US3140766A
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Coin controlled metering device
Assignee: SERVICE DISTRIBUTORS Inc
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Filing: 1962-06-04
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Granted: 1964-07-14
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Expires: 1982-06-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Taylor Christopher George
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 16:09
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F15/00; G07F15/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
IN A COIN METERING DEVICE, A SHAFT, MEANS FORMING A COIN-RECEIVING FIRST SLOT, A MANUALLY ROTATABLE TURNTABLE FORMED WITH A SECOND SLOT, MEANS MOUNTING SAID TURNTABLE FOR ROTATION CONCENTRIC WITH SAID SHAFT BETWEEN A FIRST POSITION IN WHICH SAID SLOTS ARE SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICALLY ALIGNED AND A SECOND POSITION, A CAM, MEANS MOUNTING SAID CAM FOR ROTATION CONCENTRIC WITH SAID SHAFT, A PLURALITY OF COIN-ENGAGING POINTS ON SAID CAM POSITIONED BELOW SAID TURNTABLE AND ARRANGED TO FIT AHEAD OF A COIN HELD IN SAID SECOND SLOT IN THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF SAID TURNTABLE FROM FIRST TO SECOND POSITIONS AND TO BE ENGAGED BY A COIN TURNED WITH SAID TURNTABLE TO TURN SAID CAM A COLLAR FIXED ON SAID SHAFT, A PLURALITY OF REMOVABLE FIRST PROJECTIONS ON SAID COLLAR, SINGLE SECOND PROJECTION ON SAID CAM EXTENDING INTO THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF SAID FIRST PROJECTIONS, MEANS FOR DISCHARGING A COIN FROM SAID SECOND SLOT IN SECOND POSITION OF SAID TURNTABLE, SAID FIRST PROJECTIONS BEING INDIVIDUALLY REMOVABLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
IN A COIN METERING DEVICE, A SHAFT, MEANS FORMING A COIN-RECEIVING FIRST SLOT, A MANUALLY ROTATABLE TURNTABLE FORMED WITH A SECOND SLOT, MEANS MOUNTING SAID TURNTABLE FOR ROTATION CONCENTRIC WITH SAID SHAFT BETWEEN A FIRST POSITION IN WHICH SAID SLOTS ARE SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICALLY ALIGNED AND A SECOND POSITION, A CAM, MEANS MOUNTING SAID CAM FOR ROTATION CONCENTRIC WITH SAID SHAFT, A PLURALITY OF COIN-ENGAGING POINTS ON SAID CAM POSITIONED BELOW SAID TURNTABLE AND ARRANGED TO FIT AHEAD OF A COIN HELD IN SAID SECOND SLOT IN THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF SAID TURNTABLE FROM FIRST TO SECOND POSITIONS AND TO BE ENGAGED BY A COIN TURNED WITH SAID TURNTABLE TO TURN SAID CAM A COLLAR FIXED ON SAID SHAFT, A PLURALITY OF REMOVABLE FIRST PROJECTIONS ON SAID COLLAR, SINGLE SECOND PROJECTION ON SAID CAM EXTENDING INTO THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF SAID FIRST PROJECTIONS, MEANS FOR DISCHARGING A COIN FROM SAID SECOND SLOT IN SECOND POSITION OF SAID TURNTABLE, SAID FIRST PROJECTIONS BEING INDIVIDUALLY REMOVABLE.
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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) | 1967-07-14 | 1968-01-13 | 1968-07-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-14 | 1972-01-13 | 1972-07-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-14 | 1976-01-13 | 1976-07-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |