Patents by Inventor Carole P. Bouchard

Carole P. Bouchard has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Device for defacing valuable documents and cases for automatic banknote dispensers fitted with such device
    Patent number: 5156272
    Abstract: A device for blurring valuable documents such as banknotes includes means for delivering a blurring or discoloring liquid to deface banknotes contained within an enclosure upon a breach of security afforded by the enclosure. At least one spongy element placed close to the edges of the banknotes which are stacked on edge in the enclosure with which is associated a tank for defacing liquid. Upon the occurrence of a breach the defacing liquid soaks the spongy element which engages the upper cut edges of the banknotes to allow the defacing liquid to migrate on and between the cut edges of these banknotes stored within the enclosure. The device is particularly applicable to cash boxes for automatic bank bills dispensers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1992
    Assignee: Fichet Bauche
    Inventors: Carole P. Bouchard, Daniel G. Deschamps