BR112020024716A2 - self-destruct document - Google Patents

Abstract

These are destructive (self-destruct) documents useful for protecting confidential information. The invention comprises a document that can be easily and instantly broken into dozens of individual components, thus obliterating any information contained therein. Since the self-destruction of the document does not require extra equipment for destruction and guarantees the elimination of readable data, the invention represents a vast improvement over the state of the art. Additional refinements allow for simple mass production of the invention using current manufacturing equipment and technologies. Various embodiments of the specialized invention document for different applications are illustrated and described.

Description

SELF-DESTRUCTION DOCUMENT BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[001] Threats to privacy and identity theft are increasingly common, resulting in incalculable afflictions and hundreds of millions in losses annually for those who have their personal or corporate information subjected to theft and abuse. Although the use of online hacks, phishing and other computer-aided thefts of personal information are reported, masses of such information are still stolen in the old way, by extracting personally identifiable information (PII) from printed communications that end up in the commonly known wastebasket. like “dumpster diving”.

[002] The myriad of items that pass through a typical mailbox, some requested, others beyond the control of the individual, contain an abundance of information in public view, from names and addresses to other more private information not intended for public disclosure. In addition, the information contained in medical correspondence and prescription containers is highly confidential and open to abuse. Currently, such items have no quick and simple way to ensure that this information is destroyed, and the use of information stolen from discarded correspondence and the like is still a major problem to which the present invention provides a solution.

[003] In addition, data theft and espionage within the industry are increasingly common. Even in an office with strict environmental controls, such as a secure intranet and the absence of file recording facilities on sensitive equipment, the need for handwritten notes and temporary reminders remains a weak link in an otherwise secure system.

[004] Although several solutions exist to protect such private information, they most often require extra equipment, such as paper shredding, or can result in incomplete deletion of information, as is usually the case with simple paper tearing, the use of stamps concealment and markers or the like. Additionally, the ability to manufacture and distribute the solution is key to usability in a competitive and cost conscious market. Additional refinements to the present invention allow for simple mass production using current manufacturing equipment and technologies. Useless in the real world, the solutions currently available fail to address a pressing need. The inventor reveals in this document a destructive document (for example, of self-destruction or self-crushing) and provides a series of solutions to the theft of personal, medical and industrial information that consequently provide a higher level of economic accessibility, manufacturability, privacy and protection.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[005] The present invention provides a series of solutions for the theft of personal, medical and industrial information. In short, the invention comprises a printable surface called a cover sheet. With the use of a pattern of cuts or perforations, the cover sheet is divided into a series of detachable detachable cutouts and a residual structure, so that the integrity of the page is maintained, but each cut can be released from the page only with the use of minimal force due to the presence of cuts or perforations. In order to release the cutouts, the cover sheet overlaps or is overlaid with two additional sheets, a separator and a top sheet that together comprise the release unit. The separator sheet has a series of small holes that are positioned to overlap the cutouts in the cover sheet, the top sheet is attached through the holes in the separator to the cutouts in the cover sheet and, in some embodiments, can assist in anchoring these cutouts on site. The separator and the top sheet are adhered to each other in their vicinity and have flaps at one or both ends, a removal flap on the separator, and a start flap on the top sheet. The separator can also be attached adjacent to the cover sheet to hold the release unit in place. To destroy the document, the release unit is first released from the cover sheet using the removal tab, making the perforated cutouts stand out from the cover sheet due to its attachment to the top sheet. The top sheet is then released from the separator using the initiation tab. Since the fixed cutouts are larger than the holes in the separator, the shear force breaks the anchor connections that hold the top sheet in the cutouts, and the individual cutouts are released as fragments. Each fragment contains a fraction of the original document information, ensuring complete obliteration of the original document data. In some embodiments, the cover sheet is completely perforated and the cutouts are kept in place by their attachment to the top sheet.

[006] In some modalities, the release of the cover sheet cutouts will reveal information contained in one or more of the other layers. In some embodiments, the cover sheet is adhered to an adhesive backing sheet with an optional non-stick paper, which allows it to be affixed to items as desired. In all embodiments, the present invention results in the destruction of the printed surface and obliteration of any readable text. Additional details and modalities are discussed below.

[007] The invention comprises the following elements:

[008] one or more perforated cover sheets,

[009] one or more separator sheets

[010] one or more top sheets

[011] The invention can also comprise

[012] one or more optional background sheets which, if adhesive can incorporate an optional associated non-stick paper,

[013] in which each is further detailed below, followed by a description of certain preferred modalities. For brevity, the singular is used in the text to refer to the elements above, but is intended to include one or more of the elements referenced when appropriate.

[014] A first element of the invention comprises one or more cover pages. The cover sheet is typically a piece of paper, plastic, polymer, cloth, metal or other suitable material. A surface comprises a recordable or printable surface, on which handwritten, printed, graphic, correspondence and other information can be inserted. In some cases, the text can be applied to the cover sheet through one or more overlay layers using thermal printing. In some cases, both surfaces may be writable.

The cover sheet is cut or perforated with a series of highlights or "cutouts" using methods such as a die or laser cut well known in the art and commonly used in the production of adhesives, adhesive labels, stamps, toilet paper, etc. .

The cover sheet can be slightly perforated, so that significant force is needed to displace the cutouts, or any variation until completely pierced, so that the cutouts are free floating and can be held in place by attaching them to the top sheet .

The cutouts can have the same or different shapes and sizes, and their pattern on the cover page can be uniform or random, and can cover all or part of the cover page.

Cutout dimensions, sizes and formats will depend on the type of font, font characters and font size, document format, etc. and can be chosen to maximize data masking.

Typical cryptographic methods of obscuring information can be employed to optimize these parameters to ensure that the information is undetermined after destruction and cannot be reassembled forensically.

After the cutouts are released, the remaining portion of the cover sheet is known as the residual structure.

In some embodiments, the cover sheet is adhered to an overlapping adhesive or non-adhesive backing sheet with optional non-stick paper.

In some embodiments, the bottom sheet is transparent.

When no background sheet is present, the cut or perforation should usually be such that the cutouts are substantially separated from the cover sheets, but the integrity of the page is maintained, and each cutout can be released from the page only with the use of force. minimum due to the presence of perforations. When a bottom sheet is present to further support the cutouts, the cuts / perforations can be such that the cutouts are more easily released from the back and cover sheets to leave the residual cover sheet trellis affixed to the overlapping bottom sheet. In some embodiments where a backing sheet is employed, the cover sheet may be similar to a perforated adhesive and the bottom surface of the cover sheet is covered in an adhesive that can form a releasable bond with the overlapping top surface of the backing sheet. bottom, which is formulated as a release layer as further described below. In some embodiments, the cover sheet additionally comprises one or more tabs on one or each end, which can serve to secure the ends of the cover sheet, act as finger rests to facilitate the separation of layers from each other, or which can be grasped to facilitate pulling the cover sheet. The flap can have any shape and conformation suitable for grabbing, and can be integrated into the cover sheet, which comprises a flattened and reinforced section. It may further comprise a mechanism for securing the free end.

[015] A second element of the invention comprises one or more separator sheets, or separators, which incorporate a pattern of small holes that cover each cutout in the cover sheet. These holes can have any shape and size and overlap the cutouts allowing the top sheet to be adhered in point to the cutouts. The separator is usually, but not always, transparent, and acts to break the connection between the top sheet and the cutouts after their release from the cover sheet, discharging them as fragments. The separator can be equal to or smaller in size than the top sheet, but in any case, at least large enough to cover the fixings to the cutouts. The separator can be permanently or temporarily adhered in one or more locations and on one or both sides, in order to form attachments with the structure of the top sheet and / or residual cover sheet. In some embodiments, the separator may have no peripheral adhesion and be held in place by the connections between the top sheet and cover sheet cutouts. The separator usually has a removal tab at one or both ends that can be gripped to facilitate the separation of the other elements of the invention and the destruction of the document. The flap can have any shape and conformation suitable for gripping, and can be integrated with the separator, which comprises a flattened and reinforced section. In preferred embodiments, the removal tab is positioned at the end opposite the release tab and can be displaced in relation to the top sheet or cover sheet. It may further comprise a mechanism for securing the free end.

[016] A third element comprises one or more top sheets that cover at least completely each one of the holes in the separator, and is anchored to each of the cutouts through the holes of the intervening separator. This fixation can take place by any suitable means, and can include spot adhesion or other adhesion, fusion or any chemical or mechanical bonding methods. The fixation can have any size, shape and number, so that the cutouts are firmly anchored through the holes in the top sheet without adhering to the intervening separator. The top sheet will typically be a sheet, made up of any suitable material and will typically, but not always, be transparent. The top sheet additionally comprises one or more release tabs at one or each end similar to the tabs described above, which act as finger rests to facilitate detaching the top sheet from the other layers. In preferred embodiments, the release tab is positioned at the end opposite the removal tab and can be moved in relation to the separator or cover sheet. Pulling the top sheet away from the separator using the release tab breaks the connections to the cutouts resulting in their release as fragments. In some embodiments, the top sheet is peripherally adhered directly to the residual cover sheet structure, and the separator is held in place by the anchors between the top sheet and cutouts. In some embodiments, the cover sheet is completely perforated and the cutouts are kept in place by their anchors to the top sheet layer.

[017] A fourth element of the optional invention comprises a bottom sheet and optional non-stick paper. Including a bottom sheet, the document of the invention can be reinforced, or can be affixed to items as desired. The bottom sheet comprises an upper surface to which a cover sheet can be adhered. Characteristically, the upper surface has the properties of a non-stick paper, that is, coated with polyolefins, such as HDPE, LDPE and PP plastic resins, silicon, polyvinyl alcohol or other suitable components, which can cover all or part of the bottom sheet and allow a reliable but temporary bonding to the bottom surface of the cover sheet. This facilitates adhesion to the cover sheet, but allows for the subsequent release of the perforated cutouts from the upper surface of the bottom sheet.

In some embodiments of the invention, the bottom sheet has no adhesive applied to its bottom surface, and acts to reinforce the underlying cover sheet by bonding to it.

In other embodiments, the bottom surface of the bottom sheet comprises a second adhesive surface capable of affixing to a correspondence or other surface and is usually protected by a non-stick paper.

In some embodiments, the bottom surface can be coated with an adhesive, with or without an optional non-stick paper, and can be adhered to a correspondence or other surface by any of these techniques known in the art.

For example, the bottom surface can typically comprise a simple adhesive, with a pressure sensitive adhesive covering the surface.

The adhesive is protected by a non-stick paper to protect the adhesive before identification is applied, as is common in the adhesive industry.

Characteristically, similarly to the top surface of the bottom sheet, the nonstick paper comprises a top surface that is coated with silicon, polyvinyl alcohol or other suitable components, to reduce surface adhesion, and allow a reliable but temporary bond to a second adhesive coated surface.

The attached non-stick paper can be detached from the bottom sheet to expose the adhesive covered bottom surface to facilitate affixing to a correspondence or other surface.

Alternatively, the adhesive on the bottom surface of the bottom sheet can be uncovered, and requires activation by water, light, temperature or other means known in the art, in which case the optional non-stick paper can be omitted.

[018] The exact choice or combination of materials used in the construction of the invention depends on the specific application and the modality.

Suitable materials are known, or will become known, to those skilled in the art, and their exclusion from this list is not intended to depart from their importance in this invention.

In any case, suitable materials and methods are well known in the art and the following is intended to illustrate, not limit, the choices of materials that can be employed.

Typically, the cover sheet, the bottom sheet and the non-stick paper are composed of paper or cardboard, for example, any wood pulp or other fibrous products, as known in the art.

In some embodiments, these elements are made up of cloth or other woven materials.

Alternatively, plastics and other organic polymers can be used.

In certain applications, metal sheets and alloys can also be advantageous.

In certain applications, thermal active materials and thermal printing can be employed for printing through overlapping layers.

Thermal printing produces a printed image by selecting heat-coated thermochromic paper, or thermal paper, and can be used to create an image and sheet through overlapping or overlapping layers.

The coating changes the color in the areas where it is heated, producing an image in one or more colors.

Alternatively, thermal transfer, laser, inkjet or any other form of printing can be employed.

Text and images can be applied before, during or subsequent to the roll-to-roll combination of layers, and can appear anywhere on any layer, depending on the mode.

The top sheet can also be made up of the above materials and can be the same or different material for the cover sheet. Similarly, the separator and the flap can be constructed from the variety of materials listed above. In many applications, one or more layers will be constructed from a transparent material. Preferred materials can be stored and used in a roll format to facilitate easy fabrication.

[019] The adhesive can be of any type commonly used in the production of stickers and labels. For example, the adhesive can be permanent, detachable or highly sticky. The adhesive chosen for each of the surfaces will be better suited to the task at hand. For example, a relatively strong connection is needed between the bottom sheet and the correspondence to guarantee the fastening, while a relatively weaker link can be used between the bottom sheet and the cover sheet in order to facilitate the release of the cutouts by the pull of the top sheet. Any materials and methods known in the art that produce a firm bond on the lower surface to a match, and a releasable bond between the upper surface and the cover sheet is contemplated within the scope of the present invention.

[020] The exact choice or combination of perforation techniques employed in the construction of the cover sheet will depend on the modality, and can be applied before, during or subsequent to the combination of roll to roll of the layers. In some cases, the cover sheet will be lightly perforated so that the cutouts are firmly attached to the cover sheet and require a shear force between the separator and the cover sheet to facilitate removal. At the other end of the spectrum, the cover sheet can be completely perforated so that the cutouts have all the purposes separate from the cover sheet and can be held in place by their anchorages to the top sheet. This can be achieved with the use of laser cutting during the conversion stage of the roll-to-roll process after combining the layers and stitch adhesion of the cutouts to the top sheet.

[021] The main advantage of the invention over art is the combination of simplicity and security features provided. Since the advantage is integrated with the invention and does not require extra equipment, there is a minimal incremental cost and no additional continuous costs or requirements. As described in most cases, after destruction, the text is broken into physically distinct parts which, in each of the released cutouts (fragments), from those in the residual structure. After the destruction of the document, each separate part contains the text components that are indecipherable in their own right, and doubly secure due to the combination of resources mentioned in this document.

[022] Importantly, the invention provides significant improvements for easy fabrication using current techniques compared to other solutions in the art. Typically, identification manufacturers employ roll-to-roll processing, also known as reel-to-reel or R2R processing, and use continuous sheets of flexible materials (called nets) that are rolled for more convenient handling and transportation. Materials such as paper, cloth, plastic films and metal sheets of various weights and lengths can then be used in processing machines, such as printing presses, laminating, coating and cutting / punching machines to create an intermediate or final product. .

In this case, each layer of the identification is contained in a roll and the layers are combined and manipulated in a process known as conversion.

The individual rolls of each layer are presented to the machine and are connected as dictated by the modality using chemical, mechanical, thermal, adhesives or other means.

The use of layers allows the customization of identification modalities, such as pre-printing, use of thermal active materials for later application of information, and selection of different materials and transparencies for different layers.

In conclusion, the combined layers can be rewound to create an exit roll or can be further processed on the same or a different machine depending on the application.

Common conversion techniques include die cutting, laser cutting or other suitable cutting / perforation techniques, and thermal or conventional printing.

Common finishing techniques include techniques well known in the art, such as slit forming, sheet forming, fan folding, streaking or other processes to provide complete personalized identification.

In comparison with other solutions in the art, the present invention has the advantage that all elements can be contained in rolls and processed using the currently used and economically competitive equipment in the identification production industry.

The rolls of each element of the invention can be customized with final printing and perforation already applied so that the rolls can simply be combined and then cut or processed for distribution.

Alternatively, the entries can be blank and ready for custom data entry and / or drilling during or after the layer combination process. This provides flexibility for a variety of solutions. The use of other materials, such as tapes or filaments, solid flaps and devices, requires specialized machinery and specific knowledge not currently found in the market.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[023] The drawings on the first sheet illustrate a modality of the device useful in protecting information in correspondence. Figure 1A details the components of the document in an exploded view, including an entry (Figure 1E) that details the small holes in the separator layer. Figure 1B shows a document attached to a box. Figure 1C illustrates the release of the cutouts, separator and top sheet of the box, while in Figure 1D, the cutouts are released from the top sheet by pulling the separator and the top sheet.

[024] The drawings on the second sheet illustrate an additional modality of the device useful in protecting information in correspondence. Figure 2A details the components of the document in an exploded view, including an entry (Figure 2E) that details the small holes in the separator layer. Figure 2B shows a document attached to a box. Figure 2C illustrates the release of the cover sheet, cutouts, separator and top sheet from the box, while in Figure 2D, the cutouts are released from the cover sheet and top sheet by pulling the separator and top sheet.

[025] The drawings on the third sheet illustrate a modality of the invention, useful in corporate security. Figure 3A details the document components in an exploded view,

while Figure 3B shows a completed document. Figure 3C illustrates the release of the clippings and the destruction of the document.

[026] The drawings on the fourth sheet illustrate a modality of the device, used in the protection of prescription and medical information. In Figure 4A, an identification of the invention is affixed to a prescription container.

[027] The drawings on the fifth sheet in Figure 5 illustrate a modality of the device, in which multiple identifications are formulated as a single sheet.

[028] The drawings on the sixth sheet in Figure 6 illustrate the roll-to-roll mass production of the invention using current commercial technologies.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[029] The following drawings are offered to illustrate, but not to limit, the claimed invention.

[030] The drawings on the first sheet illustrate a modality of the device useful in protecting information during correspondence. Figure 1A shows an exploded view of a mail ID (1). The modality comprises a thermally active perforated cover sheet composed of the residual structure (6) and cutouts (4), a bottom sheet (10), with optional non-stick paper (11), which can be attached to a package, container or correspondence (12), as described above. An intervening separator sheet (7) is positioned between the cover sheet and the top sheet (5). The small holes (19) in the separator allow the top sheet to be connected directly to the overlapping cover sheet cutouts, see Figure 1E inserted. The separator can be sandwiched and held in place by the top sheet connections to the cutout, or it can be attached to the adjacency of the top sheet (5) and / or the residual structure (6) of the cover sheet and have one or more flaps release (8) to allow the various layers to be detached. In Figure 1B, the correspondence identification (1) is shown attached to a box (12). In Figure 1C, the top sheet (5) and the separator (7) were removed from the box using the release tab (8). As the top sheet is adhered in point to the cutouts (4), they are released from the perforated cover sheet, leaving the residual structure (6) attached to the box. In Figure 1D, the destruction of the document is complete, highlighting the top sheet (5) of the separator (7) using the release tab (8) so that the cutouts are released as fragments (14).

[031] The drawings on the second sheet illustrate an additional modality of the device useful in protecting information during correspondence. Figure 2A shows an exploded view of a mail ID (1). The modality comprises a thermally active perforated cover sheet composed of the residual structure (6) and cutouts (4), a bottom sheet (10), with optional non-stick paper (11), which can be attached to a package, container or correspondence (12), as described above. In this embodiment, an intervening separator sheet (7) is positioned between the cover sheet and the top sheet (5). Small holes ((19) see Figure 2E inserted) in the separator allow the top sheet to be connected directly to the completely perforated cutouts, holding it in place. The separator is additional and temporarily connected to the vicinity of the residual structure (6) and / or the top sheet (5) and has one or more tabs (8)

to allow the various layers to be highlighted or separated. In Figure 2B, the correspondence identification (1) is shown attached to a box (12). In Figure 2C, the cover sheet (2) with cutouts (4) and the residual structure (6), the separator (7) and the top sheet (5) were removed from the box using a first release tab. (8), leaving the bottom sheet (10) attached to the box. In Figure 2D, the destruction of the document is complete, highlighting the top sheet (5) of the separator (7) and residual structure attached (6) with the use of a second release tab (8) so that the cutouts completely perforated are released as fragments (14). The identification of the invention is suitable for all forms of transport and communications requiring identification, including, but not limited to, a box, letter, order, package, mail tube, shipping, delivery, air mail, shipment, document, note, reminder, pamphlet, newspaper, advertising materials, etc.

[032] The drawings on the third sheet illustrate a device modality, used to protect information and corporate notes. Figure 3A shows an exploded view of a secure document (1) comprising a cover sheet (2), separator (7) and the top sheet (5) and has one or more tabs (8) to allow the various layers are highlighted or separated. In this modality, the cutouts (4) are completely perforated from the cover sheet (2) with the use of laser cutting after the combination of the layers, and are held in position by their anchorages to the top sheet. An intervening separator sheet (7) is positioned between the cover sheet and the top sheet (5) and is permanently attached to the residual structure (6). Figure 3B illustrates the writing being applied to the top recordable surface of the secure document (1). In Figure 3C, the top sheet (5) is pulled away from the connected separator (7) and the cover sheet (2) using the flap (8). Since the holes in the separator (7) are smaller than the cutouts, the connections between the top sheet (5) and the cutouts (4) are cut by the generated shear force, and the cutouts are released as individual fragments (14 ) and the information in the document (1) is destroyed. Since the print is distributed over the entire surface of the document, removing the cutouts and information printed on it, the remaining print in the residual document structure becomes incomprehensible. The secure document of the invention is suitable for all forms of confidential information.

[033] The drawings on the fourth sheet illustrate a modality of the device, used in the protection of prescription and medical information. An identification of the invention is affixed to a prescription container (15). This modality comprises the elements listed above, including a cover sheet (2), which comprises a residual structure, perforations (3) and cutouts (4), as well as a top sheet (5) and separator (7), and a or more tabs (8) for releasing and destroying the identification. This modality is useful for all medical products identified, including hospital, research, blood bank, inpatient and outpatient prescriptions, law enforcement and all other cases where medical information may be at risk.

[034] The drawings on the fifth sheet in Figure 5 illustrate the use of multiple identification panels (17) incorporated into a single sheet (16). The elements of the invention are as previously described and include perforated cover sheets (2) and cutouts (4), separators (7), flaps (8) and top sheets (5). As the bottom sheet and non-stick paper (11) are perforated at the edge of each panel, each case of the identification can be applied independently. In the illustration, six panels that each comprise a duplicate copy of an identification are shown as a sheet. On the bottom right, a panel with a set of duplicate identifications (17) is shown divided from the sheet (16). Each panel may comprise a single or multiple top sheets so that the release of the top sheet results in the destruction of information from only a portion of the panel, but leave the information intact in the lower portion for a later time. Then, each top sheet can be used independently to release cutouts from one or more portions of the cover sheets, while leaving the adjacent text intact for a later time.

[035] The drawings on the sixth sheet in Figure 6 illustrate the mass production of the invention using current commercial technologies. Using roll-to-roll fabrication, a top sheet (5), separator sheet (7), cover sheet (2) and bottom sheet (10) with non-stick paper (11) are combined (20) with the use of appropriate adhesives or fusion technologies as described. After the combination of layers, other conversion techniques including thermal or conventional printing and / or matrix or precision laser perforation can be employed (21). The final step involves the finalization (22), in which the rolls can be divided, cut or otherwise processed to produce the final modality. Depending on the modality, the cover sheet (2) can be pre-printed with information, or it can employ a thermally active surface so that the information can be applied to the identification during the conversion (21), or at a later time. In some embodiments, the bottom sheet (10) and / or the non-stick paper (11) are omitted.

DESCRIPTION OF MODALITIES

[036] It is understood that the figures, examples and modalities described in this document are for illustrative purposes only and that various modifications or changes in light of them will be suggested to persons skilled in the art and should be included within the spirit and scope of this request and scope of the attached claims. The following examples are offered to illustrate, but not limit, the claimed invention, and none of the limitations implied in the exemplary embodiments are to be construed as limiting the claims. All publications, patents and patent applications cited in this document are incorporated into this document as a reference in their entirety for all purposes.

[037] Since the invention comprises certain optional elements, it can be customized for each desirable use. The bottom sheet and the associated non-stick paper are optional elements of the invention, with their inclusion or exclusion in each modality depending on the selected application. In addition, the top sheet and the separator can be overlapped or overlap the cover sheet and various mechanisms for fixing the top sheet, separator and / or flap are contemplated.

[038] Example 1: This example provides a solution to the theft of personal information from discarded mail and containers and employs a top sheet with a separator sheet positioned between the cover sheet and the top sheet.

As shown in Figure 1A, the invention provides a correspondence identification comprising an active thermal cover sheet and a backing sheet with non-stick paper, which can be adhered to a package, container or correspondence.

The cover sheet overlay is a separator that covers the recordable portion of the cover sheet and has small holes aligned over each of the cutouts, and is temporarily adhered to all or portions of its adjacency to the overlapping residual cover sheet structure.

A removal tab at one end of the separator allows the separator / top sheet to be sandwiched to detach from the cover sheet, causing the cutouts anchored to the top sheet to be removed from the cover sheet.

A top sheet overlaps the separator, which is at least equal in size to the separator and displaced relative to it to allow easy access to the protruding release tab.

The top sheet is anchored to the cutouts of the cover sheet through the small holes aligned in the intervening separator, and is temporarily adhered in all or in portions of its adjacent to the overlapping separator.

In this modality, the text can be applied to the cover sheet through the overlay separator and top sheets using thermal printing.

Alternatively, in cases where a background sheet is not present, the text can be applied to the bottom surface of the cover sheet and the invention inserted in a transparent correspondence bag with text on the side shown.

After removing the separator, the top sheet and the fixed cutouts from the cover sheet using the removal tab, the identification is destroyed by pulling on the tab to separate the top sheet and the separator. A shear force is created and the cutouts are unable to pass through the small holes in the separator, so that the connections to the top sheet are broken and the cutouts fall out like random fragments. Since the document information is now broken into a residual cover sheet structure and several fragments, the remaining impression becomes incomprehensible.

[039] Example 2: This example provides a solution to the theft of personal information from discarded mail and containers and employs a top sheet with a separator sheet positioned between the cover sheet and the top sheet. As shown in Figure 2A, the invention provides a correspondence identification comprising an active thermal cover sheet and a backing sheet with non-stick paper, which can be adhered to a package, container or correspondence. A flap at one end of the cover sheet allows the release of the cover sheet, separator and top sheet sandwiched from the adhesive back sheet and the package. A separator overlaps the cover sheet, which covers the recordable portion of the cover sheet and has small holes aligned over each of the cutouts. The cutouts have been completely drilled with the use of laser cutting after the layer combination, and are held in place by their point attachments to the top sheet. The separator can be temporarily attached to all or portions of its adjacency to the overlapping residual cover sheet structure. A top sheet overlaps the separator, which is anchored through the separator holes aligned to the cutouts, and can be additionally temporarily adhered to all or portions of its adjacency to the overlapping separator. The top sheet is at least equal in size to the separator and often displaced from it to allow easy access to the protruding release tab. In this modality, the text can be applied to the cover sheet through the overlay separator and top sheets using thermal printing. Alternatively, in cases where a background sheet is not present, the text can be applied to the bottom surface of the cover sheet and the invention inserted in a transparent correspondence bag with text on the side shown. After removing the separator, the top sheet and the fixed cutouts from the cover sheet using the removal tab, the identification is destroyed by pulling on the tab to separate the top sheet and the other layers. A shear force is created and the cutouts are not able to pass through the small holes in the separator, so that the anchoring connections to the cuts are broken and they fall as random fragments. Since the document information is now broken into a residual cover sheet structure and several fragments, the remaining impression becomes incomprehensible.

[040] Example 3: This example provides a solution to the theft of corporate information, for example, communications produced in a controlled work environment. As shown in Figure 3A, the invention comprises a cover sheet with a suitable recordable surface, a separator and a top sheet and one or more flaps. In some embodiments, the cutouts are completely perforated from the cover sheet using a laser cut after the layers are combined, and are held in place by their attachments to the top sheet. An intervening separator sheet is positioned between the cover sheet and the top sheet and is permanently attached around its permanence to the residual structure.

After adding text, the document can be destroyed by pulling on the tab of the separator.

Since the separator is attached to the cover sheet, and the cutouts are already laser cut from the cover sheet, the shear force generated by pulling on the flap causes the anchoring connections between the top sheet and the clippings are cut, and the clippings are released as individual fragments and the information in the document (1) is destroyed.

In an alternative embodiment, the separator is temporarily attached to both the cover sheet and the top sheet, the cutouts are only slightly perforated from the cover sheet so that the separator and the top sheet provide support for the perforated cover sheet and the page maintains its integrity and usability before release.

At the time of destruction, the pull on the separator and the cover sheet tabs results in the separator / top sheet being pulled from the cover sheet, and since the top sheet is anchored to the cutouts through the holes in the separator, the force of generated shear also results in the highlighting of the cutouts of the perforated cover sheet.

Next, the tabs on the top sheet and separator are used to pull these two layers.

Since the holes in the separator are smaller than cutouts, the connections between the top sheet and the cutouts are cut and the cutouts fall out as individual fragments.

Since the print is distributed over the entire surface of the document, removing the cutouts and information printed on it, the remaining print in the residual document structure becomes incomprehensible.

In some embodiments, the identification may contain a single panel with one or more cases of the present invention, or it may have multiple panels that each have zero or more cases of the present invention. The panels can be joined or present as individual components. By providing a fast, simple and integrated system for removing all identifying information from a confidential document, the invention provides corporations with a way to protect their customers' information from capture and abuse. Since no extra equipment is needed and destruction can be achieved in situ, ease of use and compliance are maximized. The identification of the invention is easily manufactured using currently available technologies and is suitable for all forms of confidential communications, including, but not limited to, letters, documents, notes, reminders, drawings, graphics, sketches, graffiti, doodles, cards , leaves, rolls, reams and images.

[041] Example 4: This example provides a number of solutions to the theft of personal, industrial and medical information. As before, the invention comprises a cover sheet, a top sheet, a separator and an adhesive bottom sheet, which can be adhered to any item that carries private medical information, for example, a package, container, document or correspondence. This modality contains all the elements of example two, and allows the removal of the complete identification of the medical container. In alternative embodiments, the bottom sheet and the non-stick paper can be omitted and the cover sheet adhered directly to the container so that the residual cover sheet structure is left adhered to the container after document destruction. In some embodiments, the release flap is integrated with the top sheet and can be a hardened extension of the flap that remains flush with the cover sheet,

presenting a uniform surface for printing after adhering to a container. In a preferred embodiment, the top sheet is displaced in relation to the cover sheet to allow easy access to the flap. In an additional preferred embodiment, the identification can contain a single panel with one or more cases of the present invention, or it can have multiple panels that each have zero or more cases of the present invention. The panels can be joined or present as individual components. After advances in genetic science and the subsequent introduction of the Health Plans Portability and Liability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), the need for patient information security has never been greater. This modality is well suited for use in protecting prescription and patient information about pharmaceutical products, containers, identifications, prescriptions and other items that contain such sensitive medical information.

[042] Example 5: This example provides a profile for manufacturing the invention on a commercial scale using currently available technologies. Roll-to-roll processing is commonly employed in the manufacture of identifications, and is easily exploited for the present invention as illustrated in Figure 6. The individual rolls of each layer are presented to the machine and are connected as dictated by the modality with the use of means chemical, mechanical, thermal, adhesives or others. After bonding, the combined layers can be rewound to create an exit roll or can be further processed (converted) on the same or on a different machine depending on the application. Common conversion techniques include die cutting, laser cutting or other suitable cutting / perforation techniques, and thermal or conventional printing.

Common finishing techniques include techniques well known in the art, such as slit forming, sheet forming, fan folding, streaking or other processes to provide complete personalized identification.

In some embodiments, the cover sheet is pre-printed, while in others, a roll of thermally active materials is employed so that the information can be applied at a later time.

In some embodiments, the bottom sheet with non-stick paper is omitted.

In some embodiments, the top sheet and separator can be supplied as transparent rollers.

In some embodiments, the cover sheet is completely perforated using a precision laser, after the cutouts have been anchored to the top sheet.

In comparison with other solutions in the art, the present invention has the advantage that all elements can be contained in rolls and processed using the currently used and economically competitive equipment in the identification production industry.

The rolls of each element of the invention can be customized, ready for lamination of a final product, or blank and ready for personalized data and perforation during or after the lamination process.

This provides flexibility for a variety of solutions.

The use of other materials, such as tapes or filaments, solid flaps and devices, requires specialized machinery and specific knowledge not currently found in the market.

Claims (7)

1. SELF-DESTRUCTION DOCUMENT, characterized by comprising a cover sheet with the capacity to receive engraving or printing, and to be cut or perforated to form a series of detachable cutouts that can be released from said cover sheet by pulling it; a top sheet that overlaps or overlaps and is anchored to said cutouts through; a separator, comprising a sheet that incorporates a pattern of small holes that cover each of said cutouts of said cover sheet. 2. SELF-DESTRUCTION DOCUMENT, according to claim 1, characterized in that one or more of said cover sheet, or said separator, or said top sheet have one or more tabs on each or both ends. 3. SELF-DESTRUCTION DOCUMENT, according to claim 1, characterized by the formats of said cutouts being chosen to maximize data masking. 4. SELF-DESTRUCTION DOCUMENT, according to claim 1, characterized in that said cover sheet is made of thermal printable material. 5. SELF-DESTRUCTION DOCUMENT, according to claim 1, characterized in that any of the said sheets are transparent. 6. SELF-DESTRUCTION DOCUMENT, according to claim 1, characterized in that it additionally comprises a bottom sheet. 7. SELF-DESTRUCTION DOCUMENT, according to claim 6, characterized in that said base sheet additionally comprises an adhesive surface capable of affixing a correspondence or other surface.