US4865351A
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Photo check
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-08-11
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Granted: 1989-09-12
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Expires: 2008-08-11
Abstract
Abstract A photo check is provided in which a photograph of a person is disposed upon a check to make quick identification of the person authorized to sign the check. A photograph dispensing device is also provided for adhering a photograph of the person onto the check.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry A. Smithson
- 👤 George Spector
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:13
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D25/00; B42D25/20; B42D25/29
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A photo check which comprises: (a) a blank negotiable check having indicia printed thereon in a check form including a signature line of a person authorized to sign said check; and (b) a photograph disposed thereon of the person authorized to sign said negotiable check so as to make a quick identification possible of that person, further comprising a photograph dispensing device for placing said photograph onto said check which comprises: (c) a housing having a pivotable bottom cover; (d) a plurality of photographs of the person each of said photographs having adhesive on bottom surface thereof and stored within said housing; (e) a plurality of backing sheets, each of said sheets stored within said housing between two of said photographs, each of said sheets having a small amount of adhesive on bottom surface thereof to slightly stick to said photograph underneath said sheet; and (f) means for applying one of said photographs from said housing onto said check when the bottom cover is in an open position and said housing is placed upon face of said check.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
A photo check which comprises: (a) a blank negotiable check having indicia printed thereon in a check form including a signature line of a person authorized to sign said check; and (b) a photograph disposed thereon of the person authorized to sign said negotiable check so as to make a quick identification possible of that person, further comprising a photograph dispensing device for placing said photograph onto said check which comprises: (c) a housing having a pivotable bottom cover; (d) a plurality of photographs of the person each of said photographs having adhesive on bottom surface thereof and stored within said housing; (e) a plurality of backing sheets, each of said sheets stored within said housing between two of said photographs, each of said sheets having a small amount of adhesive on bottom surface thereof to slightly stick to said photograph underneath said sheet; and (f) means for applying one of said photographs from said housing onto said check when the bottom cover is in an open position and said housing is placed upon face of said check.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
118 words
A photo check as recited in claim 1 wherein said photograph applying means includes: (g) a plate having a top collar thereon, said plate placed within said housing to bear against said top photograph; (h) a threaded shaft swiveled to the top collar of said plate and threadably extending upwardly out of said housing; and (i) a knob affixed to distal end of said threaded shaft whereby turning of said knob on said shaft will cause said plate to travel down and press against said top photograph so that the adhesive on said bottom photograph will stick to said check allowing said bottom photograph toppull away from said next bottom photograph so that the cycle can be repeated.
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) | 1992-09-11 | 1993-03-13 | 1993-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-09-11 | 1997-03-13 | 1997-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-09-11 | 2001-03-13 | 2001-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |