Method of customizing bank checks
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1. A method of customizing personal checks comprising the steps of:
- selecting a stamp that is adapted to imprint an image that conveys a specific feeling, event, occasion, cause, holiday, or logo;
applying ink to said stamp; and
selectively applying said inked stamp to a personal check in a predetermined location, thereby creating an image on said personal check.
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Abstract
The present invention is related generally to the method of customizing personal checks. More specifically, a method is provided herein to alter a personal check in such a way as to add selective artistic customization. Preferably, the enhancements are done with an ink stamp and colored pencils, or with adhesive stickers, wherein the user will be able to selectively alter the check. It is envisioned that the images will convey a mood, an emotion, a feeling, or represent an occasion, a cause, or a holiday.
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1. A method of customizing personal checks comprising the steps of:
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selecting a stamp that is adapted to imprint an image that conveys a specific feeling, event, occasion, cause, holiday, or logo;
applying ink to said stamp; and
selectively applying said inked stamp to a personal check in a predetermined location, thereby creating an image on said personal check. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A customized personal check comprising;
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a generally rectangular piece of paper that is recognized as legal tender, which includes a substantially undisturbed area thereon that is adapted to receive an image; and
an image selectively affixed to said substantially undisturbed area of said paper. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of supplying consumers with personal checks that are adapted to be selectively altered to express and idea, mood, cause, or event comprising the steps of:
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obtaining a user'"'"'s information;
affixing said information to a plurality of blank personal checks; and
sending said plurality of checks to said consumer with articles adapted to produce an image in a predetermined location on said personal checks. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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19. A system for selectively modifying personal checks comprising:
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a personal check;
at least one of the following;
an ink stamp, a sticker, or a decal, which is adapted to selectively transfer an image onto said personal check. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22)
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23. A method of customizing personal checks comprising the steps of:
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selecting a sticker or decal, which employs an image that conveys a specific feeling, event, occasion, cause, holiday, or logo; and
selectively applying said sticker or decal to a personal check in a predetermined location, thereby creating an image on said personal check. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27)
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