Abstract: In the transfer of checks between facilities receiving checks and facilities for processing checks, checks are sorted into batches according to selected classifications at the check receiving facilities. The checks are accumulated in bundles and transferred to the check processing facility according to a predetermined schedule. In the present invention, a batch slip is provided with each transferred bundle. The batch slip identifies the type of checks in the batch, identification of the receiving facility and a sequence number. The information is provided both in a bar code format and in a MICR format. The batch slip is kept with the associated batch of checks during the processing in the processing facility. Bar code readers are provided at various processing stations.

Abstract: A document holder for use with identification card imprinters for holding a card carrying an embossed message and the document to be imprinted with the message in a fixed, predetermined relationship so that the message is imprinted at a predetermined location on the document. The document holder is dimensioned to fit standard embossed card imprinters.

Abstract: A horse is trained by being placed in a stall and covered completely with a loose granular material such as sand. Visual and sound images may be transmitted to the animal while the stall is being filled with the animal covering material. Side walls of the stall are formed by double panels, the innermost of which move relative to a floor of the stall to permit sand to pass into the stall. A pair of perforated plates form the stall floor, one of the plates being arranged for movement to align and misalign the perforations in the plates and retain sand in or pass it from the stall.