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US4721628A
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Method of correcting unclear fingerprints
Assignee: INDENTICATOR Corp A CORP OF NV
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Filing: 1986-02-25
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Granted: 1988-01-26
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Expires: 2006-02-25
Abstract
Abstract The fingerprints on a fingerprint card having separate uniform areas for receiving the prints of the separate fingers is examined for unclear prints. A nontransparent sheet of paper having an adhesive on one side and an area substantially matching the uniform area is placed over any area containing on unclear print and the finger represented by the unclear print is then reprinted onto the sheet.
Inventors
- 👤 Oscar R. Pieper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 00:52
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/117; A61B5/1171; A61B5/1172
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A method of correcting smudged or unclear fingerprints on a fingerprint card having separate uniform areas for the prints of each of the fingers comprising: (a) examining the prints placed on the card to determine which prints are defective; (b) selecting one of a plurality of uniform substantially nontransparent sheets having an adhesive material on one side thereof and configured to match one of said areas, said sheets having a thickness of about 0.002 inch; (c) placing the sheet with the adhesive side down over the area containing the defective print; and (d) placing a fingerprinting chemical on the finger for which the defective print was made and rolling the finger over the sheet to provide a new fingerprint.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
119 words
A method of correcting smudged or unclear fingerprints on a fingerprint card having separate uniform areas for the prints of each of the fingers comprising: (a) examining the prints placed on the card to determine which prints are defective; (b) selecting one of a plurality of uniform substantially nontransparent sheets having an adhesive material on one side thereof and configured to match one of said areas, said sheets having a thickness of about 0.002 inch; (c) placing the sheet with the adhesive side down over the area containing the defective print; and (d) placing a fingerprinting chemical on the finger for which the defective print was made and rolling the finger over the sheet to provide a new fingerprint.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
136 words
A method of correcting smudged or unclear fingerprints on a fingerprint card having separate uniform areas for the prints of each of the fingers comprising: (a) examining the prints placed on the card to determine which print is defective; (b) selecting one of a plurality of substantially nontransparent sheets configured to overlay one of said areas and having an adhesive material on one side thereof with a release paper secured to the adhesive, said sheets having a uniform thickness of about 0.002 inch; (c) placing a fingerprinting chemical on the finger for which the defective print was made; (d) rerolling the finger over the side of the sheet opposite the adhesive to provide a new print on the sheet; and (e) placing the sheet with the adhesive side down over the area containing the defective print.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
136 words
A method of correcting smudged or unclear fingerprints on a fingerprint card having separate uniform areas for the prints of each of the fingers comprising: (a) examining the prints placed on the card to determine which print is defective; (b) selecting one of a plurality of substantially nontransparent sheets configured to overlay one of said areas and having an adhesive material on one side thereof with a release paper secured to the adhesive, said sheets having a uniform thickness of about 0.002 inch; (c) placing a fingerprinting chemical on the finger for which the defective print was made; (d) rerolling the finger over the side of the sheet opposite the adhesive to provide a new print on the sheet; and (e) placing the sheet with the adhesive side down over the area containing the defective print.
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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) | 1991-01-25 | 1991-07-27 | 1992-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-01-25 | 1995-07-27 | 1996-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-01-25 | 1999-07-27 | 2000-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |