US3464353A
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Method for producing copies
Assignee: AB Dick Co
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Filing: 1964-09-09
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Granted: 1969-09-02
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Expires: 1984-09-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick O Bach
- 👤 Richard E Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:38
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41M; B41M5/00; B41M5/26; B41M5/398; B41M5/025; B41M5/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A METHOD FOR PRODUCING COPY COMPRISING THE STEPS OF PROVIDING A MASTER SHEET HAVING AN EXPOSED SURFACE, FORMING A TACKY IMAGE ON SAID SURFACE, SAID IMAGE BEING FORMED FROM SUBSTANCES SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF THERMOPLASTIC WAXES AND RESINS, PRESSING A COPY PAPER AGAINST SAID SURFACE WHEREBY AT LEAST PART OF THE SUBSTANCE FORMING SAID TACKY IMAGE WILL ADHERE TO SAID COPY PAPER, BRINGING TONER PARTICLES INTO CONTACT WITH THE IMAGE ON SAID COPY PAPER WHEREBY SAID PARTICLES WILL ADHERE TO THE IMAGE AREAS THEREON, AND FIXING THE ADHERED PARTICLES TO SAID COPY PAPER TO FORM A VISIBLE IMAGE AND REPEATING THE STEPS BEGINNING WITH PRESSING A COPY PAPER AGAINST SAID IMAGED SURFACE WITH ADDITIONAL SHEETS OF COPY PAPER TO PRODUCE MULTIPLE COPIES FROM THE TACKY IMAGE ON THE MASTER SHEET.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
132 words
A METHOD FOR PRODUCING COPY COMPRISING THE STEPS OF PROVIDING A MASTER SHEET HAVING AN EXPOSED SURFACE, FORMING A TACKY IMAGE ON SAID SURFACE, SAID IMAGE BEING FORMED FROM SUBSTANCES SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF THERMOPLASTIC WAXES AND RESINS, PRESSING A COPY PAPER AGAINST SAID SURFACE WHEREBY AT LEAST PART OF THE SUBSTANCE FORMING SAID TACKY IMAGE WILL ADHERE TO SAID COPY PAPER, BRINGING TONER PARTICLES INTO CONTACT WITH THE IMAGE ON SAID COPY PAPER WHEREBY SAID PARTICLES WILL ADHERE TO THE IMAGE AREAS THEREON, AND FIXING THE ADHERED PARTICLES TO SAID COPY PAPER TO FORM A VISIBLE IMAGE AND REPEATING THE STEPS BEGINNING WITH PRESSING A COPY PAPER AGAINST SAID IMAGED SURFACE WITH ADDITIONAL SHEETS OF COPY PAPER TO PRODUCE MULTIPLE COPIES FROM THE TACKY IMAGE ON THE MASTER SHEET.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1972-09-01 | 1973-03-03 | 1973-09-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-09-01 | 1977-03-03 | 1977-09-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-09-01 | 1981-03-03 | 1981-09-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |