US3137377A
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Totalizer and change-maker for coinoperated apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1958-07-25
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Granted: 1964-06-16
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Expires: 1978-07-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip A Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:06
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F5/00; G07F5/20; G07F5/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
IN A TOTALIZER OR ACCUMULATOR FOR COIN-OPERATED APPARATUS, STORAGE CAPACITOR MEANS, CHANRGING CAPACITOR MEANS, COIN-OPERATED SWITCH MEANS TO EFFECT CHARGING OF SAID CHARGING CAPACITOR MEANS AND THEN DISCHARGING THEREOF INTO SAID STORAGE CAPACITOR MEANS, AND PULSE MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID STORAGE CAPACITOR MEANS TO GENERATE SEQUENTIALLY AND AUTOMATICALLY A NUMBER OF ELECTRICAL PULSES WHICH IS RELATED TO THE CHARBE ON SAID STORAGE CAPACITOR MEANS AS DETERMINED, AT LEAST PARTIALLY, BY THE NUMBER OF COINS INSERTED AND CONSEQUENT NUMBER OF OPERATIONS OF SAID SWITCH MEANS, SAID PULSE MEANS ALSO BEING CONNECTED TO AN OUTPUT CIRCUIT TO EFFECT SEQUENTIAL OPERATION OF COMPONENTS THEREOF, SAID PULSE MEANS BEING SELF CONTAINED WITHIN THE TOTALIZER FOR OPERATION IN THE ABSENCE OF EXTERNAL STIMULI.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
IN A TOTALIZER OR ACCUMULATOR FOR COIN-OPERATED APPARATUS, STORAGE CAPACITOR MEANS, CHANRGING CAPACITOR MEANS, COIN-OPERATED SWITCH MEANS TO EFFECT CHARGING OF SAID CHARGING CAPACITOR MEANS AND THEN DISCHARGING THEREOF INTO SAID STORAGE CAPACITOR MEANS, AND PULSE MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID STORAGE CAPACITOR MEANS TO GENERATE SEQUENTIALLY AND AUTOMATICALLY A NUMBER OF ELECTRICAL PULSES WHICH IS RELATED TO THE CHARBE ON SAID STORAGE CAPACITOR MEANS AS DETERMINED, AT LEAST PARTIALLY, BY THE NUMBER OF COINS INSERTED AND CONSEQUENT NUMBER OF OPERATIONS OF SAID SWITCH MEANS, SAID PULSE MEANS ALSO BEING CONNECTED TO AN OUTPUT CIRCUIT TO EFFECT SEQUENTIAL OPERATION OF COMPONENTS THEREOF, SAID PULSE MEANS BEING SELF CONTAINED WITHIN THE TOTALIZER FOR OPERATION IN THE ABSENCE OF EXTERNAL STIMULI.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-06-16 | 1967-12-16 | 1968-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-16 | 1971-12-16 | 1972-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-16 | 1975-12-16 | 1976-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |