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US5114187A
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Bar coded laundry ticket
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-12-27
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Granted: 1992-05-19
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Expires: 2010-12-27
Abstract
Abstract A laundry ticket is provided that has separable tag portions with adhesive strips on opposite ends on one side thereof. The tags are threaded through a button hole and the two adhesive portions brought together to attach the tag to a garment without the use of staples. The tags bear bar coded identification data for associating an item of laundry with a laundry ticket.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas R. Branch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 07:15
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K19/00; G06K19/04; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/02; G09F3/0297
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A laundry ticket made of a waterproof material and can withstand the water temperatures encountered in commercial washers as well as the chemicals involved in dry cleaning comprising: a main body; and at least one separable member detachably connected to said main body and having a front surface with first and second end portions, and a rear surface with first and second end portions, said first end portion of said front surface having identification data imprinted thereon, said second end portion of said front surface having piece data imprinted thereon indicating the number of separable members with said ticket, said first and second end portions of said rear surface of said separable member having an adhesive thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A laundry ticket made of a waterproof material and can withstand the water temperatures encountered in commercial washers as well as the chemicals involved in dry cleaning comprising: a main body; and at least one separable member detachably connected to said main body and having a front surface with first and second end portions, and a rear surface with first and second end portions, said first end portion of said front surface having identification data imprinted thereon, said second end portion of said front surface having piece data imprinted thereon indicating the number of separable members with said ticket, said first and second end portions of said rear surface of said separable member having an adhesive thereon.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-05-19 | 1995-11-18 | 1996-05-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-05-19 | 1999-11-18 | 2000-05-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-05-19 | 2003-11-18 | 2004-05-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |