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Market research booklet
Assignee: Control Data Corp
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Filing: 1984-06-08
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Granted: 1985-03-26
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Expires: 2004-06-08
Abstract
Abstract A product opinion research booklet having the following in sequence: a cover sheet, plural folded pages having their free edges bound to the cover sheet, and a summary sheet. The folded pages have, on the inside, an advertisement on one surface and questions relating to the product advertised on the facing surface. The booklet structure, together with the order of presenting the information, requires the respondent to answer questions in the sequence desired by the party making the opinion research survey.
Inventors
- 👤 Chang J. Kim
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:13
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
An opinion research booklet comprising, a cover page, a plurality of folded pages, said folded pages being perforated along the folded edge for ease of tearing, means binding together said cover page and said folded sheets at their free edges, each said folded sheet having inwardly-facing surfaces, said surfaces having an advertisement on one side thereof and a series of questions relating to the advertisement on the other side thereof, each folded sheet having a different advertisement, said cover page containing instructions requiring the sequential tearing of the folded sheets and the responding to questions in sequence, whereby respondents using the booket will avoid having responses tainted by viewing advertisements out of the prescribed order.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
An opinion research booklet comprising, a cover page, a plurality of folded pages, said folded pages being perforated along the folded edge for ease of tearing, means binding together said cover page and said folded sheets at their free edges, each said folded sheet having inwardly-facing surfaces, said surfaces having an advertisement on one side thereof and a series of questions relating to the advertisement on the other side thereof, each folded sheet having a different advertisement, said cover page containing instructions requiring the sequential tearing of the folded sheets and the responding to questions in sequence, whereby respondents using the booket will avoid having responses tainted by viewing advertisements out of the prescribed order.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
115 words
An opinion research booklet comprising, a cover page, a plurality of folded pages, said folded pages being perforated along the folded edge for ease of tearing, and a summary sheet, means binding together said cover page, said folded sheets at their free edges and said summary sheet, each said folded sheet having inwardly-facing surfaces, said surfaces having an advertisement on one side thereof and a series of questions relating to the advertisement on the other side thereof, said cover page containing instructions requiring the sequential tearing of the folded sheets and the responding to questions in sequence, whereby respondents using the booklet will avoid having responses tainted by viewing advertisements out of the prescribed order.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
115 words
An opinion research booklet comprising, a cover page, a plurality of folded pages, said folded pages being perforated along the folded edge for ease of tearing, and a summary sheet, means binding together said cover page, said folded sheets at their free edges and said summary sheet, each said folded sheet having inwardly-facing surfaces, said surfaces having an advertisement on one side thereof and a series of questions relating to the advertisement on the other side thereof, said cover page containing instructions requiring the sequential tearing of the folded sheets and the responding to questions in sequence, whereby respondents using the booklet will avoid having responses tainted by viewing advertisements out of the prescribed order.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A booklet as in claim 2, wherein, said advertisements in the sequence alternate between meaningful and control advertisements whereby the respondent is subjected to a mind-clearing experience in responding to control questions between meaningful questions, thereby minimizing any influencing interrelationship between meaningful advertisements.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A booklet as in claim 2 in which said summary sheet contains a series of summarizing questions relating to the products reviewed in the folded pages.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A booklet as in claim 2 wherein the questions on respective folded sheets are substantially identical.
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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) | 1988-03-25 | 1988-09-24 | 1989-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-03-25 | 1992-09-24 | 1993-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-03-25 | 1996-09-24 | 1997-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |