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Ticket with scratch-off coating and method and apparatus for fabricating same at point of sale
Assignee: AUTOTOTE LOTTERY Corp P/K/A/ GENERAL INSTRUMENT LOTTERY CORPORATION
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Filing: 1986-09-29
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Granted: 1988-04-19
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Expires: 2006-09-29
Abstract
Abstract Blank tickets, for use in an instant lottery game or the like, can be imprinted in a secure manner in an enclosed point of sale ticket-issuing apparatus under the control of a central computer. Prior to exposure of the ticket, an adhesive-backed sheet with a scratch-off material coating on areas aligned with the printing is applied to the surface of the ticket. The adhesive will cause obvious damage to the ticket to void same if an attempt is made to remove the label.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Meloni
- 👤 Robert Tegtmeier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:56
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/06; A63F3/065; A63F3/0665; G; G07; G07C; G07C15/00; G07C15/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A ticket comprising a base with a surface having a section with indicia imprinted thereon and means for concealing said surface section, said concealing means comprising a substantially transparent sheet, adhesive means for affixing said sheet to said base surface at a location over said section such that obvious damage to said base results if removal of said sheet is attempted, and an opaque coating on the exposed surface of said sheet overlying said imprinted section, said coating being adapted to be removed from said sheet to permit observation of said section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A ticket comprising a base with a surface having a section with indicia imprinted thereon and means for concealing said surface section, said concealing means comprising a substantially transparent sheet, adhesive means for affixing said sheet to said base surface at a location over said section such that obvious damage to said base results if removal of said sheet is attempted, and an opaque coating on the exposed surface of said sheet overlying said imprinted section, said coating being adapted to be removed from said sheet to permit observation of said section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The ticket of claim 1, wherein said base has preprinted material thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The ticket of claim 1, wherein said sheet is in the form of an adhesive-backed label.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The ticket of claim 1, wherein said sheet is in the form of adhesive-backed tape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The ticket of claim 1, wherein said coating is provided on more than one area on said exposed surface of said sheet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The ticket of claim 5, wherein the surface of said base is imprinted on more than one section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The ticket of claim 6, wherein each of said sections on said base is covered by a different one at said areas on said sheet.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The ticket of claim 1 wherein said adhesive means comprises a layer of adhesive covering substantially the entire surface of the portion of said sheet aligned with said base section.
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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) | 1991-04-19 | 1991-10-19 | 1992-04-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-04-19 | 1995-10-19 | 1996-04-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-04-19 | 1999-10-19 | 2000-04-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |