Bates stamps are used to mark and identify business or legal documents. The device has evolved from traditional rubber stamps to self-inking and electronic versions. The first Bates stamper was created in the late 19th century by the Bates Manufacturing Company and was later marketed by Thomas Edison. The stamp is commonly used to create […]
Bates numbering is a practice of sequentially stamping documents with identifying character strings to keep track of them. It is commonly used by doctors and legal professionals to manage large collections of documents related to a single case. The Bates automatic numerator was a patented device used for this procedure. Other offices may also use […]
The Bates matrix is a device used to mark and identify business or legal documents, with modern versions being self-inking. It was invented in the late 19th century and has evolved to meet the needs of advanced technology. It can create unique identification numbers, date and time stamps, and other identifying marks. Some companies have […]
