US4720040A
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Security deposit bag
Assignee: POLY PAK AMERICA Inc A CORP OF
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Filing: 1986-12-19
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Granted: 1988-01-19
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Expires: 2006-12-19
Abstract
Abstract A security deposit bag for negotiable instruments which preferable includes a section to receive a single form of negotiable instrument and a deposit slip for that form of negotiable instrument in which the bag is tamper proof and if unlawfully opened the same may be visually detected upon inspection. The bag may also have two sections wherein negotiable instruments of two different forms may be inserted such as cash and checks.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard M. Gurewitz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:00
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D33/00; B65D33/16; B65D33/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A security deposit bag for negotiable instruments to store and transport said negotiable instruments and to by visual inspection determine whether said bag has been tampered with, said bag comprising: a pair of superimposed plastic sheets having ends sealed along opposed marginal edges and along a bridge area extending therebetween forming a pair of in line negotiable instrument pockets therein each adapted to receive a single form of negotiable instrument, and end extension flaps opposite said bridge area extending from the respective ends of one of said plastic sheets: sealing means on said end extension flaps to secure said end extension flaps with the other of said plastic sheet to permanently close said negotiable instrument pockets, whereby an attempt to open said sealed end will result in a tearing of said bag; and separation means on said bridge area to be used to separate said in line pockets one from the other for appropriate servicing by a financial institution.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A security deposit bag for negotiable instruments to store and transport said negotiable instruments and to by visual inspection determine whether said bag has been tampered with, said bag comprising: a pair of superimposed plastic sheets having ends sealed along opposed marginal edges and along a bridge area extending therebetween forming a pair of in line negotiable instrument pockets therein each adapted to receive a single form of negotiable instrument, and end extension flaps opposite said bridge area extending from the respective ends of one of said plastic sheets: sealing means on said end extension flaps to secure said end extension flaps with the other of said plastic sheet to permanently close said negotiable instrument pockets, whereby an attempt to open said sealed end will result in a tearing of said bag; and separation means on said bridge area to be used to separate said in line pockets one from the other for appropriate servicing by a financial institution.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A security deposit bag as defined in claim 1 wherein: said sealing means is a pressure sensitive adhesive wherein a bond is setup that will not allow separation of the plastic sheets without tearing the same.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
A security deposit bag as defined in claim 1 wherein: said pockets have end seals extending between said opposed marginal edges defining opposed sides of said bridge, and each of said pockets opposite said end seals include extension flaps with adhesive thereon and are capable of closing each of said pockets with negotiable instruments therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A security deposit bag as defined in claim 1 wherein on the exterior of said bag a deposit slip pocket is formed for use in counting the particular negotiable instrument therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A security deposit bag as defined in claim 1 wherein said opposed marginal edges include code markings on both of said sheets which will visually show any tampering with said edges in an endeavor to unlawfully gain access therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A security deposit bag as defined in claim 1 wherein the plastic is a low density 2 mil polyethylene which is clear whereby visual inspection of the contents therein may be made.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
164 words
A security deposit bag for cash and checks to store and transport said cash and checks and to by visual inspection determine whether said bag has been tampered with, said bag comprising: a rectangular shaped envelope having opposed side marginal edges and opposed ends; and a pair of opposed ended marginal edges at each end extending between said opposed side marginal edges; an extension flap extending from each of said end marginal edges adapted to be folded and close each end of said rectangular envelope and including a pressure sensitive adhesive to close each flap; a pair of heat sealed pocket edges each generally parallel one with the other extending between said side marginal edges, and said pocket edges are intermediate the end marginal edges forming a cash pocket and a check pocket; a bridge between said pockets; and perforation means in said bridge adapted to be torn separating one pocket from the other for appropriate bank servicing of said cash and said checks.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
164 words
A security deposit bag for cash and checks to store and transport said cash and checks and to by visual inspection determine whether said bag has been tampered with, said bag comprising: a rectangular shaped envelope having opposed side marginal edges and opposed ends; and a pair of opposed ended marginal edges at each end extending between said opposed side marginal edges; an extension flap extending from each of said end marginal edges adapted to be folded and close each end of said rectangular envelope and including a pressure sensitive adhesive to close each flap; a pair of heat sealed pocket edges each generally parallel one with the other extending between said side marginal edges, and said pocket edges are intermediate the end marginal edges forming a cash pocket and a check pocket; a bridge between said pockets; and perforation means in said bridge adapted to be torn separating one pocket from the other for appropriate bank servicing of said cash and said checks.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
A security deposit bag a defined in claim 7 wherein said bag is formed of clear plastic whereby visual inspection of the contents therein may be made.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
A security deposit bag as defined in claim 7 wherein said pressure sensitive adhesive is permanent whereby said extension flaps cannot be opened without tearing said flaps and said rectangular envelope.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
A security deposit bag as defined in claim 7 wherein: at least one deposit slip pocket is provided on the exterior of said bag.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-01-18 | 1991-07-20 | 1992-01-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-01-18 | 1995-07-20 | 1996-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-01-18 | 1999-07-20 | 2000-01-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |