US5719828A
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Patterned indicators
Assignee: HAAS DAVID J TRUSTOR
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Filing: 1990-10-22
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Granted: 1998-02-17
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Expires: 2010-10-22
Abstract
Abstract A patterned indicator is provided which contains latent information. The patterned indicator includes a first substrate having first and second surfaces, the first surface having a uniform pattern printed of an ink thereon. A second transparent substrate having first and second surfaces is also provided. An adhesive activator is provided on the first surface of the second substrate. The indicator is activated by placement of the first surfaces of the first and second substrates into adhesive contact such that the ink and adhesive activator coact to cause the ink pattern to gradually bleed and blend together to cause a change visually perceptible through the transparent substrate in a selected time interval. A preferred embodiment of the invention is a parking permit, while other preferred embodiments include transit tickets, admission tickets, time passage indicators for other applications. Also within the scope of this invention are patterned indicators printed with inks having multiple sensitivities for indicating tampering with goods in packages sealed with such indicators.
Inventors
- 👤 Sandra F. Haas
- 👤 David J. Haas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:48
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04F; G04F1/00; G04F13/00; G04F13/04; G07; G07C; G07C1/00; G07C1/30; G07C9/00; G07C9/20; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/08; G09F3/18; G09F3/20; G09F3/207
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 90
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
An indicator comprising: a first substrate having first and second surfaces; an ink pattern on said first surface of said first substrate; a second substrate having first and second surfaces; a chemical agent on the first surface of the second substrate; wherein the first surfaces of each substrate overlay and are in contact with each other, the chemical agent and the ink pattern coacting to cause the ink pattern to bleed along the first surface of the first substrate to cause a visually perceptible change in the pattern over a selected time interval.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
An indicator comprising: a first substrate having first and second surfaces; an ink pattern on said first surface of said first substrate; a second substrate having first and second surfaces; a chemical agent on the first surface of the second substrate; wherein the first surfaces of each substrate overlay and are in contact with each other, the chemical agent and the ink pattern coacting to cause the ink pattern to bleed along the first surface of the first substrate to cause a visually perceptible change in the pattern over a selected time interval.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
98 words
An indicator comprising: a first substrate having first and second surfaces; a second substantially transparent substrate having first and second surfaces; an ink pattern on said first surface of said first substrate; an ink dissolver on the first surface of the second substrate; wherein the first surfaces of each substrate overlay and are in adhesive contact with each other, the ink and ink dissolver coacting to cause a migration of the ink along the first surface of the first substrate, causing a visually perceptible change through the transparent substrate overlaying the patterned substrate over a selected time interval.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
98 words
An indicator comprising: a first substrate having first and second surfaces; a second substantially transparent substrate having first and second surfaces; an ink pattern on said first surface of said first substrate; an ink dissolver on the first surface of the second substrate; wherein the first surfaces of each substrate overlay and are in adhesive contact with each other, the ink and ink dissolver coacting to cause a migration of the ink along the first surface of the first substrate, causing a visually perceptible change through the transparent substrate overlaying the patterned substrate over a selected time interval.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
117 words
An indicator comprising: a first substrate having first and second surfaces and an indicia area on the first surface; a second substrate having first and second surfaces; an ink pattern printed in the indicia area, comprising: a first pattern of soluble ink; a second pattern of insoluble ink surrounding said first pattern; an adhesive activator means on the first surface of the second substrate; the first surface of each substrate are put into adhesive contact, the ink and the adhesive activator coact to cause the soluble ink pattern to gradually bleed and blend together along the first surface of the first substrate to cause a visually perceptible change through the second substrate in a selected time interval.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
117 words
An indicator comprising: a first substrate having first and second surfaces and an indicia area on the first surface; a second substrate having first and second surfaces; an ink pattern printed in the indicia area, comprising: a first pattern of soluble ink; a second pattern of insoluble ink surrounding said first pattern; an adhesive activator means on the first surface of the second substrate; the first surface of each substrate are put into adhesive contact, the ink and the adhesive activator coact to cause the soluble ink pattern to gradually bleed and blend together along the first surface of the first substrate to cause a visually perceptible change through the second substrate in a selected time interval.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The indicator of claim 3 wherein the ink pattern comprises a uniform array of dots.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
176 words
An indicator comprising: a first substrate having first and second surfaces and at least two indicia areas on the first surface; a second transparent substrate having first and second surfaces; a uniform pattern of dots printed in each of the indicia areas comprising: a pattern of dots of a soluble ink; dots of an insoluble ink surrounding said soluble ink dots to complete the uniform pattern; an adhesive activator means on the first surface of the transparent substrate; the first surface of each substrate overlay and are put into adhesive contact the soluble ink and adhesive activator coact to dissolve the dots of a soluble ink, the soluble ink dots gradually bleed and blend together along the first surface of the first substrate to cause a visually perceptible change through the transparent substrate overlaying the first indicia area in a first selected time interval, and a visually perceptible change through the transparent substrate overlaying the second indicia area in a second selected time interval, the first selected time interval differing from the second selected time interval.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
176 words
An indicator comprising: a first substrate having first and second surfaces and at least two indicia areas on the first surface; a second transparent substrate having first and second surfaces; a uniform pattern of dots printed in each of the indicia areas comprising: a pattern of dots of a soluble ink; dots of an insoluble ink surrounding said soluble ink dots to complete the uniform pattern; an adhesive activator means on the first surface of the transparent substrate; the first surface of each substrate overlay and are put into adhesive contact the soluble ink and adhesive activator coact to dissolve the dots of a soluble ink, the soluble ink dots gradually bleed and blend together along the first surface of the first substrate to cause a visually perceptible change through the transparent substrate overlaying the first indicia area in a first selected time interval, and a visually perceptible change through the transparent substrate overlaying the second indicia area in a second selected time interval, the first selected time interval differing from the second selected time interval.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
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The indicator of claim 5, wherein each ink pattern has a substantially uniform distribution of dots with a predetermined dot-to-dot distance.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
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The indicator of claim 6, wherein the dots are substantially the same geometric shape.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
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The indicator of claim 7, wherein the dot-to-dot distance of the uniform patterns of dots in the at least two indicia areas differ.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
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The indicator of claim 6, wherein the respective dot-to-dot distance of the uniform pattern of dots in the at least two indicia areas is substantially the same and each respective uniform pattern of dots has dots of differing geometric shape or size.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
129 words
An indicator comprising: a first substrate having first and second surfaces and an indicia area on the first surface; a second transparent substrate having first and second surfaces; a uniform pattern of dots printed in the indicia area; a mask, having a pattern described there through, in an overlay arrangement with said first surface of said first substrate; an adhesive activator means on the first surface of said transparent substrate; when the first surfaces of each substrate are put into adhesive contact with each other, the adhesive activator contacts and coacts with the dots within the pattern described through the mask, the dots dissolving and coalescing along the first surface of the first substrate to cause a change visually perceptible through the transparent substrate in a selected time interval.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
129 words
An indicator comprising: a first substrate having first and second surfaces and an indicia area on the first surface; a second transparent substrate having first and second surfaces; a uniform pattern of dots printed in the indicia area; a mask, having a pattern described there through, in an overlay arrangement with said first surface of said first substrate; an adhesive activator means on the first surface of said transparent substrate; when the first surfaces of each substrate are put into adhesive contact with each other, the adhesive activator contacts and coacts with the dots within the pattern described through the mask, the dots dissolving and coalescing along the first surface of the first substrate to cause a change visually perceptible through the transparent substrate in a selected time interval.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
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The indicator of claim 10 wherein the dots are substantially the same geometric shape.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
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The indicator of claim 10 wherein the indicia area comprises a plurality of indicia sub-areas, each of said sub-areas having a uniform pattern of dots printed thereon.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
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The indicator of claim 12 wherein when dots in different indicia sub-areas coalesce to cause a change visually perceptible through the transparent substrate in different selected time intervals.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
166 words
A time parking permit comprising: a first substrate having first and second surfaces and an indicia area on the first surface; a second transparent substrate having first and second surfaces; a uniform pattern of dots printed in the indicia area, comprising: a first pattern of dots printed of a first ink; a second pattern of dots printed of a second ink; an adhesive activator means on the first surface of the transparent substrate; the first substrate comprises an area extending beyond the indicia area, said extending area having a means for mounting the permit to a rearview mirror of a car; when the first surfaces of each substrate are in adhesive contact, with each other, the adhesive activator and first ink coact to dissolve the first pattern of dots, the dots gradually bleed and blend together along the first surface of the first substrate to cause a change visually perceptible through the transparent substrate in a selected time interval to indicate that the permit has expired.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
166 words
A time parking permit comprising: a first substrate having first and second surfaces and an indicia area on the first surface; a second transparent substrate having first and second surfaces; a uniform pattern of dots printed in the indicia area, comprising: a first pattern of dots printed of a first ink; a second pattern of dots printed of a second ink; an adhesive activator means on the first surface of the transparent substrate; the first substrate comprises an area extending beyond the indicia area, said extending area having a means for mounting the permit to a rearview mirror of a car; when the first surfaces of each substrate are in adhesive contact, with each other, the adhesive activator and first ink coact to dissolve the first pattern of dots, the dots gradually bleed and blend together along the first surface of the first substrate to cause a change visually perceptible through the transparent substrate in a selected time interval to indicate that the permit has expired.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
24 words
The parking permit of claim 14, the extending area having a slot therein for accepting the stem of a rearview mirror of a car.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
25 words
The parking permit of claim 14 wherein the indicia area comprises a plurality of indicia sub-areas, each having a uniform pattern of dots printed thereon.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
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The parking permit of claim 16 wherein the first and second patterns comprising the uniform pattern are different in each indicia sub-area.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
28 words
The parking permit of claim 16, wherein the uniform pattern has a substantially uniform distribution of dots with a predetermined dot-to-dot distance, in each of the indicia sub-areas.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
22 words
The parking permit of claim 18, wherein each individual dot of the uniform pattern of dots is substantially the same geometric shape.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
167 words
An parking permit comprising: a first substrate having first and second surfaces and an indicia area on the first surface; a second transparent substrate having first and second surfaces; a uniform pattern of dots printed of a soluble ink in the indicia area; a mask, having a pattern described there through, in an overlay arrangement with said first surface of said first substrate; an adhesive activator means on the first surface of said transparent substrate; the first substrate comprises an area extending beyond the indicia area, said extending area having a means for mounting the permit to a rearview mirror of a car; the first surfaces of each substrate are in adhesive contact with each other, the adhesive activator contacts and coacts with the dots within the pattern described through the mask, the dots dissolving and coalescing along the first surface of the first substrate to cause a change visually perceptible through the transparent substrate in a selected time interval to indicate that the permit has expired.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
167 words
An parking permit comprising: a first substrate having first and second surfaces and an indicia area on the first surface; a second transparent substrate having first and second surfaces; a uniform pattern of dots printed of a soluble ink in the indicia area; a mask, having a pattern described there through, in an overlay arrangement with said first surface of said first substrate; an adhesive activator means on the first surface of said transparent substrate; the first substrate comprises an area extending beyond the indicia area, said extending area having a means for mounting the permit to a rearview mirror of a car; the first surfaces of each substrate are in adhesive contact with each other, the adhesive activator contacts and coacts with the dots within the pattern described through the mask, the dots dissolving and coalescing along the first surface of the first substrate to cause a change visually perceptible through the transparent substrate in a selected time interval to indicate that the permit has expired.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
24 words
The parking permit of claim 20, the extending area having a slot therein for accepting the stem of a rearview mirror of a car.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
28 words
The parking permit of claim 20 wherein the indicia area comprises a plurality of indicia sub-areas, each of said sub-areas having a uniform pattern of dots printed thereon.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
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The parking permit of claim 12 wherein when dots in different indicia sub-areas coalesce to cause a change visually perceptible through the transparent substrate in different selected time intervals.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
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The parking permit of claim 22, wherein all of the dots of the uniform pattern are substantially the same geometric shape.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
14 words
The parking permit of claim 22, wherein the indicia area comprises eight indicia sub-areas.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
22 words
The parking permit of claim 25, wherein the mask includes eight patterns extending therethrough, each pattern corresponding to a separate indicia sub-area.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
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The parking permit of claim 26, wherein the patterns described through the mask one each of the letters comprising the word "expired" and an exclamation mark.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
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The parking permit of claim 23, wherein the uniform pattern of dots in each indicia sub-area has a different dot-to-dot distance.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
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The parking permit of claim 25, wherein the visually perceptible change occurs in the first indicia sub-area after one hour, in the second indicia sub-area after two hours, in the third indicia sub-area after three hours, in the fourth indicia sub-area after four hours, in the fifth indicia sub-area after five hours, in the sixth indicia sub-area after six hours, in the seventh indicia sub-area after seven hours, and in the eighth indicia sub-area after eight hours.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
188 words
An transit ticket comprising; a first substrate having first and second surfaces and an indicia area on the first surface; a second transparent substrate having first and second surfaces; a uniform pattern printed in the indicia area, comprising: a first pattern printed of a first ink; a second pattern printed of a second ink surrounding first said pattern; an adhesive activator means on the first surface of the transparent substrate; the first surfaces of each substrate are put into adhesive contact with each other, the first pattern and the adhesive activator coact to cause the first ink to bleed and blend together along the first surface of the first substrate to cause a change that is visually perceptible through the transparent substrate in a selected time interval; wherein the first and second substrates are substantially rectangular and coextensive with each other and of a size suitable for use as a transit ticket; and the indicia area comprises a plurality of indicia sub-areas, each having a uniform pattern of dots printed thereon, wherein a visually perceptible change occurs sequentially in each indicia sub-area after an equal period of time.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
188 words
An transit ticket comprising; a first substrate having first and second surfaces and an indicia area on the first surface; a second transparent substrate having first and second surfaces; a uniform pattern printed in the indicia area, comprising: a first pattern printed of a first ink; a second pattern printed of a second ink surrounding first said pattern; an adhesive activator means on the first surface of the transparent substrate; the first surfaces of each substrate are put into adhesive contact with each other, the first pattern and the adhesive activator coact to cause the first ink to bleed and blend together along the first surface of the first substrate to cause a change that is visually perceptible through the transparent substrate in a selected time interval; wherein the first and second substrates are substantially rectangular and coextensive with each other and of a size suitable for use as a transit ticket; and the indicia area comprises a plurality of indicia sub-areas, each having a uniform pattern of dots printed thereon, wherein a visually perceptible change occurs sequentially in each indicia sub-area after an equal period of time.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
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The transit ticket of claim 30 wherein the uniform pattern comprises dots of a substantially similar geometric shape.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
53 words
The transit ticket of claim 30 wherein the first ink is a soluble ink and the adhesive activator and the first ink coact to dissolve the dots of the first ink whereby the dots of the first ink gradually bleed and blend together to cause a visually perceptible change through the transparent substrate.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
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The transit ticket of claim 30 wherein the indicia area comprises four indicia sub-areas, each having a uniform pattern of dots printed thereon, wherein a visually perceptible change occurs in the first indicia sub-area after one week, a visually perceptible change occurs in the second indicia sub-area after two weeks, a visually perceptible change occurs in the third indicia sub-area after three weeks, and a visually perceptible change occurs in the fourth indicia sub-area after four weeks.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
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The transit ticket of claim 30, wherein the first and second patterns of dots differ in each indicia sub-area.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
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The transit ticket of claim 30, wherein the uniform pattern has a substantially uniform distribution of dots with a predetermined dot-to-dot distance, in each of the indicia sub-areas.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
194 words
An transit ticket comprising: a first substrate having first and second surfaces and an indicia area on the first surface; a second transparent substrate having first and second surfaces; a uniform pattern of dots printed of a soluble ink in the indicia area; a mask, having a pattern described there through, in an overlay arrangement with said first surface of said first substrate; an adhesive activator means on the first surface of said transparent substrate; the first surfaces of each substrate are in adhesive contact with each other, the adhesive activator contacts and coacts with the dots within the pattern described through the mask, the dots thereby dissolving and coalescing along the first surface of the first substrate to cause a change visually perceptible through the transparent substrate in a selected time interval; wherein the first and second substrates are substantially rectangular and coextensive with each other and of a size suitable for use as a transit ticket; and the indicia area comprises a plurality of indicia sub-areas, each having a uniform pattern of dots printed thereon, wherein a visually perceptible change occurs sequentially in each indicia sub-area after an equal period of time.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
194 words
An transit ticket comprising: a first substrate having first and second surfaces and an indicia area on the first surface; a second transparent substrate having first and second surfaces; a uniform pattern of dots printed of a soluble ink in the indicia area; a mask, having a pattern described there through, in an overlay arrangement with said first surface of said first substrate; an adhesive activator means on the first surface of said transparent substrate; the first surfaces of each substrate are in adhesive contact with each other, the adhesive activator contacts and coacts with the dots within the pattern described through the mask, the dots thereby dissolving and coalescing along the first surface of the first substrate to cause a change visually perceptible through the transparent substrate in a selected time interval; wherein the first and second substrates are substantially rectangular and coextensive with each other and of a size suitable for use as a transit ticket; and the indicia area comprises a plurality of indicia sub-areas, each having a uniform pattern of dots printed thereon, wherein a visually perceptible change occurs sequentially in each indicia sub-area after an equal period of time.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
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The transit ticket of claim 36, wherein the indicia area comprises four indicia sub-areas, each having a uniform pattern of dots printed thereon, wherein a visually perceptible change occurs in the first indicia sub-area after one week, a visually perceptible change occurs in the second indicia sub-area after two weeks, a visually perceptible change occurs in the third indicia sub-area after three weeks, and a visually perceptible change occurs in the fourth indicia sub-area after four weeks.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
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The substrate of claim 36, wherein all of the individual dots are substantially the same geometric shape.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
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The transit ticket of claim 37 wherein the visually perceptible change comprises the word "void", one letter of the word appearing in each indicia sub-area.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
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A self-expiring wrist band comprising: a first elongated substrate having first and second ends and first and second surfaces and an indicia area on the first surface; a second transparent substrate having first and second surfaces; a uniform pattern of dots printed in the indicia area, comprising: a first pattern of dots printed of a first ink; a second pattern of dots printed of a second ink; an adhesive activator means on the first surface of the transparent substrate; means for attaching together the ends of said first substrate to encircle the wrist; the first surface of each substrate are put into adhesive contact with each other, the adhesive activator and first ink coact to dissolve the first pattern of dots whereby the dots gradually bleed and blend together along the first surface of the first substrate to cause a change visually perceptible through the transparent substrate in a selected time interval.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
152 words
A self-expiring wrist band comprising: a first elongated substrate having first and second ends and first and second surfaces and an indicia area on the first surface; a second transparent substrate having first and second surfaces; a uniform pattern of dots printed in the indicia area, comprising: a first pattern of dots printed of a first ink; a second pattern of dots printed of a second ink; an adhesive activator means on the first surface of the transparent substrate; means for attaching together the ends of said first substrate to encircle the wrist; the first surface of each substrate are put into adhesive contact with each other, the adhesive activator and first ink coact to dissolve the first pattern of dots whereby the dots gradually bleed and blend together along the first surface of the first substrate to cause a change visually perceptible through the transparent substrate in a selected time interval.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
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The wrist band of claim 40 wherein the indicia area comprises a plurality of indicia sub-areas, each having a uniform pattern of dots printed thereon.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
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The wrist band of claim 41 wherein the transparent substrate extends beyond the second end of the first substrate, its adhesive underside being attachable to the first end of said of said first substrate.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
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The wrist band of claim 41, wherein a visually perceptible change appears in each indicia sub-area in different time specified intervals.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
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The wrist band of claim 40, wherein the uniform pattern has a substantially uniform distribution of dots with a predetermined dot-to-dot distance.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
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The wrist band of claim 44, wherein each individual dot of the uniform pattern of dots is substantially the same geometric shape.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
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The wrist band of claim 40, wherein the word "expired" appears along the circumference of the wrist band upon expiration.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
154 words
A self-expiring wrist band comprising: a first elongated substrate having first and second ends and first and second surfaces and an indicia area on the first surface; a second transparent substrate having first and second surfaces; a uniform pattern of dots printed of a soluble ink in the indicia area; a mask, having a pattern described there through, in an overlay arrangement with said first surface of said first substrate; an adhesive activator means on the first surface of said transparent substrate; means for attaching together the ends of said first substrate to encircle the wrist; the first surfaces of each substrate are in adhesive contact with each other, the adhesive activator contacts and coacts with the dots within the pattern described through the mask, the dots thereby dissolving and coalescing along the first surface of the first substrate to cause a change visually perceptible through the transparent substrate in a selected time interval.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
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A self-expiring wrist band comprising: a first elongated substrate having first and second ends and first and second surfaces and an indicia area on the first surface; a second transparent substrate having first and second surfaces; a uniform pattern of dots printed of a soluble ink in the indicia area; a mask, having a pattern described there through, in an overlay arrangement with said first surface of said first substrate; an adhesive activator means on the first surface of said transparent substrate; means for attaching together the ends of said first substrate to encircle the wrist; the first surfaces of each substrate are in adhesive contact with each other, the adhesive activator contacts and coacts with the dots within the pattern described through the mask, the dots thereby dissolving and coalescing along the first surface of the first substrate to cause a change visually perceptible through the transparent substrate in a selected time interval.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
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The wrist band of claim 47 wherein the indicia area comprises a plurality of indica sub-areas, each having a uniform pattern of dots printed thereon.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
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The wrist band of claim 47 wherein the transparent substrate extends beyond the second end of the first substrate, its adhesive underside being attachable to the first end of said first substrate for securing the ticket around the wrist of the user.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
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The wrist band of claim 48 wherein a visually perceptible change appears in each indicia sub-area in different time specified intervals.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
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The wrist band of claim 47, wherein the individual dots are substantially the same geometric shape.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
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The wrist band of claim 48 wherein the visually perceptible change is the word "expired" appearing along the circumference of the wrist band to indicate expiration.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
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A self-expiring label for a pharmaceutical container label comprising: a first substrate having first and second surfaces, and an indicia area on the first surface for printing relevant pharmaceutical information; a second transparent substrate having first and second surfaces; a uniform pattern of dots printed in the indicia area comprising: a first pattern of dots printed of a first ink; a second pattern of dots printed of a second ink; an adhesive activator means on the first surface of the transparent substrate; means for attaching the label to the container; the first surfaces of each substrate are put into adhesive contact, the adhesive and the first ink coact to dissolve the first pattern of dots, the dots gradually bleed and blend together along the first surface of the first substrate to cause a change visibly perceptible through the transparent substrate in a selected time interval.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
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A self-expiring label for a pharmaceutical container label comprising: a first substrate having first and second surfaces, and an indicia area on the first surface for printing relevant pharmaceutical information; a second transparent substrate having first and second surfaces; a uniform pattern of dots printed in the indicia area comprising: a first pattern of dots printed of a first ink; a second pattern of dots printed of a second ink; an adhesive activator means on the first surface of the transparent substrate; means for attaching the label to the container; the first surfaces of each substrate are put into adhesive contact, the adhesive and the first ink coact to dissolve the first pattern of dots, the dots gradually bleed and blend together along the first surface of the first substrate to cause a change visibly perceptible through the transparent substrate in a selected time interval.
Claim 66
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The self-expiring label for a pharmaceutical container of claim 53 wherein the visually perceptible change comprises angled stripes extending across the indicia area.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
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The self-expiring label for a pharmaceutical container of claim 53 wherein the selected time interval corresponds to the expiration date of the contents of the pharmaceutical container.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
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The self-expiring label for a pharmaceutical container of claim 53 wherein the visually perceptible change comprises a color change for highlighting an expiration date printed on said indicia area.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
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A self-expiring label for a pharmaceutical container comprising: a first substrate having first and second surfaces and an indicia area on which necessary pharmaceutical information is printed and also on which a uniform pattern of dots is printed of a soluble ink; a second transparent substrate having first and second surfaces; a mask having a pattern described there through, and being in an overlay arrangement with the first surface of said first substrate; an adhesive activator means on the first surface of the transparent substrate; means for attaching the label to the container; the first surfaces of each substrate are put into adhesive contact with each other, the adhesive activator contacts and coacts with the dots within the pattern described through the mask, to cause the dots to dissolve and coalesce along the first surface of the first substrate to cause a change visually perceptible through the transparent substrate in a selected time interval.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
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A self-expiring label for a pharmaceutical container comprising: a first substrate having first and second surfaces and an indicia area on which necessary pharmaceutical information is printed and also on which a uniform pattern of dots is printed of a soluble ink; a second transparent substrate having first and second surfaces; a mask having a pattern described there through, and being in an overlay arrangement with the first surface of said first substrate; an adhesive activator means on the first surface of the transparent substrate; means for attaching the label to the container; the first surfaces of each substrate are put into adhesive contact with each other, the adhesive activator contacts and coacts with the dots within the pattern described through the mask, to cause the dots to dissolve and coalesce along the first surface of the first substrate to cause a change visually perceptible through the transparent substrate in a selected time interval.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
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The self-expiring label for a pharmaceutical container of claim 56 wherein the visually perceptible change comprises angled stripes extending across the indicia area.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
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The self-expiring label for a pharmaceutical container of claim 56 wherein the selected time interval corresponds to the expiration date of the contents of the pharmaceutical container.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
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The self-expiring label for a pharmaceutical container of claim 56 wherein the visually perceptible change comprises a color change for highlighting an expiration date printed on said indicia area.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
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A dynamic price tag comprising: a first substrate having first and second surfaces and an indicia area on the first surface; a price printed on said indicia area; a second transparent substrate having first and second surfaces; a uniform pattern of dots printed in the indicia area, comprising: a first pattern of dots printed of a first ink; a second pattern of dots printed of a second ink; means for attaching the price tag to goods; an adhesive activator means on the first surface of the transparent substrate; the first surface of each substrate are in adhesive contact and overlay each other, the adhesive activator and first ink coact to dissolve the first pattern of dots, the dots gradually bleed and blend together along the first surface of the first substrate to cause a change visually perceptible through the transparent substrate in a selected time interval that includes a date corresponding to an expiration date of the goods with which said price tag is used.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
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A dynamic price tag comprising: a first substrate having first and second surfaces and an indicia area on the first surface; a price printed on said indicia area; a second transparent substrate having first and second surfaces; a uniform pattern of dots printed in the indicia area, comprising: a first pattern of dots printed of a first ink; a second pattern of dots printed of a second ink; means for attaching the price tag to goods; an adhesive activator means on the first surface of the transparent substrate; the first surface of each substrate are in adhesive contact and overlay each other, the adhesive activator and first ink coact to dissolve the first pattern of dots, the dots gradually bleed and blend together along the first surface of the first substrate to cause a change visually perceptible through the transparent substrate in a selected time interval that includes a date corresponding to an expiration date of the goods with which said price tag is used.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
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The dynamic price tag of claim 61 wherein the change visually perceptible through the transparent substrate includes a darkening of the background of the price, the price becoming imperceptible.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
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The dynamic price tag of claim 61 wherein the change visually perceptible through the transparent substrate includes a second reduced price.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
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The dynamic price tag of claim 61 wherein the indicia area comprises a plurality of indicia sub-areas, each having a uniform pattern of dots printed thereon.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
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The dynamic price tag of claim 64 wherein the first and second patterns comprising the uniform pattern differs in each indicia sub-area.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
22 words
The dynamic price tag of claim 65 wherein the charge visually perceptible through the transparent substrate is different in each indicia sub-area.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
157 words
A dynamic price tag comprising: a first substrate having first and second surfaces and an indicia area on the first surface; a second transparent substrate having first and second surfaces; a uniform pattern of dots printed of a soluble ink in the indicia area; a mask, having a pattern described there through in an overlay arrangement with said first surface of said first substrate; an adhesive activator means on the first surface of said transparent substrate; means for attaching the price tag to goods; the first surface of each substrate are in adhesive contact with each other, the adhesive activator contacts and coacts with the dots within the pattern of the mask, the dots dissolving and coalescing along the first surface of the first substrate to cause a change visibly perceptible through the transparent substrate overlaying the indicia area in a selected time interval, the change visually perceptible through the transparent substrate includes a second reduced price.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
157 words
A dynamic price tag comprising: a first substrate having first and second surfaces and an indicia area on the first surface; a second transparent substrate having first and second surfaces; a uniform pattern of dots printed of a soluble ink in the indicia area; a mask, having a pattern described there through in an overlay arrangement with said first surface of said first substrate; an adhesive activator means on the first surface of said transparent substrate; means for attaching the price tag to goods; the first surface of each substrate are in adhesive contact with each other, the adhesive activator contacts and coacts with the dots within the pattern of the mask, the dots dissolving and coalescing along the first surface of the first substrate to cause a change visibly perceptible through the transparent substrate overlaying the indicia area in a selected time interval, the change visually perceptible through the transparent substrate includes a second reduced price.
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
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The dynamic price tag of claim 67 wherein the change visually perceptible through the transparent substrate includes a darkening of the background of the price, the price becoming imperceptible.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
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The dynamic price tag of claim 67 wherein the change visually perceptible through the transparent substrate includes a date corresponding to the expiration date of the goods with which said price tag is used.
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
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The dynamic price tag of claim 67 wherein the indicia area comprises a plurality of indicia sub-areas, each having a uniform pattern of dots printed thereon.
Claim 86
Dependent Claim
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The dynamic price tag of claim 60 wherein the first and second patterns comprising the uniform pattern differs in each indicia sub-area.
Claim 87
Dependent Claim
22 words
The dynamic price tag of claim 71 wherein the charge visually perceptible through the transparent substrate is different in each indicia sub-area.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
150 words
A patterned indicator for indicating unauthorized opening of a package comprising: a first substrate having first and second surfaces, said first surface having an ink pattern printed thereon and said second surface having an adhesive thereon; a second substrate having first and second surfaces and said first surface having an adhesive pattern printed thereon, said second surface having an adhesive thereon; wherein, when the first surfaces of the first and second substrates are put into adhesive contact, the pattern on said first surface of said first substrate and the adhesive pattern on said first surface of said second substrate interdigitate, and when the first surfaces are pulled out of adhesive contact and then put back into adhesive contact, the adhesive pattern and the pattern will become misaligned, such that the adhesive pattern will contact the pattern and cause the ink to bleed along the first surface of the first substrate.
Claim 89
Dependent Claim
150 words
A patterned indicator for indicating unauthorized opening of a package comprising: a first substrate having first and second surfaces, said first surface having an ink pattern printed thereon and said second surface having an adhesive thereon; a second substrate having first and second surfaces and said first surface having an adhesive pattern printed thereon, said second surface having an adhesive thereon; wherein, when the first surfaces of the first and second substrates are put into adhesive contact, the pattern on said first surface of said first substrate and the adhesive pattern on said first surface of said second substrate interdigitate, and when the first surfaces are pulled out of adhesive contact and then put back into adhesive contact, the adhesive pattern and the pattern will become misaligned, such that the adhesive pattern will contact the pattern and cause the ink to bleed along the first surface of the first substrate.
Claim 90
Dependent Claim
27 words
The patterned indicator of claim 73 wherein said pattern comprises dots arranged along horizontal lines and the adhesive pattern is arranged in lines between the horizontal 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) | 2001-02-16 | 2001-08-18 | 2002-02-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-02-16 | 2005-08-18 | 2006-02-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-02-16 | 2009-08-18 | 2010-02-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |