US3744155A
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Process and apparatus especially for commercial translations and the resultant product
Assignee: MONET G DE
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Filing: 1971-12-09
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Granted: 1973-07-10
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Expires: 1991-12-09
Abstract
Abstract Phrases, sentences and complete paragraphs used frequently by a sender who writes in one language in corresponding with a receiver who reads a second language, are prerecorded on properly coded cards in the second language. The cards and their contents are constructed and arranged to be mounted one after the other on a supporting sheet, the composite sheet and cards therein being adapted for copying by a commercial copying device to provide a reproduction that needs only to have a date added to provide a complete commercial letter, for example. Each coded card has an identifying code designation which is reproduced in the final letter, the code deisgnation, instead of being a drawback, is a time saver for the executive who reads the letter or its counterparts before signing.
Inventors
- 👤 Monet G De
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:12
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B19/00; G09B19/06; G09B19/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A process of translation especially useful in commercial transactions of the type wherein certain phrases, clauses and paragraphs are repeatedly used, comprising providing a series of cards or slips each of uniform width, recording translations to a second language of repeatedLy used phrases, clauses and paragraphs on said cards or slips between uniform predetermined margins of the latter, the length of the cards corresponding to the length required to record such phrase, clause or paragraph, providing a supporting sheet adapted to receive a plurality of said cards or slips in a sequence, said supporting sheet having side edges adapted to coincide with the side edges of said cards or slips placed thereon, selecting a sequence of cards or slips in accordance with a predetermined choice and temporarily mounting them on the supporting sheet and reproducing the montage of supporting sheet and cards to provide the complete translation desired.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A process of translation especially useful in commercial transactions of the type wherein certain phrases, clauses and paragraphs are repeatedly used, comprising providing a series of cards or slips each of uniform width, recording translations to a second language of repeatedLy used phrases, clauses and paragraphs on said cards or slips between uniform predetermined margins of the latter, the length of the cards corresponding to the length required to record such phrase, clause or paragraph, providing a supporting sheet adapted to receive a plurality of said cards or slips in a sequence, said supporting sheet having side edges adapted to coincide with the side edges of said cards or slips placed thereon, selecting a sequence of cards or slips in accordance with a predetermined choice and temporarily mounting them on the supporting sheet and reproducing the montage of supporting sheet and cards to provide the complete translation desired.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The process as claimed in claim 1 wherein each of said cards or slips contains a code designation which is reproduced in the final reproduction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The process as claimed in claim 1 comprising providing each of said cards or slips with side tabs adapted to contain means to provide for ready selection of one or more of said cards.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
153 words
A combination device for providing language translations of documents such as commercial letters wherein certain phrases, clauses and paragraphs are repeated from letter to letter, comprising a series of cards of uniform width, each of said cards containing a record of a translation of a repeatedly used phrase, clause or paragraph and code designation, the height of each of the separate cards being such that the recorded translation thereof begins at the top portion and ends at the lower portion in combination with a supporting sheet adapted to receive a series of said cards in sequence to provide a translation of a series of phrases, clauses and paragraphs, the side margins of said supporting sheet being constructed to coincide with the side margins of said cards whereby said supporting sheet containing a montage of a preselected series of said cards provides a desired translation which may be reproduced on a commercial copying machine.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
153 words
A combination device for providing language translations of documents such as commercial letters wherein certain phrases, clauses and paragraphs are repeated from letter to letter, comprising a series of cards of uniform width, each of said cards containing a record of a translation of a repeatedly used phrase, clause or paragraph and code designation, the height of each of the separate cards being such that the recorded translation thereof begins at the top portion and ends at the lower portion in combination with a supporting sheet adapted to receive a series of said cards in sequence to provide a translation of a series of phrases, clauses and paragraphs, the side margins of said supporting sheet being constructed to coincide with the side margins of said cards whereby said supporting sheet containing a montage of a preselected series of said cards provides a desired translation which may be reproduced on a commercial copying machine.
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) | 1976-07-09 | 1977-01-08 | 1977-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-09 | 1981-01-08 | 1981-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-09 | 1985-01-08 | 1985-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |