US6136752A
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Receiver having authenticating marks
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1998-10-02
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Granted: 2000-10-24
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Expires: 2018-10-02
Abstract
Abstract A method of forming authentic user viewable images on a receiver to which a series of viewable images such as postal stamps are adapted to be transferred including providing a receiver, and forming a series of authentic user viewable marks on the receiver prior to transfer of the series of images onto such receiver.
Inventors
- 👤 Gustavo R. Paz-Pujalt
- 👤 David L. Patton
- 👤 John R. Fredlund
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 11:52
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/02; G09F3/0291; G09F3/0292; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/913; Y10S428/914; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/14; Y10T428/1486; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24802; Y10T428/28; Y10T428/2848
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A receiver having an image receiving structure with authentic user viewable marks and to which a series of viewable images such as postal stamps adapted to be transferred, the image receiving structure comprising: a) a support having first and second surfaces and including a series of authentic user viewable marks the support includes at least one silver impregnated thread; b) a barrier layer formed on the first surface of the support; c) a colorant receiving layer formed on the barrier layer to which a series of images can be transferred; d) an adhesive layer formed on the second surface of the support; and e) a peelable release layer formed on the adhesive layer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A receiver having an image receiving structure with authentic user viewable marks and to which a series of viewable images such as postal stamps adapted to be transferred, the image receiving structure comprising: a) a support having first and second surfaces and including a series of authentic user viewable marks the support includes at least one silver impregnated thread; b) a barrier layer formed on the first surface of the support; c) a colorant receiving layer formed on the barrier layer to which a series of images can be transferred; d) an adhesive layer formed on the second surface of the support; and e) a peelable release layer formed on the adhesive layer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The receiver of claim 1 wherein the authentic user viewable marks include at least one water mark corresponding to each image of the series.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The receiver of claim 1 wherein the authentic user viewable marks include magnetic strip material containing authenticating information.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The receiver of claim 1 wherein the authentic user viewable marks include a watermark containing authenticating information.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The receiver of claim 1 wherein the authentic user viewable marks include tactile indicia containing authenticating information.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The receiver of claim 1 further including marks which are formed of a material which disappears under non-ambient lighting.
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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) | 2003-10-24 | 2004-04-24 | 2004-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-10-24 | 2008-04-24 | 2008-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-10-24 | 2012-04-24 | 2012-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |