Abstract: Securing printing systems and methods include a printer with a controller coupled to a memory and configured to perform a printer operation. The printer controller receives an instruction comprising a first font element and a second font element. An identifier corresponding to the second font element is retrieved from a memory. The printer generates and prints a graphical character that based on the first font element and an augmented symbol corresponding to the identifier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a document comprising at least one RFID transponder, the RFID transponder comprising an antenna (3, 23) and an integrated circuit (4, 24) electrically coupled to the antenna (3, 23). The document comprises at least one detachable detuning element (7, 27) electrically coupled to the antenna (3, 23). The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing a document comprising an RFID transponder.

Abstract: Securing printing systems and methods include a printer with a controller coupled to a memory and configured to perform a printer operation. The printer controller receives an instruction comprising a first font element and a second font element. An identifier corresponding to the second font element is retrieved from a memory. The printer generates and prints a graphical character that based on the first font element and an augmented symbol corresponding to the identifier.

Abstract: Embodiments of a store label booklet include a plurality of sheets stacked one on top of the other and connected to a binding that spans an entire thickness of the booklet, each sheet including a planar array of store labels. No release coating is used. In some embodiments, the label may include a printed stock side, a liner including a removable portion, and an adhesive located between the liner and the printed stock side. In other embodiments the booklet may include a cardstock with a printed stock side and an adhesive on the side opposite the printed stock side. Each store label may differ in orientation, size, or style and may contain different product information. Location information may be located on a binding of the booklet, on the label, or on both the binding and the label. The store labels may be printed in a predetermined order.

Abstract: A coupon organizer formed as an accordion style folder having transparent pockets, transparent folder partitions, and appropriately entitled partition tabs. The size of the instant coupon organizer can vary but is usually sized to fit conveniently inside a shopper's purse for easy access and availability.

Abstract: A coupon for providing an incentive for a user to participate in physical activity. The coupon detects the physical activity of a user and indicates to the user when the threshold of physical activity has been reached. Once the coupon has indicated that the threshold has been reached, the user may redeem the coupon for a reward.

Abstract: a) The method of making these playbooks would depend on the sports league marketing/printing department. I would sell the idea and a sample coupon booklet along with coupon verbiage and their art department (or their outside contractor) would design the perforated coupon booklet (which will be color coordinated with their team colors and logo) and placed out on display at sports, department, and card stores all year long. Once their design template is created, it will be easy for them to produce each year by just changing the year. This is a new gift idea and there are currently no sports playbooks in stores. This new and unique idea is aimed at pleasing the sports enthusiast in a very satisfying way by eliminating stress and tension on game day and so the enthusiast can sit back and enjoy the sporting event.

Abstract: A book that is capable of displaying one or more coins related to its theme, including a front cover and a back cover. At least one book cover defines one or more apertures that are capable of receiving coins. The book theme is displayed on at least one of the book covers. The book may optionally include one or more caps that may be inserted into and removed from the coin-receivable apertures. These caps will preferably display images that are related to the theme of the book. The invention provides a coin specific display that stores and displays one or more coins in an appealing manner, and that also conveys or provides additional information about the theme displayed on the coin.

Abstract: A coupon manager is provided including a front end, back end and a central processor for facilitating the processing and settlement of coupons. The coupons are received from customers at the front end which may include a cashier register. The cashier scans a bar code on the coupons and the scanned information may be supplied to the back end. The received coupons are delivered to the back end for imaging and processing. The back end determines whether the coupons are valid. Valid coupons are destroyed and sent to a destruction bin, and invalid coupons may be sent to one of a number of other bins. The processed information is forwarded to the central processor which collates the information from a number of stores and reports the information to manufacturers for settlement. The present invention also provides a booklet having a listing of discounted items identifiable by a single bar code.

Abstract: A coupon manager is provided including a front end, back end and a central processor for facilitating the processing and settlement of coupons. The coupons are received from customers at the front end which may include a cashier register. The cashier scans a bar code on the coupons and the scanned information may be supplied to the back end. The received coupons are delivered to the back end for imaging and processing. The back end determines whether the coupons are valid. Valid coupons are destroyed and sent to a destruction bin, and invalid coupons may be sent to one of a number of other bins. The processed information is forwarded to the central processor which collates the information from a number of stores and reports the information to manufacturers for settlement. The present invention also provides a booklet having a listing of discounted items identifiable by a single bar code.

Abstract: A coupon manager is provided including a front end, back end and a central processor for facilitating the processing and settlement of coupons. The coupons are received from customers at the front end which may include a cashier register. The cashier scans a bar code on the coupons and the scanned information may be supplied to the back end. The received coupons are delivered to the back end for imaging and processing. The back end determines whether the coupons are valid. Valid coupons are destroyed and sent to a destruction bin, and invalid coupons may be sent to one of a number of other bins. The processed information is forwarded to the central processor which collates the information from a number of stores and reports the information to manufacturers for settlement. The present invention also provides a booklet having a listing of discounted items identifiable by a single bar code.

Abstract: A booklet is provided which is easily formed in the in-line finishing process part of a web printing press operation having a plurality of sheets or layers, each sheet or layer having multiple removable portions positioned about a central portion used to attach the layers or sheets to one another. The removable portions of the booklet are particularly useful as coupons, advertising material or the like. The booklet may be attached to a newspaper, magazine, catalog or the like by extending the outer edge of one of the removable portions so such outer edge can be attached to the newspaper, magazine, or the like. The booklet may also be removable from the newspaper, magazine, catalog or the like by placing perforations between the attachable extension and the outer removable portion. Also provided is a method of making the inventive booklet.

Abstract: A coupon manager is provided including a front end, back end and a central processor for facilitating the processing and settlement of coupons. The coupons are received from customers at the front end which may include a cashier register. The cashier scans a bar code on the coupons and the scanned information may be supplied to the back end. The received coupons are delivered to the back end for imaging and processing. The back end determines whether the coupons are valid. Valid coupons are destroyed and sent to a destruction bin, and invalid coupons may be sent to one of a number of other bins. The processed information is forwarded to the central processor which collates the information from a number of stores and reports the information to manufacturers for settlement. The present invention also provides a booklet having a listing of discounted items identifiable by a single bar code.

Abstract: A coupon holder and presentation article comprises a band made of a flexible sheet material, such as paper and the like, that has a first planar surface and a second planar surface. The design includes a designation on the first planar surface that will imply a fold line, score or other like specification, to divide the first planar surface into plural zones, The second planar surface will reflect similar zones as the first planar surface. The band will be printed to include information and/or photographs, drawings, illustrations, graphics, and the like, about (but not limited to) any type of product, service, special offer, discount or coupon for any type of business.

Abstract: The variable value retail coupon system comprises a sheet which is covered to hide coupons and two offers with each coupon. First and second longitudinal perforation lines, preferably parallel and along the side edges, extend to separate the offers from the coupons. One of the edge tear tabs defined by the perforation lines is chosen and torn away before opening and making the coupons visible so that a selection is made from between the two coupon offers with the tearing away of a chosen one of two edge tear tabs.

Abstract: A unitary device for selling tickets of chance that has a master ticket with visible data thereon and concealed indicia representing winning data. A plurality of chance tickets are pivotally joined to the master ticket such that any one of the chance tickets may be selected for purchase by pivoting with respect to each other and with respect to the master ticket. One of the chance tickets has concealed data matching the winning data concealed on the master ticket.

Abstract: Disclosed is a set of communications documents, each of which includes an integrated envelope and return coupon with intelligently imaged variable and non-variable information. Alpha/numeric characters are provided on the document and scannable by character recognition machines. The envelopes may be plow- or buckle-folded and each has an attached coupon and flap whereby the coupon can be removed from the envelope, inserted into the envelope and the flap sealed to the envelope. Each document is arranged in a set or collection of documents in serial order and packaged such that orderly use of the documents can be effected, with each document so used being unique unto itself.

Abstract: A pad of bank checks in which the check pad comprises multiple logos containing advertising coupons which are designed to be perforated for easy removal, and a series of bank checks each with a rotating advertising logo and/or slogan matching the sequential representation of the coupons.

Abstract: An improved structure and method for a promotional article is provided. A multi-page structure includes one or more pages of gallery-quality paper for receiving on their first sides high quality printed reproductions suitable for retention and framing as an immediate incentive gift for the recipient, and on their second sides promotional information and/or advertisements. Redeemable coupons for use in conjunction with the promotional and/or advertising copy are also provided by a structure adapted to permit removal of the coupons without reducing the value or impact of the incentive gifts. The resulting structure may be used as a free standing insert for newspapers or other publications, or alone as a promotional brochure.

Abstract: A folder has a base sheet including a base tab portion on one outside edge. An overlapping sheet extends over an inside surface of the base sheet to provide a pocket between the overlapping sheet and one part of the inside surface of the base sheet. The overlapping sheet includes an overlapping tab portion which extends over the base tab portion to provide a plural thickness tab. At least part of the overlapping tab portion is affixed to the base sheet to provide a pocket with at least one closed lateral edge. The base sheet also includes a flap portion extending therefrom, which flap portion is folded into overlying relationship with another inside surface of the base sheet. The flap portion includes an area having the shape of a rotary file card which may be detached from the folder to provide a rotary file card.

Abstract: There is provided a diet control device and method for use by a dieter in administering a diet plan of particular food items which includes a booklet having a first cover, a second cover foldable relative to the first cover, and a plurality of cards attached to one of the covers, with each card being marked to represent a different day in the diet plan. Each of the cards includes a plurality of slits to form a plurality of individually removable and disposable tabs or splints. Each of the tabs or splints is detachably connected to one of the cards and is marked with predetermined diet information. In use, one or more tabs or splints are adapted to be removed from the booklet when the dieter has selected a particular food item within the diet plan.