US3889873A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Money machine envelope
Assignee: Champion International Corp
•
Filing: 1973-01-26
•
Granted: 1975-06-17
•
Expires: 1993-01-26
Abstract
Abstract A money machine envelope is provided having several alternative constructions, both of which are characterized by a deep throat cut, e.g. cosinusoidal, free edge for displaying a central portion of the currency, currency wrapper or other enclosure if such is desired. The envelope is adapted for use in after hours cash checking machines, automated cash checking devices and the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary Lee Clough
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:21
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D27/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
231 words
A money machine envelope made from a single blank that comprises a central panel of substantially rectangular shape, an inner side panel of slightly trapezoidal shape attached to one side of said center panel and having an area at least half as great as the area encompassed by said center panel, an outer side panel attached to the opposite side of said center panel the free edge of which has a very deep throat cutout of cosinusoidal shape in excess of one-half the center panel width, and top and bottom flaps respectively attached to the top and bottom edges of said central panel, having adhesive areas thereon, said inner side flap being folded to overlie said central panel, said outer panel being folded to overlie said inner panel and being at all times free of attachment to said inner panel whereby the inner panel is disposed between said outer and central panels and defines a divider wall between said outer and central panels, and at least one of said top and bottom flaps being folded over and adhered only to said outer panel, wheReby a wallet type envelope is provided having inner and outer compartments in which the inner compartment can be end loaded and the outer compartment end or side loaded independently of the inner compartment, even where the other of said end flaps is adhered to said outer panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
231 words
A money machine envelope made from a single blank that comprises a central panel of substantially rectangular shape, an inner side panel of slightly trapezoidal shape attached to one side of said center panel and having an area at least half as great as the area encompassed by said center panel, an outer side panel attached to the opposite side of said center panel the free edge of which has a very deep throat cutout of cosinusoidal shape in excess of one-half the center panel width, and top and bottom flaps respectively attached to the top and bottom edges of said central panel, having adhesive areas thereon, said inner side flap being folded to overlie said central panel, said outer panel being folded to overlie said inner panel and being at all times free of attachment to said inner panel whereby the inner panel is disposed between said outer and central panels and defines a divider wall between said outer and central panels, and at least one of said top and bottom flaps being folded over and adhered only to said outer panel, wheReby a wallet type envelope is provided having inner and outer compartments in which the inner compartment can be end loaded and the outer compartment end or side loaded independently of the inner compartment, even where the other of said end flaps is adhered to said outer panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
A money machine envelope in accordance with claim 1 wherein both top and bottom flaps are adhered to said outer panel whereby the envelope is adapted only to receive currency inserted from the side and underneath the cosinusoidally shaped free edge of said outer panel.
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) | 1978-06-16 | 1978-12-16 | 1979-06-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-16 | 1982-12-16 | 1983-06-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-16 | 1986-12-16 | 1987-06-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |