US4943089A
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Fingerprint sensitive pad
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-05-17
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Granted: 1990-07-24
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Expires: 2009-05-17
Abstract
Abstract A fingerprint sensitive pad is disclosed for affixing a fingerprint to a document. The pad includes a base sheet adhesively attached to the document. The base sheet, which may be reflective, has an adhesive-like coating which receives the fingerprint image when a finger is pressed upon it. The pad has a hinged cover, which removably adheres to the adhesive-like coating to protect the fingerprint image.
Inventors
- 👤 David C. Reardon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 03:41
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D15/00; B42D15/0073; B42D15/0086; B42D25/00; B42D25/20; B42D25/29
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A fingerprint sensitive pad for imprinting and storing a fingerprint image on a document, comprising: a substrate sheet having a reflective surface and an opposing surface; a layer of inkless imprinting material applied to said reflective surface of the substrate sheet to receive an imprint of a finger; a flexible protective cover hingedly mounted along an edge of said substrate sheet to protect a latent fingerprint image from degradation and adulteration during storage; and a layer of adhesive backing on said opposing surface of the substrate sheet to secure the fingerprint sensitive pad to a document, wherein the document in association with said fingerprint sensitive pad provides an identification records system for positively identifying a person involved in a transaction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A fingerprint sensitive pad for imprinting and storing a fingerprint image on a document, comprising: a substrate sheet having a reflective surface and an opposing surface; a layer of inkless imprinting material applied to said reflective surface of the substrate sheet to receive an imprint of a finger; a flexible protective cover hingedly mounted along an edge of said substrate sheet to protect a latent fingerprint image from degradation and adulteration during storage; and a layer of adhesive backing on said opposing surface of the substrate sheet to secure the fingerprint sensitive pad to a document, wherein the document in association with said fingerprint sensitive pad provides an identification records system for positively identifying a person involved in a transaction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The fingerprint sensitive pad according to claim 1 wherein said flexible protective cover comprises of opaque material to protect the latent fingerprint image from photodegradation and to preserve confidentiality of the person involved in the transaction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fingerprint sensitive pad according to claim 1 wherein said flexible protective cover comprises a transparent material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The fingerprint sensitive pad according to claim 1 wherein said layer of inkless imprinting material consists of a thin coating of a transparent tacky substance.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The fingerprint sensitive pad according to claim 1 wherein said substrate sheet having a reflective surface consists of a sheet of polished metallic material having a mirrorlike surface.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-07-23 | 1994-01-22 | 1994-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-07-23 | 1998-01-22 | 1998-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-07-23 | 2002-01-22 | 2002-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |