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Coin separators
Assignee: Crane Payment Innovations GmbH
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Filing: 1961-10-19
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Granted: 1965-07-27
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Expires: 1981-10-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Okolischan Anton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 13:07
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07D; G07D5/00; G07D5/04; G07D5/005; G07D5/02; G07D5/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A COIN SEPARATOR WHICH HAS A COIN PASSAGEWAY AND WHICH COMPRISES: (A) A PIVOT ADJACENT SAID PASSAGEWAY, (B) A CRADLE THAT IS ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID PIVOT AND THAT HAS COIN-RECEIVING FINGERS IN SAID PASSAGEWAY, (C) A RUNWAY IN SAID COIN PASSAGEWAY ADJACENT SAID CRADLE ONTO WHICH COINS OR SLUGS CAN BE TRANSFERRED BY SAID CRADLE, (D) A TESTER THAT IS ADJACENT SAID RUNWAY, (E) A SECOND PIVOT ADJACENT SAID PASSAGEWAY, (F) AND A LEVER THAT IS ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID SECOND PIVOT AND THAT HAS A PORTION THEREOF SELECTIVELY MOVABLE INTO AND OUT OF SAID COIN PASSAGEWAY ADJACENT SAID TESTER AND THAT HAS A SECOND PORTION THEREOF SELECTIVELY MOVABLE INTO AND OUT OF POSITION ADJACENT SAID CRADLE TO KEEP SAID CRADLE FROM TRANSFERRING, OR TO PERMIT SAID CRADLE TO TRANSFER, A SLUG OR COIN TO SAID RUNWAY, (G) SAID ONE PORTION OF SAID LEVER RESPONDING TO ENGAGEMENT WITH A SLUG OR COIN, PASSING SAID TESTER, TO MOVE OUT OF SAID COIN PASSAGEWAY AND TO CAUSE SAID OTHER PORTION THEREOF TO MOVE INTO SAID POSITION ADJACENT SAID CRADLE AND THEREBY KEEP SAID CRADLE FROM TRANSFERRING A SLUG OR COIN TO SAID RUNEWAY.
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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 |