US4622256A
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Accounting card
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-12-30
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Granted: 1986-11-11
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Expires: 2001-12-30
Abstract
Abstract A small card to be punched for accounting purposes has approximately the dimensions of a cheque card and is made of a plastics material that may be creased. Positioning holes defining a punching box are provided at regular intervals in lines and columns parallel to the longitudinal edges and the transverse edges of the card. Outside the punching boxes, clocking holes are provided punched parallel to a longitudinal edge. The card is used in combination with specially adapted pliers thereby facilitating the accounting of items purchased by or served to a customer.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinz Brych
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 01:58
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26F; B26F1/00; B26F1/32; B26F1/36; G; G06; G06K; G06K19/00; G06K19/04; G06K19/06; B26F2001/365; G06K2019/06215; G06K2019/06253; G06K2019/06271; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24273
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A small card to be punched for accounting purposes comprising: a hand held card having longitudinal edges and transverse edges and having approximately the dimensions of a cheque card; said hand held card consisting of a plastic material that may be creased; a first plurality of holes in said hand held card comprising pairs of positioning holes at regular intervals in lines and columns parallel to said longitudinal edges and transverse edges; each of said pairs of positioning holes locating a punching box; and a second plurality of holes in said hand held card comprising clocking holes arranged in a line between said first plurality of holes and one of said longitudinal edges of said hand held card, parallel to said longitudinal edge; wherein directly above said column of positioning holes the spacing between said clocking holes is larger than the spacing between other clocking holes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A small card to be punched for accounting purposes comprising: a hand held card having longitudinal edges and transverse edges and having approximately the dimensions of a cheque card; said hand held card consisting of a plastic material that may be creased; a first plurality of holes in said hand held card comprising pairs of positioning holes at regular intervals in lines and columns parallel to said longitudinal edges and transverse edges; each of said pairs of positioning holes locating a punching box; and a second plurality of holes in said hand held card comprising clocking holes arranged in a line between said first plurality of holes and one of said longitudinal edges of said hand held card, parallel to said longitudinal edge; wherein directly above said column of positioning holes the spacing between said clocking holes is larger than the spacing between other clocking holes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A small card as claimed in claim 1, wherein two positioning holes provided along said longitudinal edge locate a punching box.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A small card as claimed in one of claims 1 or 2, wherein said positioning holes locate the corners of a punching box.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A small card as claimed in claim 1, wherein said clocking holes are considerably smaller than said positioning holes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A small card as claimed in claim 1, wherein three clocking holes are provided for each box or column.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-11-10 | 1990-05-12 | 1990-11-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-11-10 | 1994-05-12 | 1994-11-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-11-10 | 1998-05-12 | 1998-11-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |