US4523088A
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Code bar for identification of series parts
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-05-16
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Granted: 1985-06-11
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Expires: 2003-05-16
Abstract
Abstract A code bar for the identification of series parts, for example vehicle bodies, within an assembly line, with several codings in the form of alternating bright and dark stripes of differing widths, corresponding respectively to the digits 0 through 9, consists of a sheet-metal strip from which the dark stripes of the codings have been punched out as slots. The sheet-metal strip is preferably edged twice, preferably along the narrow sides, in order to form mounting flanges, so that the codings are arranged at a spacing from the series part, and exhibits longitudinal crimps in the proximity of the longitudinal borders.
Inventors
- 👤 Joachim Utsch
- 👤 Theo Morgenschweis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:21
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K19/00; G06K19/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S235/00; Y10S235/901; Y10S283/00; Y10S283/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
Code bar for the identification of series parts, for example vehicle bodies, within an assembly line, with several codings in the form of alternating bright and dark stripes of differing widths, corresponding respectively to the digits 0 through 9, characterized in that the code bar (1) is a sheet-metal strip (2, 2') from which the dark stripes (6, 7) of the codings (4) are punched out as slots.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
Code bar for the identification of series parts, for example vehicle bodies, within an assembly line, with several codings in the form of alternating bright and dark stripes of differing widths, corresponding respectively to the digits 0 through 9, characterized in that the code bar (1) is a sheet-metal strip (2, 2') from which the dark stripes (6, 7) of the codings (4) are punched out as slots.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
Code bar according to claim 1, characterized in that the sheet-metal strip (2, 2') is edged twice along two mutually opposed borders for the formation of mounting flanges (3, 3').
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
Code bar according to claim 2, characterized in that the mounting flanges (3') are arranged along the narrow sides of the sheet-metal strip (2'), and that the sheet-metal-strip (2') exhibits longitudinal crimps (12) in the proximity of the longitudinal borders.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3918029A
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US3918029B1
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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) | 1988-06-10 | 1988-12-10 | 1989-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-06-10 | 1992-12-10 | 1993-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-06-10 | 1996-12-10 | 1997-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |