficient to print the information on the badge in the specified color; and attachment means mounted to the badge for attaching the badge to a wearer and permitting exposure of the badge to ambient light; whereby when the badge is attached to the wearer and exposed to ambient light for the specified predetermined period of time the badge changes to the specified color and the information is not discernible.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
A temporary security badge fabrication system comprising: a badge having at least one surface coated with an ambient light sensitive coating which when exposed to ambient light conditions for a specified predetermined period of time changes to a specified color; an apparatus for printing information on the badge comprising: a source of radiation; a printing mask facing the radiation source comprising an opaque portion and a radiation transmissive portion, the radition transmissive portion containing an information portion; and a badge holding means disposed to locate the mask between the radiation source and the badge holding means; and a means for activating the radiation source for a period of time sufficient to print the information on the badge in the specified color; and attachment means mounted to the badge for attaching the badge to a wearer and permitting exposure of the badge to ambient light; whereby when the badge is attached to the wearer and exposed to ambient light for the specified predetermined period of time the badge changes to the specified color and the information is not discernible.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the source of radiation is ultraviolet light.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 1, wehrein the source of radiation is ultravoilet light in the range of 2200 angstroms and about 4000 angstroms.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the source of radiation is ultraviolet light between 3000 angstroms and 4000 angstroms.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the source of radiation is ultraviolet light between 3200 angstroms and 4000 angstroms.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the source of radiation is a continuous operating low pressure mercury vapor tube.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the source of radiation is a flash discharge tube.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the mask is fused silica quartz.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the mask is an ultraviolet radiation transmitting material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
11 words
The system of claim 1, wehrein the mask is a stencil.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the mask comprises a photographic film.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the mask comprises a mechanical stencil.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the mask comprises a printed transparency.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
108 words
A temporary security badge fabrication system comprising: a badge having at least one surface coated with an ambient light sensitive coating which when exposed to ambient light conditions for a specified predetermined period of time will change to a specified color; a means for printing information on the badge in the specified color; attachment means mounted to the badge for attaching the badge to a wearer and permitting exposure of the badge to ambient light; whereby when the badge is attached to the wearer and exposed to ambient light for the specified period of time the badge changes to the specified color and the information is not discernible.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
108 words
A temporary security badge fabrication system comprising: a badge having at least one surface coated with an ambient light sensitive coating which when exposed to ambient light conditions for a specified predetermined period of time will change to a specified color; a means for printing information on the badge in the specified color; attachment means mounted to the badge for attaching the badge to a wearer and permitting exposure of the badge to ambient light; whereby when the badge is attached to the wearer and exposed to ambient light for the specified period of time the badge changes to the specified color and the information is not discernible.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
171 words
A temporary security badge fabrication system comprising: a badge having at least one surface coated with an ambient light sensitive coating which when exposed to ambient light conditions for a specified predetermined period of time will change to a specified color; an apparatus for printing information on the badge comprising: cathode ray tube with a fiber optic faceplate as a radiation printing source; an electronic logic information control module for generating printed information on the faceplate; a badge holding means for contacting the badge against the faceplate; and a means for activating the cathode ray tube for a period of time sufficient to print the information on the badge in the specified color; and attachment means mounted to the badge for attaching the badge to a wearer and permitting exposure of the badge to ambient light; whereby when the badge is attached to the wearer and exposed to ambient light for the specified predetermined period of time, the badge changes to the specified color and the information will not be discernible.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
171 words
A temporary security badge fabrication system comprising: a badge having at least one surface coated with an ambient light sensitive coating which when exposed to ambient light conditions for a specified predetermined period of time will change to a specified color; an apparatus for printing information on the badge comprising: cathode ray tube with a fiber optic faceplate as a radiation printing source; an electronic logic information control module for generating printed information on the faceplate; a badge holding means for contacting the badge against the faceplate; and a means for activating the cathode ray tube for a period of time sufficient to print the information on the badge in the specified color; and attachment means mounted to the badge for attaching the badge to a wearer and permitting exposure of the badge to ambient light; whereby when the badge is attached to the wearer and exposed to ambient light for the specified predetermined period of time, the badge changes to the specified color and the information will not be discernible.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 1, 14 or 15, wherein the information is controlled by a clock indicating time and date.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 1 or 15, wherein the time for activating the radiation source is controlled by a real time clock.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 1 or 15, wherein the time for activating the radiation source is controlled by an interval timer.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 1, 14 or 15, wherein the information includes time, date, serial number of badge or identification of person.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 15, wherein the information includes an image of a person as seen by a television camera.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 15, wherein the information includes the image of a person as stored in a digital memory device.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
161 words
A process for producing a temporary security badge comprising: (a) providing a badge having at least one surface coated with an ambient light sensitive coating which when exposed to ambient light conditions for a specified predetermined period of time changes to a specified color; (b) providing a stencil like information bearing member containing radiation transmissive first regions and radiation opaque second regions; (c) exposing the badge to radiation which is transmitted through the first regions for a period of time sufficient to print the information on the badge in the specified color, thereby imparting information to the badge blank; and (d) mounting the exposed badge on an attachment means for attaching the badge to a wearer and permitting the exposure of the badge to ambient light; whereby when the badge is attached to the wearer and exposed to ambient light for the specified predetermined period of time, the badge changes to the specified color and the information will not be discernible.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
161 words
A process for producing a temporary security badge comprising: (a) providing a badge having at least one surface coated with an ambient light sensitive coating which when exposed to ambient light conditions for a specified predetermined period of time changes to a specified color; (b) providing a stencil like information bearing member containing radiation transmissive first regions and radiation opaque second regions; (c) exposing the badge to radiation which is transmitted through the first regions for a period of time sufficient to print the information on the badge in the specified color, thereby imparting information to the badge blank; and (d) mounting the exposed badge on an attachment means for attaching the badge to a wearer and permitting the exposure of the badge to ambient light; whereby when the badge is attached to the wearer and exposed to ambient light for the specified predetermined period of time, the badge changes to the specified color and the information will not be discernible.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
115 words
A process for producing a temporary security badge comprising: (a) providing a badge having at least one surface coated with an ambient light sensitive coating which when exposed to ambient light conditions for a specified predetermined period of time changes to a specified color; (b) printing information on the badge in the specified color; (c) mounting the exposed badge on an attachment means for attaching the badge to a wearer and permitting the exposure of the badge to ambient light; whereby when the badge is attached to the wearer and exposed to ambient light for the specified predetermined period of time, the badge changes to the specified color and the information will not be discernible.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
115 words
A process for producing a temporary security badge comprising: (a) providing a badge having at least one surface coated with an ambient light sensitive coating which when exposed to ambient light conditions for a specified predetermined period of time changes to a specified color; (b) printing information on the badge in the specified color; (c) mounting the exposed badge on an attachment means for attaching the badge to a wearer and permitting the exposure of the badge to ambient light; whereby when the badge is attached to the wearer and exposed to ambient light for the specified predetermined period of time, the badge changes to the specified color and the information will not be discernible.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 22, wherein the attachment means includes a paper support.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 22, wherein the attachment means includes a plastic support.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
11 words
The process of claim 22, wherein the radiation comprises ultraviolet light.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process of claim 22, wherein the holder member comprises adhesive on a surface.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process of claim 22, wherein the attachment means includes a transparent face, the information being viewed therethrough.
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