Patent ID: 7717329
Filing Date: 2010-05-18
Classification: B42F,B42P,B65D,G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method of using a check carrier to secure a check in a manner such that the check can be processed by automated processing equipment, the method comprising: providing the check carrier, said check carrier having a translucent front and a back defining an interior space therebetween for receiving the check such that both the front of the check and the back of the check are optically accessible, said interior space having a dimension that closely corresponds to a dimension of the check, and a closure mechanism for sealing the check in the space; providing an area of the check carrier that is configured for receiving MICR printing, said area of the check carrier that is configured for receiving MICR printing being manually removable from said check carrier while the check is able to be sealed in said space; determining if the MICR printing is needed on the area of the check carrier that is configured for receiving MICR printing; if MICR printing is not needed, removing said area of the check carrier that is configured for receiving MICR printing before sending the check to be processed by the automated processing equipment, said removing said area of the check carrier that is configured for receiving MICR printing makes an external dimension of the check carrier similar to an external dimension of the check and thereby facilitates operation of the automated processing equipment; inserting a check into said space; sealing said check in said space using said closure mechanism; and sending said check carrier and said check to the automated processing equipment where the check is optically accessed through either said front or said back.