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US4165002A
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Product authentication system
Assignee: RESCON CORP
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Filing: 1977-06-16
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Granted: 1979-08-21
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Expires: 1997-06-16
Abstract
Abstract A system is provided for authenticating products having a paperboard cover or package, such as a record sold in a paperboard record jacket, a tape sold in a paperboard tape box, or a book having a paperboard cover. The cover or package includes a plurality of walls wherein at least one of the walls includes a sheet of paperboard material, with the sheet being formed from a plurality of plies of paperboard material. In addition, at least one of the internal plies of the paperboard sheet is coded, such as by color or phosphorescent material, either continuous or in stripes, to act as an indicator. The coded ply is visible along the edge of the wall of the cover or package to provide a system for authenticating the product.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard R. Meagher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:33
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/54; B65D85/544; B65D2203/00; B65D75/00; B65D75/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 42
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A device for authenticating a product contained in a package, comprising: a plurality of walls connected to form said package, at least one of said walls having two external surfaces and including a sheet of paperboard material having an exposed edge along said at least one wall, said sheet being formed from a plurality of plies of paperboard material to form an integral laminate, at least one ply of said plurality of plies being coded between said external surfaces of said at least one wall along at least a portion of a surface of said one ply covered by said other plies and along an exposed outer edge thereof to act as an indicator, and the exposed outer edge of said coded ply being visible along the exposed edge of said at least one wall to indicate the authenticity of said product.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
142 words
A device for authenticating a product contained in a package, comprising: a plurality of walls connected to form said package, at least one of said walls having two external surfaces and including a sheet of paperboard material having an exposed edge along said at least one wall, said sheet being formed from a plurality of plies of paperboard material to form an integral laminate, at least one ply of said plurality of plies being coded between said external surfaces of said at least one wall along at least a portion of a surface of said one ply covered by said other plies and along an exposed outer edge thereof to act as an indicator, and the exposed outer edge of said coded ply being visible along the exposed edge of said at least one wall to indicate the authenticity of said product.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device in accordance with claim 1, wherein said coded ply includes a dye.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A device in accordance with claim 1, wherein said coded ply includes a phosphorescent material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device in accordance with claim 1, wherein said coded ply includes fibers treated with an indicating material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device in accordance with claim 1, wherein said coded indicator extends continuously over the entire ply.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device in accordance with claim 1, wherein said coded ply includes indicator stripes to form said coded ply.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device in accordance with claim 1, wherein at least a portion of said coded ply is covered by a removable tear strip for exposing to view said coded ply.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device in accordance with claim 1, wherein at least two adjacent internal plies are provided and are coded to act as an indicator.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device in accordance with claim 1, wherein two non-adjacent internal plies are provided and are coded to act as an indicator.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
A device in accordance with claim 1, wherein at least two internal plies are provided and are coded to act as an indicator, the code of one of said coded plies being different from the code of the other of said coded plies.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
128 words
A record album jacket, comprising: an upper and a lower wall, said walls being connected along three edges to define an opening, at least one of said walls including a sheet of paperboard material having an exposed edge adjacent said opening, said sheet being formed from a plurality of plies of paperboard material to form an integral laminate and including at least one internal ply, said at least one internal ply being coded along at least a portion of a surface of said internal ply covered by said other plies and along an exposed outer edge thereof to act as an indicator, and the exposed outer edge of said coded ply being visible along said exposed edge of said sheet to indicate the authenticity of said album jacket.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
128 words
A record album jacket, comprising: an upper and a lower wall, said walls being connected along three edges to define an opening, at least one of said walls including a sheet of paperboard material having an exposed edge adjacent said opening, said sheet being formed from a plurality of plies of paperboard material to form an integral laminate and including at least one internal ply, said at least one internal ply being coded along at least a portion of a surface of said internal ply covered by said other plies and along an exposed outer edge thereof to act as an indicator, and the exposed outer edge of said coded ply being visible along said exposed edge of said sheet to indicate the authenticity of said album jacket.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device in accordance with claim 11, wherein said coded ply includes a dye.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
A device in accordance with claim 11, wherein said coded ply includes a phosphorescent material.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device in accordance with claim 11, wherein said coded ply includes fibers treated with an indicating material.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device in accordance with claim 11, wherein said coded indicator extends continuously over the entire ply.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device in accordance with claim 11, wherein said coded ply includes indicator stripes to form said coded ply.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device in accordance with claim 11, wherein at least a portion of said coded ply is covered by a removable tear strip for exposing to view said coded ply.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device in accordance with claim 11, wherein at least two adjacent internal plies are provided and are coded to act as an indicator.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device in accordance with claim 11, wherein two non-adjacent internal plies are provided and are coded to act as an indicator.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
43 words
A device in accordance with claim 11, wherein at least two internal plies are provided and are coded to act as an indicator, the code of one of said coded plies being different from the code of the other of said coded plies.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
125 words
A book jacket, comprising: a front cover and a back cover, said covers being connected to define a book jacket, at least one of said covers including a sheet of paperboard material having an exposed edge, said sheet being formed from a plurality of plies of paperboard material to form an integral laminate with one of said plies including an internal surface, said internal surface being coded along at least a portion of said internal surface covered by said other plies and along an exposed edge of said at least one cover to act as an indicator, and the exposed edge of said coded surface being visible along said exposed edge of said at least one cover to indicate the authenticity of said book jacket.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
125 words
A book jacket, comprising: a front cover and a back cover, said covers being connected to define a book jacket, at least one of said covers including a sheet of paperboard material having an exposed edge, said sheet being formed from a plurality of plies of paperboard material to form an integral laminate with one of said plies including an internal surface, said internal surface being coded along at least a portion of said internal surface covered by said other plies and along an exposed edge of said at least one cover to act as an indicator, and the exposed edge of said coded surface being visible along said exposed edge of said at least one cover to indicate the authenticity of said book jacket.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device in accordance with claim 21, wherein said coded surface includes a dye.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
15 words
A device in accordance with claim 21, wherein said coded surface includes a phosphorescent material.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device in accordance with claim 21, wherein said coded surface includes fibers treated with an indicating material.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device in accordance with claim 21, wherein said coded surface includes an indicator extending continuously over the entire surface.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device in accordance with claim 21, wherein said coded surface includes indicator stripes to form said coded surface.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device in accordance with claim 21, wherein at least a portion of said coded surface is covered by a removable tear strip for exposing to view said coded surface.
Claim 31
Independent Claim
125 words
A device for authenticating a product contained in a package, comprising: a plurality of walls connected to form said package, at least one of said walls having two external surfaces and including a sheet of paperboard material, said sheet being formed from a plurality of plies of paperboard material to form an integral laminate, at least one ply being coded between said external surfaces of said at least one wall along at least a portion of said one ply cover by said other plies to act as an indicator, and at least a portion of said coded ply being covered by a removable tear strip for exposing to view said coded ply in said at least one wall to indicate the authenticity of said product.
Claim 32
Independent Claim
125 words
A device for authenticating a product contained in a package, comprising: a plurality of walls connected to form said package, at least one of said walls having two external surfaces and including a sheet of paperboard material, said sheet being formed from a plurality of plies of paperboard material to form an integral laminate, at least one ply being coded between said external surfaces of said at least one wall along at least a portion of said one ply cover by said other plies to act as an indicator, and at least a portion of said coded ply being covered by a removable tear strip for exposing to view said coded ply in said at least one wall to indicate the authenticity of said product.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device in accordance with claim 1, wherein said coded ply is visible along the exposed edge of said at least one wall.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device in accordance with claim 28, wherein said coded ply is an internal ply of said sheet.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device in accordance with claim 28, wherein said coded ply includes a dye.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
15 words
A device in accordance with claim 28, wherein said coded ply includes a phosphorescent material.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device in accordance with claim 28, wherein said coded ply inclucdes fibers treated with an indicating material.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device in accordance with claim 28, wherein said coded indicator extends continuously over the entire ply.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device in accordance with claim 28, wherein said coded ply includes indicator stripes to form said coded ply.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device in accordance with claim 28, wherein at least two adjacent internal plies are provided and are coded to act as an indicator.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device in accordance with claim 28, wherein two non-adjacent internal plies are provided and are coded to act as an indicator.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
43 words
A device in accordance with claim 28, wherein at least two internal plies are provided and are coded to act as an indicator, the code of one of said coded plies being different from the code of the other of said coded plies.
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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) | 1982-08-20 | 1983-02-19 | 1983-08-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-08-20 | 1987-02-19 | 1987-08-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-08-20 | 1991-02-19 | 1991-08-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |