Stanley M Zurawski

US Patent:

6635143, Oct 21, 2003

Filed:

Dec 20, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/327159

Inventors:

Stanley Zurawski - Las Vegas NV
Scott Martin - Las Vegas NV
James Warren - Las Vegas NV

Assignee:

Independence Mint, Inc. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

B32B 3100

US Classification:

156280, 156242, 156278, 156293, 1562755, 427409, 427410, 72359, 40 275, 264 17, 264267, 264268

Abstract:

A token is manufactured using a combination of minting or casting operations and printing operations. The token comprises a metal base material that is minted or cast to the size and shape desired including embossed or debossed areas at selected locations on the token. In selected recessed or countersunk portions of the token, there are provided thin disks of material capable of carrying printed material such as single-colored or multi-colored pictures or indicia. The imprinted disk portions of the token are covered with a first protective coating and, optionally a second protective coating, that eliminates wear and tear on the printed areas of the token. Additionally or alternatively, the entire token can be covered with an outer coating to minimize wear and tear and preserve the unique designs carried by the token.

US Patent:

6514374, Feb 4, 2003

Filed:

Oct 8, 1993

Appl. No.:

08/134187

Inventors:

Stanley Zurawski - Las Vegas NV
Scott Martin - Las Vegas NV
James Warren - Las Vegas NV

Assignee:

Nevada Coin Mart, Inc. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

B32B 3100

US Classification:

156280, 156242, 156278, 156293, 1562755, 427409, 427410, 72359, 40 275, 264 17, 264267, 264268

Abstract:

A token is manufactured using a combination of minting or casting operations and printing operations. The token comprises a metal base material that is minted or cast to the size and shape desired including embossed or debossed areas at selected locations on the token. In selected recessed or countersunk portions of the token, there are provided thin disks of material capable of carrying printed material such as single-colored or multi-colored pictures or indicia. The imprinted disk portions of the token are covered with a first protective coating and, optionally a second protective coating, that eliminates wear and tear on the printed areas of the token. Additionally or alternatively, the entire token can be covered with an outer coating to minimize wear and tear and preserve the unique designs carried by the token.