US3778596A
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Automatic banking deposit machine
Assignee: METALOGICS CORP
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Filing: 1971-09-20
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Granted: 1973-12-11
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Expires: 1991-09-20
Abstract
Abstract An automatic banking deposit machine adapted to accept a deposit pack constituted by an envelope containing the items to be deposited and a deposit-slip assembly adhered to the face of the envelope and including an original slip on which the items to be deposited are entered, and a duplicate slip separable from the pack. When the pack is placed on the machine, the filled envelope and the original deposit slip adhered thereto are separated from the duplicate slip and fed into a locked vault, whereas the duplicate slip is stamped with receipt data and returned to the depositor.
Inventors
- 👤 J Wapner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:05
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07D; G07D11/00; G07D11/009; G07D11/0096
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
In an automatic banking system, A. a deposit pack constituted by a sealable envelope and a deposit-slip assembly attached thereto, said assembly including original and duplicate deposit slips onto which deposit items placed within said envelope are entered, said duplicate slip being separable from said assembly, and B. a machine for receiving a deposit pack loaded with items to be deposited and including means to separate said duplicate slip from the assembly thereby to provide a sub-pack consisting of the loaded envelope and the original deposit slip, means to convey the sub-pack into a locked vault, and means to apply receipt data on the separated duplicate slip and to return it to the depositor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
In an automatic banking system, A. a deposit pack constituted by a sealable envelope and a deposit-slip assembly attached thereto, said assembly including original and duplicate deposit slips onto which deposit items placed within said envelope are entered, said duplicate slip being separable from said assembly, and B. a machine for receiving a deposit pack loaded with items to be deposited and including means to separate said duplicate slip from the assembly thereby to provide a sub-pack consisting of the loaded envelope and the original deposit slip, means to convey the sub-pack into a locked vault, and means to apply receipt data on the separated duplicate slip and to return it to the depositor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
In a system as set forth in claim 1, wherein said duplicate slip is provided with an end tab which is engageable by the separating means of the machine.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
In a system as set forth in claim 1, wherein said original slip is perforated to facilitate its separation from the sub-pack, whereby the original slip may be retained by the bank and the empty envelope discarded after the items are removed therefrom.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
In an automatic banking system as set forth in claim 1, wherein said pack is provided with verification data, and said machine is provided with a sensor to scan said data in the course of receiving the pack to determine whether the pack is acceptable for deposit, the pack otherwise being rejected.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
In a system as set forth in claim 4, wherein said verification data is in the form of a series of bars printed on the original deposit slip.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
In a system as set forth in claim 4, wherein said machine includes a tray adapted to receive said pack and slidable from a receive position to a deposit position inaccessible to the depositor, said machine further including means to latch said tray at said deposit position only if the pack is verified as acceptable.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
In a system as set forth in claim 6, wherein said duplicate slip remains on said tray after separation from the sub-pack and is returned in receipted condition to said depositor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
In a system as set forth in claim 7, wherein said duplicate slip on said tray is stamped with receipt data by a stamper which when it completes its operation, releases said latch means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
In a system as set forth in claim 8, further including means to sense the passing said sub-pack into said vault to produce a signal for activating said stamper.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
124 words
A deposit pack for use in an automatic banking machine, said pack comprising: A. a sealable envelope for receiving checks and other items to be deposited, and B. a deposit-slip assembly attached to the face of said envelope, said assembly being constituted by a base sheet adhered to the face of the envelope, a top sheet marginally secured to the edges of the base sheet to define a pocket having an open end, said top sheet forming an original slip onto which deposit items placed within said envelope are entered, and an unDerlying duplicate slip onto which said entries are recorded, said duplicate slip being inserted in said pocket and being separable therefrom in the endwise direction for further processing in said banking machine.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
124 words
A deposit pack for use in an automatic banking machine, said pack comprising: A. a sealable envelope for receiving checks and other items to be deposited, and B. a deposit-slip assembly attached to the face of said envelope, said assembly being constituted by a base sheet adhered to the face of the envelope, a top sheet marginally secured to the edges of the base sheet to define a pocket having an open end, said top sheet forming an original slip onto which deposit items placed within said envelope are entered, and an unDerlying duplicate slip onto which said entries are recorded, said duplicate slip being inserted in said pocket and being separable therefrom in the endwise direction for further processing in said banking machine.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
A deposit pack as set forth in claim 10, wherein said duplicate slip is provided with an end tab to facilitate the separation thereof.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
A deposit pack as set forth in claim 10, wherein said original slip bears verification data in a form which may be sensed by said machine.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
82 words
A deposit pack as set forth in claim 11, wherein said end tab is formed by a pair of end strips defined by transverse perforation lines at corresponding positions along said base and top sheets, the outer end of the duplicate slip being adhered to and sandwiched between said end strips to create said tab, so that by pulling the tab in the endwise direction relative to the pack to tear said lines, the duplicate slip can be withdrawn from its pocket.
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) | 1976-12-10 | 1977-06-11 | 1977-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-10 | 1981-06-11 | 1981-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-10 | 1985-06-11 | 1985-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |