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Apparatus for selecting coins
Assignee: Omron Corp
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Filing: 1964-02-10
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Granted: 1966-03-01
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Expires: 1984-02-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kamei Mikio
- 👤 Shiroshita Hideo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:04
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07D; G07D5/00; G07D5/02; G07D3/00; G07D5/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
APPARATUS FOR SELECTING COINS COMPRISING: A VERTICAL REAR PLATE; A ROTARY MEMBER WITH ITS ONE SURFACE AWAYS IN THE SAME PLANE AS ONE SURFACE OF SAID VERTICAL REAR PLATE; A SHAFT FOR SUPPORTING SAID ROTARY MEMBER; A PLURALITY OF ENGAGING MEMBERS PROVIDED ON SAID ONE SURFACE OF THE ROTARY MEMBER AND EQUIDISTANTLY SPACED APART ON A CIRCLE ON SAID ROTARY MEMBER WHOSE CENTER OF ROTATION COINCIDES WITH THE CENTER OF THE CIRCLE, SAID PLURALITY BEING GREATER THAN TWO; A VERTICAL FRONT PLATE DISPOSED TO FACE SAID ONE SURFACE OF THE REAR PLATE ACROSS A GAP LARGE ENOUGH FOR COINS TO PASS THROUGH; AND PASSAGES FORMED IN SAID GAP, ONE OF SAID PASSAGES BEING SO ARRANGED AS TO GUIDE COINS INTRODUCED THEREINTO TO A POSITION ABOVE SAID ROTARY MEMBER FOR COINS TO FALL THEREINTO; SAID ROTARY MEMBER BEING ARRANGED THAT WHEN A COIN HAVING A DIAMETER GREATER THAN THE DISTANCE BETWEEN EACH NEIGHBORING TWO OF SAID ENGAGING MEMBERS IS ARRESTED BY ANY NEIGHBORING TWO THEREOF, THE WEIGHT OF THE COIN ROTATES
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
APPARATUS FOR SELECTING COINS COMPRISING: A VERTICAL REAR PLATE; A ROTARY MEMBER WITH ITS ONE SURFACE AWAYS IN THE SAME PLANE AS ONE SURFACE OF SAID VERTICAL REAR PLATE; A SHAFT FOR SUPPORTING SAID ROTARY MEMBER; A PLURALITY OF ENGAGING MEMBERS PROVIDED ON SAID ONE SURFACE OF THE ROTARY MEMBER AND EQUIDISTANTLY SPACED APART ON A CIRCLE ON SAID ROTARY MEMBER WHOSE CENTER OF ROTATION COINCIDES WITH THE CENTER OF THE CIRCLE, SAID PLURALITY BEING GREATER THAN TWO; A VERTICAL FRONT PLATE DISPOSED TO FACE SAID ONE SURFACE OF THE REAR PLATE ACROSS A GAP LARGE ENOUGH FOR COINS TO PASS THROUGH; AND PASSAGES FORMED IN SAID GAP, ONE OF SAID PASSAGES BEING SO ARRANGED AS TO GUIDE COINS INTRODUCED THEREINTO TO A POSITION ABOVE SAID ROTARY MEMBER FOR COINS TO FALL THEREINTO; SAID ROTARY MEMBER BEING ARRANGED THAT WHEN A COIN HAVING A DIAMETER GREATER THAN THE DISTANCE BETWEEN EACH NEIGHBORING TWO OF SAID ENGAGING MEMBERS IS ARRESTED BY ANY NEIGHBORING TWO THEREOF, THE WEIGHT OF THE COIN ROTATES
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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) | 1969-02-28 | 1969-08-30 | 1970-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-28 | 1973-08-30 | 1974-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-28 | 1977-08-30 | 1978-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |