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Method for enabling prioritized processing of envelopes according to encoded indicia of potentially enclosed checks

US5036984A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 1989
Grant dateAug 6, 1991
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S209/90
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for enabling, without first opening the envelope, prioritized processing of envelopes according to indications of clearing organization(s) of potentially enclosed checks. The method is rapidly executed by high speed automatic sorters operating on appropriate encoded indicia supplied to drawers of checks in such a way that the indicia is detectable from unopened envelopes delivering the checks.

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