US3671059A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Check book holder having master check
Assignee: Individual
•
Filing: 1970-12-14
•
Granted: 1972-06-20
•
Expires: 1990-12-14
Abstract
Abstract A check book holder detachably carrying a book of personalized blank checks each having printed thereon the name and address of the person or persons authorized to negotiate the checks, and with the holder also carrying a master check printed in a manner similar to the check blanks, with the name and address of the same person or persons as on the blank checks for comparison therewith, and with a picture of the authorized person or persons also printed on the master check for assistance in identification at the time of negotiation of a check.
Inventors
- 👤 Helen D Zeller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 03:27
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D5/00; B42D5/02; B42D5/021; B42D5/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
215 words
The combination comprising: a. a check book holder having two essentially flat portions which are foldable relative to one another along a hinge line, each flat portion having a surface which faces inwardly when the holder is in its folded position one of said flat portions having a pocket formed therein having a transparent window at its inwardly facing surface; b. a book of separately detachable, personalized, negotiable, blank checks mounted at one of said inwardly facing surfaces of said holder opposite said pocket and facing outwardly therefrom, each check having a check form printed thereon including a signature line and including the name and address of a person authorized to sign said checks; and c. a master check inserted in said pocket of said holder, facing outwardly therefrom and visible through said window, said master check having indicia printed thereon substantially identical to said blank checks, identically aligned, and vertically spaced therefrom, said master check differing from said negotiable blank checks in that said master check additionally has a picture fixed thereon of a person authorized to sign said negotiable blank checks whereas said blank checks do not carry said picture; wherein said holder may be folded to an open position and one of said checks and said master check simultaneously viewed and compared.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
215 words
The combination comprising: a. a check book holder having two essentially flat portions which are foldable relative to one another along a hinge line, each flat portion having a surface which faces inwardly when the holder is in its folded position one of said flat portions having a pocket formed therein having a transparent window at its inwardly facing surface; b. a book of separately detachable, personalized, negotiable, blank checks mounted at one of said inwardly facing surfaces of said holder opposite said pocket and facing outwardly therefrom, each check having a check form printed thereon including a signature line and including the name and address of a person authorized to sign said checks; and c. a master check inserted in said pocket of said holder, facing outwardly therefrom and visible through said window, said master check having indicia printed thereon substantially identical to said blank checks, identically aligned, and vertically spaced therefrom, said master check differing from said negotiable blank checks in that said master check additionally has a picture fixed thereon of a person authorized to sign said negotiable blank checks whereas said blank checks do not carry said picture; wherein said holder may be folded to an open position and one of said checks and said master check simultaneously viewed and compared.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein said master check has an authorized signature on its signature line and the master check is marked to indicate that it is not to be negotiated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein the birthdate of said authorized person is printed on said master check.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-06-20 | 1975-12-20 | 1976-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-20 | 1979-12-20 | 1980-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-20 | 1983-12-20 | 1984-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |