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US4607433A
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Mark locator
Assignee: Mail Well Corp
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Filing: 1985-04-15
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Granted: 1986-08-26
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Expires: 2005-04-15
Abstract
Abstract A transparent plastic mark locator for determining compliance of indicia with postal specifications. The locator is a rectangular transparent plate with three perpendicular locating edges. Indicia on the plate define areas for location of postal specification information and codes including three alternative Facing Identification Mark patterns for use in a defined "FIM" print area.
Inventors
- 👤 David M. Meeker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 19:35
CPC Classifications
B; B07; B07C; B07C3/00; B07C3/18; G; G06; G06K; G06K5/00; G06K5/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A mark locator having indicia thereon for verifying conformity of markings of a mail article as being within the dimensional limits of postal specifications, said markings including a plurality of alternative series of parallel lines of predetermined width, length and spacing, comprising: a rectangular transparent plate having opposed top and bottom edges and opposed side edges and having a front and a back surface, said front and back surfaces being parallel and planar; first, second and third, perpendicularly oriented edge members comprising members of rectangular cross-section fixed to the back surface of said plate adjacent and parallel to three edges of said rectangular plate and lying in first, second and third inner planes, respectively, substantially perpendicular to a plane containing said back surface; and indicia provided on said plate at predetermined locations defining a plurality of specified areas relative to said first, second and third planes, said plate including a plurality of alternative series of parallel lines of predetermined width, length and spacing for alternative use in one of said specified areas.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A mark locator having indicia thereon for verifying conformity of markings of a mail article as being within the dimensional limits of postal specifications, said markings including a plurality of alternative series of parallel lines of predetermined width, length and spacing, comprising: a rectangular transparent plate having opposed top and bottom edges and opposed side edges and having a front and a back surface, said front and back surfaces being parallel and planar; first, second and third, perpendicularly oriented edge members comprising members of rectangular cross-section fixed to the back surface of said plate adjacent and parallel to three edges of said rectangular plate and lying in first, second and third inner planes, respectively, substantially perpendicular to a plane containing said back surface; and indicia provided on said plate at predetermined locations defining a plurality of specified areas relative to said first, second and third planes, said plate including a plurality of alternative series of parallel lines of predetermined width, length and spacing for alternative use in one of said specified areas.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The mark locator of claim 1 in which the members are of plastic fixed to the back surface by adhesive.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The mark locator of claim 1 in which said one of said specified areas into which said alternative series of parallel lines is used is a dimensioned box adjacent the inner plane of one of the members of rectangular cross-section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The mark locator of claim 1 in which a hole for hanging storage is provided through the plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
140 words
A mark locator for use on articles of mail requiring a particular one of a plurality of facing identification marks comprising means for orienting a transparent plate relative to two adjacent edges of a rectangular article of mail, first indicia means defining a facing identification mark print area adjacent one of the two edges of said article on said transparent plate, a plurality of different and alternative indicia means defining a plurality of different and alternative facing identification marks to check the number length and spacing of whichever of the plurality of facing identification marks is properly to be printed within the print area defined by said first indicia means, said plurality of different and alternative indicia means being adjacent the same one of the two edges of said article on said transparent plate as is said first indicia means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
140 words
A mark locator for use on articles of mail requiring a particular one of a plurality of facing identification marks comprising means for orienting a transparent plate relative to two adjacent edges of a rectangular article of mail, first indicia means defining a facing identification mark print area adjacent one of the two edges of said article on said transparent plate, a plurality of different and alternative indicia means defining a plurality of different and alternative facing identification marks to check the number length and spacing of whichever of the plurality of facing identification marks is properly to be printed within the print area defined by said first indicia means, said plurality of different and alternative indicia means being adjacent the same one of the two edges of said article on said transparent plate as is said first indicia means.
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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) | 1989-08-25 | 1990-02-24 | 1990-08-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-08-25 | 1994-02-24 | 1994-08-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-08-25 | 1998-02-24 | 1998-08-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |