US4787950A
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Method for fabricating imprinted ticket with scratch-off coating
Assignee: AUTOTOTE LOTTERY Corp P/K/A/ GENERAL INSTRUMENT LOTTERY CORPORATION
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Filing: 1987-04-22
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Granted: 1988-11-29
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Expires: 2007-04-22
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 attampt 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 17:04
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/06; A63F3/065; A63F3/0665; B; B42; B42D; B42D15/00; G; G07; G07C; G07C15/00; G07C15/005; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S283/00; Y10S283/903; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/17; Y10T156/1702; Y10T156/1705; Y10T156/1707
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A method for fabricating a ticket from a base and opaque coated, adhesive-backed transparent sheet comprising the steps of: dispensing a base and transferring same to print means; imprinting indicia on a section of the surface of the base; removing an oaque coated, adhesive-backed transparent sheet from a carrier; aligning the sheet with the base such that the opaque coating covers the imprinted indicia; and affixing the sheet to the base such that an attempt to remove same will result in obvious damage to the surface of the base; said opaque material being adapted to be removed so as to permit observation of the indicia.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
105 words
A method for fabricating a ticket from a base and opaque coated, adhesive-backed transparent sheet comprising the steps of: dispensing a base and transferring same to print means; imprinting indicia on a section of the surface of the base; removing an oaque coated, adhesive-backed transparent sheet from a carrier; aligning the sheet with the base such that the opaque coating covers the imprinted indicia; and affixing the sheet to the base such that an attempt to remove same will result in obvious damage to the surface of the base; said opaque material being adapted to be removed so as to permit observation of the indicia.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of enclosing the fabricating operations so as to prevent observation of the imprinted section of the base surface until after the sheet has been affixed thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of preprinting the base with background matter.
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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) | 1991-11-29 | 1992-05-30 | 1992-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-11-29 | 1996-05-30 | 1996-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-11-29 | 2000-05-30 | 2000-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |