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Retail coupon document
Assignee: LARRY TUCKER Inc A CORP OF
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Filing: 1991-07-11
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Granted: 1992-03-24
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Expires: 2011-07-11
Abstract
Abstract A coupon document includes top and bottom paper panels releasably secured together around their peripheral edges. An exposed outer side of the top panel has first and second intersecting perforation lines. A hidden inner side of the bottom panel has first and second overlapping coupons imprinted thereon in a general L-shape such that the document can be folded and torn along either of the perforation lines to reveal one of the coupons and destroy the other coupon. The bottom panel is free of intersecting perforation lines which could weaken the revealed coupon.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry H. Tucker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 17:24
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D15/00; B42D15/0053; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/831; Y10S283/00; Y10S283/903; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/916
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A retail coupon document comprising first and second panels removably joined together along their peripheral edges; said first panel including an exposed top side and a hidden inner side; said second panel including a hidden inner side facing said hidden inner side of said first panel; one of said inner sides being imprinted with coupon indicia to define first and second retail coupons arranged generally in an L-shape and mutually overlapped to form a common section therebetween; said first panel including first and second perforated division lines arranged to intersect one another; said first perforated division line passing laterally through said second coupon as said coupon document is viewed in top plan, and said second perforated division line passing laterally through said first coupon as said coupon document is viewed in top plan; said first and second panels being foldable and tearable along said first perforation line to reveal said first coupon and destroy said second coupon, and being alternatively foldable and tearable along said second perforation line to reveal said second coupon and destroy said first coupon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
A retail coupon document comprising first and second panels removably joined together along their peripheral edges; said first panel including an exposed top side and a hidden inner side; said second panel including a hidden inner side facing said hidden inner side of said first panel; one of said inner sides being imprinted with coupon indicia to define first and second retail coupons arranged generally in an L-shape and mutually overlapped to form a common section therebetween; said first panel including first and second perforated division lines arranged to intersect one another; said first perforated division line passing laterally through said second coupon as said coupon document is viewed in top plan, and said second perforated division line passing laterally through said first coupon as said coupon document is viewed in top plan; said first and second panels being foldable and tearable along said first perforation line to reveal said first coupon and destroy said second coupon, and being alternatively foldable and tearable along said second perforation line to reveal said second coupon and destroy said first coupon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A retail coupon document according to claim 1, wherein said coupon indicia is imprinted on said inner side of said second panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A retail coupon document according to claim 2, wherein only said first panel contains said intersecting perforation lines.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A retail coupon document according to claim 3, wherein said first and second perforation lines intersect one another at a right angle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A retail coupon document according to claim 3, wherein said first and second panels are joined together by one perforated edge, and by a releasable glue along the remaining edges.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A retail coupon document according to claim 1, wherein only said first panel contains said intersecting perforation lines.
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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) | 1995-03-24 | 1995-09-23 | 1996-03-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-03-24 | 1999-09-23 | 2000-03-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-03-24 | 2003-09-23 | 2004-03-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |