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Coupon computer and method for handling coupons

CA 1266918 C · Owner: Stepien, Joyce A. · Inventors: Stepien, Joyce A.

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Abstract of the Disclosure, An apparatus for handling manufacturer's discount coupons comprising a sheet support, and at least one labeled pocket secured to said sheet support for defining files for holding and storing manufacturer's coupons. A coupon computer is mounted on the sheet support for storing information with respect to coupons the shopper may have so that the shopper may locate the coupon and apply the same to the purchase of an article. The coupon computer,includes a keyboard for entering coupon information, and a first register for storing the coupon information. Coupon information may be retrieved from the coupon computer. A method for handling manufacturer's discount coupons …

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  • Granted March 20, 1990. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 20, 2007.
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FiledMarch 18, 1987
GrantedMarch 20, 1990
Term endedMarch 20, 2007
Patent numberCA 1266918 C
Classification (IPC)G06F3/02

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1988199019921994199619982000200220042006Application filedMarch 18, 1987Patent grantedMarch 20, 1990Term endedMarch 20, 2007

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