US3873404A
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Releasably mounted applique for use in graphic arts and marking
Assignee: BLACHER DAVID P
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Filing: 1973-01-05
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Granted: 1975-03-25
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Expires: 1993-01-05
Abstract
Abstract A flat applique member for use in the graphic arts and in marking. It is provided in combination with a longitudinally extending support member in the form of a folded strip with two contiguous flanges. The first of these flanges extends for a lesser distance from the fold than the second. The applique member is releasably attached to the first flange by an adhesive surface on the applique member so as to project beyond the free edge of the first flange, i.e., the edge away from the fold. At least that portion of the first flange which is contacted by the applique member has the property of releasing an adhesive brought into contact with it. In some embodiments of the invention, both sides of both flanges have the release property. In some embodiments of the invention, cutouts are formed in the second flange beneath the projecting portion of the applique member.
Inventors
- 👤 William S West
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:36
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44C; B44C1/00; B44C1/16; B44C1/162; B44C1/10; B44C1/105; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/813; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/2419; Y10T428/24215; Y10T428/24273; Y10T428/28; Y10T428/2839
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
IN COMBINATION: A SUPPORT MEMBER COMPRISING AN ELONGATED FLEXIBLE STRIP HAVIG A LONGITUDINAL AXIS AND A LONGITUDINAL FOLD DIVIDING THE STRIP INTO A PAIR OF FLANGES, SAID STRIP BEING FOLDED TO BRING THE FLANGES INTO SURFACE-TO-SURFACE CONTACT WITH ONE ANOTHER, EACH FLANGE HAVING A FREE EDGE SPACED FROM THE FOLD, THE FIRST ONE OF SAID FLANGES EXTENDING A LESSER DISTANCE FROM THE FOLD THAN THE SECOND ONE OF SAID FLANGES, AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE EXPOSED SURFACE OF THE FIRST FLANGE HAVING THE PROPERTY OF RELEASING AN ADHESIVE WHICH IS BROUGHT INTO CONTACT THEREWITH; AND AN APPLIQUE MEMBER COMPRISING A FLAT BODY HAVING A SURFACE WHICH IS AN ADHESIVE, ONLY A PORTION OF SAID BODY BEING RELEASABLY FIXED TO THAT PORTION OF THE EXPOSED SURFACE OF THE FIRST FLANGE, SAID PORTION OF SAID BODY BEING FIXED TO SAID PORTION OF THE EXPOSED SURFACE WHICH HAS THE PROPERTY OF RELEASING AN ADHESIVE, AND THE REMAINDER OF THE APPLIQUE MEMBER PROJECTING BEYOND THE FREE EDGE OF THE FIRST FLANGE SO AS TO OVERLAY AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE SECOND FLANGE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
IN COMBINATION: A SUPPORT MEMBER COMPRISING AN ELONGATED FLEXIBLE STRIP HAVIG A LONGITUDINAL AXIS AND A LONGITUDINAL FOLD DIVIDING THE STRIP INTO A PAIR OF FLANGES, SAID STRIP BEING FOLDED TO BRING THE FLANGES INTO SURFACE-TO-SURFACE CONTACT WITH ONE ANOTHER, EACH FLANGE HAVING A FREE EDGE SPACED FROM THE FOLD, THE FIRST ONE OF SAID FLANGES EXTENDING A LESSER DISTANCE FROM THE FOLD THAN THE SECOND ONE OF SAID FLANGES, AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE EXPOSED SURFACE OF THE FIRST FLANGE HAVING THE PROPERTY OF RELEASING AN ADHESIVE WHICH IS BROUGHT INTO CONTACT THEREWITH; AND AN APPLIQUE MEMBER COMPRISING A FLAT BODY HAVING A SURFACE WHICH IS AN ADHESIVE, ONLY A PORTION OF SAID BODY BEING RELEASABLY FIXED TO THAT PORTION OF THE EXPOSED SURFACE OF THE FIRST FLANGE, SAID PORTION OF SAID BODY BEING FIXED TO SAID PORTION OF THE EXPOSED SURFACE WHICH HAS THE PROPERTY OF RELEASING AN ADHESIVE, AND THE REMAINDER OF THE APPLIQUE MEMBER PROJECTING BEYOND THE FREE EDGE OF THE FIRST FLANGE SO AS TO OVERLAY AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE SECOND FLANGE.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A combination according to claim 1 in which the flanges are continuous, and in which a plurality of discrete applique members are affixed to the support member at spaced-apart locations thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A combination according to claim 1 in which the support member comprises a paper strip coated on both sides with a layer of release material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A combination according to claim 1 in which those portions of the flanges which are in abutment with each other are unsecured together by anything disposed between them.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
A combination according to claim 1 in which the exposed surface of that portion of the second flange which remains uncovered by the first flange and lies beneath the projecting portion of the applique member has the property of releasing an adhesive which is brought into contact therewith.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A combination according to claim 5 in which the support member comprises a paper strip coated on both sides with a layer of release material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A combination according to claim 5 in which those portions of the flanges which are in abutment with each other are unsecured together by anything disposed between them.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A combination according to claim 7 in which the support member comprises a paper strip coated on both sides with a layer of release material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A combination according to claim 3 in which the applique member is more strongly adherent to the first flange than to the second flange.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
A combination according to claim 5 in which the applique member is more strongly adherent to the first flange than to the second flange.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
A combination according to claim 1 in which a cutout is formed in said second flange beneath the projecting portion of the body.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
A combination according to claim 11 in which those portions of the flanges which are in abutment with each other are unsecured together by anything disposed between them.
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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) | 1978-03-24 | 1978-09-23 | 1979-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-24 | 1982-09-23 | 1983-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-24 | 1986-09-23 | 1987-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |