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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7040981 | Laminate sheet for security booklets and method for making same A hard laminate sheet for security booklets and method of making the same. The laminate sheet comprises at least two hard core layers (e.g. of polycarbonate) and a flexible component (e.g. nylon) there between and extending beyond an outer edge of the core layers to... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6786954 | Document security method utilizing microdrop combinatorics, ink set and ink composition used therein, and product formed Disclosed are sets of ink components, and ink compositions, useful for printing markings, on security documents, that are relatively resistant to counterfeiting. Also disclosed are the security documents formed, a method of printing and a method of authenticating th... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6422938 | Pressure seal C-Z fold A mailer type business form intermediate, and method of producing a mailer from the intermediate, effect folding in a novel manner in order to produce a business form that is particularly advantageous for providing a negotiable instrument, such as a bank ... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6153123 | Sulfur-containing phosphor powders, methods for making phosphor powders and devices incorporating same Sulfur-containing phosphor powders, methods for making phosphor powders and devices incorporating same. The powders have a small particle size, narrow particle size distribution and are substantially spherical. The method of the invention permits the cont... | 11/28/2000 |
| 4846502 | Tamper evident document and use thereof A tamper evident document comprising a support bearing an autogenous coating including chromogenic material isolated from an electron-acceptor color developer material in which the autogenous coating bears a principal image comprising visible indicia of a... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4830406 | Labels and manufacture thereof A label for attachment to a product, the label comprising a longitudinal strip which is divided into a series of panels by a plurality of transverse fold lines, the strip being folded about the transverse fold lines so that the panels of the strip overlie... | 05/16/1989 |
| 4824142 | Continuous business forms This invention is concerned with a continuous assembly of self mailer web parts secured together by heat seal adhesive in which a part of the assembly to receive a personal identification number has attached to it a patch of self copy paper with the sensi... | 04/25/1989 |
| 4817989 | Postcard A postcard assembly comprising a first, second, and third sheet, the sheets being arranged one on top of another, with adjacent sheets removably attached together. The first and second sheets have first and second upper and first and second lower surfaces... | 04/04/1989 |
| 4741558 | Transactions slips pack A sales and credit transaction slip pack with duplicating paper between credit slips is provided. A jagged line of perforations is cut into the duplicating paper at a prescribed position. This position can be such as to obscure an account number and the s... | 05/03/1988 |
| 4740015 | Security document and method of testing same A security document having first and second areas on one side coated or treated with complementary compositions of the types that will leave a mark when pressed together, with some areas of one composition desensitized, so that the authenticity of the doc... | 04/26/1988 |
| 4687228 | Carbon security system for credit card sales A carbon security system is provided for a customer using a credit card to get all of the carbons when the customer copy is taken. Security is achieved because all carbons are connected to the customer copy and are removed together with the customer copy.... | 08/18/1987 |
| 4621837 | Multi-layered label A multi-layered label which may be torn open to expose an interior leaflet. First and second cover sheets are peripherally sealed together, typically with end seals. A multi-layered leaflet member is positioned between the first and second cover sheets, a... | 11/11/1986 |
| 4616852 | Money debit card application form and method of processing same A novel, multi-purpose printed form is provided. It consists of a longer er section, which is a single sheet of paper with varied printing on both sides, and a lower section, that is a three-sheet combination which is initially secured to one another alo... | 10/14/1986 |
| 4614362 | Tamper resisting machine readable negotiable instruments and method of making and using same Tamper-resisting multipart negotiable instruments including at least two webs, their method of manufacture and use are described. The first web includes, on its second surface, a means for transferring an image to a surface in contact therewith when a cor... | 09/30/1986 |
| 4614367 | Tamper-resisting multipart negotiable instruments Improvements in tamper-resisting multipart negotiable instruments, such as airline ticket books are disclosed. The books include at least two webs. The first web includes, on its second surface, a medium for transferring an image to the first surface of a... | 09/30/1986 |
| 4614363 | Negative-image generating, tamper-resisting negotiable instruments A tamper-resisting negotiable instrument, its method of manufacture and use are disclosed. The instrument includes a stack of webs comprising a first web having a lower surface adapted to receive images; a second, removable web, having an image transferri... | 09/30/1986 |
| 4611826 | Anti-fraud credit card transaction formset A secure credit card formset which insures against customer credit identification falling into unauthorized with normally discarded formset portions is disclosed. The carbon paper slip is formed with a readily severable segment in the zone where the custo... | 09/16/1986 |
| 4576399 | Blinded code sheet format and method for its use A three panel format and method useful to (a) office, (b) clinical research and (c) statistical personnel in connection with the preparation, identification and statistical evaluation of controlled, blinded code designated samples are provided. The format... | 03/18/1986 |
| 4496961 | Check paper that is protected against forgery and tampering A check paper is being described which is protected against falsifications and forgeries. Crushable micro capsules are being embedded in check paper which contain on one hand a leuco ink and on the other hand a color acceptor. The color acceptor can also ... | 01/29/1985 |
| 4403793 | Transaction slips pack An improved assembled pack or formset of credit card transaction slips with duplicating carbon slips having a series of perforations in the form of perforation strips aligned with the customer's credit card account number position on the transaction slips... | 09/13/1983 |
| 4394038 | Adhesive-backed booklet for credit card transaction A credit-card-adhering transaction record for use with credit cards and an imprinting device having a defined region for receiving a card on a support surface, and a pressure platen manipulatable relative to the surface. The transaction record includes a ... | 07/19/1983 |
| 4318234 | Identification device with versatile imprinting means An identification device employing a myriad of modes of identifying indicia placement, wherein the device comprises a flexible band having opposed first and second ends wherein the bands may be in severable sheet form and wherein once severed the band is ... | 03/09/1982 |
| 4221063 | Tamper-resistant identification device A tamper-resistant, identification device employing a myriad of modes of identifying indicia placement, wherein the device comprises a flexible band having opposed first and second ends wherein one of the ends has at least two apertures and the other end ... | 09/09/1980 |
| 4190268 | Means for recording patient care Means are provided enabling one to record accurately bedside or in-room nursing care verification developed specifically for acute or extended care facilities with the sole intent of upgrading patient care. Patient confidentiality is assured while the val... | 02/26/1980 |
| 4005878 | Method and device for the assessment of signatures for forgeries A method and device are provided which cause the distortion of a signature being made on a check, credit card slip, etc. The distortion provided allows for better verification of the signature. The distortion can be an elongation of the signature, reversa... | 02/01/1977 |
