US3197006A
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Coin slot machine
Assignee: Maschinenfabrik Ad Schulthess and Co AG
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Filing: 1964-04-30
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Granted: 1965-07-27
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Expires: 1984-04-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rub Jakob
- 👤 Baumgariner Eugen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:15
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F1/00; G07F1/04; G07F1/047
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
IN A COIN OPERATED MACHINE, A COIN CHUTE PROVIDING A COIN PASSAGEWAY HAVING A DISCHARGE END, A SPRING PROJECTED ELECTROMAGNETICALLY ACTUATED PLUNGER MOUNTED ADJACENT SAID DISCHARGE END OF SAID CHUTE, A DETENT PIN ON SAID PLUNGER NORMALLY PROJECTING INTO THE PASSAGEWAY TO ARREST MOVEMENT OF A COIN IN THE DISCHARGE END THEREOF, A PIVOTED LEVER, A PIN ON SAID LEVER PROJECTING INTO SAID PASSAGEWAY IN ADVANCE OF SAID DISCHARGE END TO ARREST MOVEMENT OF A COIN NEXT TO THE COIN RETAINED BY SAID FIRST NAMED PIN, SAID LEVER BEING PROVIDED WITH A SLOTTED END PORTION RECEIVING SAID DETENT PIN SO THAT ACTUATION OF SAID PLUNGER WILL RETRACT THE DETENT PIN TO PERMIT THE PASSAGE OF THE LOWERMOST COIN AND SIMULTANEOUSLY WILL ACTUATE THE LEVER AND MOVE SAID SECOND MENTIONED PIN INTO THE PATH OF SAID SECOND MENTIONED COIN TO RETAIN THE SAME AS WELL AS FURTHER COINS IN SAID CHUTE, AND AN ELECTRIC SWITCH ADJACENT THE DISCHARGE END OF SAID CHUTE ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGED BY THE LOWERMOST COIN IN SAID PASSAGEWAY DURING ITS MOVEMENT THROUGH THE DISCHARGE END OF SAID CHUTE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
IN A COIN OPERATED MACHINE, A COIN CHUTE PROVIDING A COIN PASSAGEWAY HAVING A DISCHARGE END, A SPRING PROJECTED ELECTROMAGNETICALLY ACTUATED PLUNGER MOUNTED ADJACENT SAID DISCHARGE END OF SAID CHUTE, A DETENT PIN ON SAID PLUNGER NORMALLY PROJECTING INTO THE PASSAGEWAY TO ARREST MOVEMENT OF A COIN IN THE DISCHARGE END THEREOF, A PIVOTED LEVER, A PIN ON SAID LEVER PROJECTING INTO SAID PASSAGEWAY IN ADVANCE OF SAID DISCHARGE END TO ARREST MOVEMENT OF A COIN NEXT TO THE COIN RETAINED BY SAID FIRST NAMED PIN, SAID LEVER BEING PROVIDED WITH A SLOTTED END PORTION RECEIVING SAID DETENT PIN SO THAT ACTUATION OF SAID PLUNGER WILL RETRACT THE DETENT PIN TO PERMIT THE PASSAGE OF THE LOWERMOST COIN AND SIMULTANEOUSLY WILL ACTUATE THE LEVER AND MOVE SAID SECOND MENTIONED PIN INTO THE PATH OF SAID SECOND MENTIONED COIN TO RETAIN THE SAME AS WELL AS FURTHER COINS IN SAID CHUTE, AND AN ELECTRIC SWITCH ADJACENT THE DISCHARGE END OF SAID CHUTE ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGED BY THE LOWERMOST COIN IN SAID PASSAGEWAY DURING ITS MOVEMENT THROUGH THE DISCHARGE END OF SAID CHUTE.
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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) | 1968-07-26 | 1969-01-25 | 1969-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-26 | 1973-01-25 | 1973-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-26 | 1977-01-25 | 1977-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |