US4936607A
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Security for images formed by impact based systems
Assignee: MOORE BUSINESS FORMS Inc A CORP OF DE
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Filing: 1988-01-27
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Granted: 1990-06-26
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Expires: 2008-01-27
Abstract
Abstract Methods for preventing or reducing the likelihood of successful alteration of information printed on a document, wherein a detectable substance is released from ruptured microcapsules onto the document in image areas. The substance penetrates through the document to form a confirming image on the reverse surface. Another detectable substance of lesser penetrating ability simultaneously may be released onto the document in the image areas. Spreading of the first substance outside the boundaries of the image area created by the second substance may produce a halo effect around the image area. Documents as treated by the methods are disclosed, as well as articles comprising a document to be treated in contact with a sheet coated with the detectable substance. The first substance is microencapsulated, the second substance may or may not be microencapsulated.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert W. Brunea
- 👤 James M. Raby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:07
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41M; B41M5/00; B41M5/124; B41M5/165; B41M3/00; B41M3/14; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/914; Y10S428/916; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/249921; Y10T428/249994; Y10T428/249995; Y10T428/249997
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A method for preventing or reducing the likelihood of successfully altering information printed on a document, comprising: (a) providing a document having an image area thereon, which area possesses the property of permitting penetration of fluids therethrough; (b) encapsulating a detectable agent and a liquid hydrocarbon having low to medium volatility at room temperature and a high degree of paper penetrating capability so that it will penetrate through the document; (c) coating said encapsulated hydrocarbon and said agent onto a sheet of paper; (d) overlaying said coated sheet onto said document; and, (e) releasing said encapsulated hydrocarbon and agent onto said document whereby said hydrocarbon and agent penetrates and spreads through said document to produce a halo effect and to become detectable on the opposite side thereof.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
127 words
A method for preventing or reducing the likelihood of successfully altering information printed on a document, comprising: (a) providing a document having an image area thereon, which area possesses the property of permitting penetration of fluids therethrough; (b) encapsulating a detectable agent and a liquid hydrocarbon having low to medium volatility at room temperature and a high degree of paper penetrating capability so that it will penetrate through the document; (c) coating said encapsulated hydrocarbon and said agent onto a sheet of paper; (d) overlaying said coated sheet onto said document; and, (e) releasing said encapsulated hydrocarbon and agent onto said document whereby said hydrocarbon and agent penetrates and spreads through said document to produce a halo effect and to become detectable on the opposite side thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
72 words
A method as in claim 1 and including the further step of blending said encapsulated hydrocarbon and agent with a pigment to provide the blend on said sheet of paper, whereby upon the release of the blend with said pigment therein there will be produced a permanent image on said document with the hydrocarbon and agent penetrating through said document to form a confirming image on the reverse side of said document.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method as in claim 1 or 2 in which the agent is an organic dyestuff which is soluble in the hydrocarbon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method as in claim 1 or 2 in which the hydrocarbon is an aliphatic hydrocarbon which is liquid and volatile at room temperature.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method as in claim 1 or 2 in which the hydrocarbon is an aromatic hydrocarbon which is liquid and volatile at room temperature.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A method as in claim 1 or 2 in which the hydrocarbon is selected from one or more members of a group consisting of deodorized kerosene blends n-paraffinic oils and blends, isoparaffinic oils and blends and naphthenic oils and blends.
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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) | 1993-06-25 | 1993-12-25 | 1994-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-06-25 | 1997-12-25 | 1998-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-06-25 | 2001-12-25 | 2002-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |