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Money-actuated devices
Assignee: Crane Payment Innovations GmbH
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Filing: 1964-09-04
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Granted: 1966-03-29
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Expires: 1984-09-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifford B Adams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 06:28
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F5/00; G07F5/18; G07F5/24; G07F9/00; G07F9/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
IN A MONEY-ACTUATED DEVICE, A STEPPING SWITCH THAT HAS A PLURALITY OF STATIONARY CONTACTS AND A MOVABLE CONTACT WHICH IS MOVABLE INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH VARIOUS OF SAID STATIONARY CONTACTS TO ESTABLISH VARIOUS CREDITS, A PLURALITY OF ELECTRICALLY-RESPONSIVE, MONEY-DISPENSING ASSEMBLIES, AND A SELECTOR SWITCH THAT IS CONNECTED TO SAID STEPPING SWITCH AND TO SAID ELECTRICALLY-RESPONSIVE MONEYDISPENSING ASSEMBLIES, SAID SELECTOR SWITCH BEING ACTUATABLE INDEPENDENTLY OF SAID MOVABLE CONTACT OF SAID STEP-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
IN A MONEY-ACTUATED DEVICE, A STEPPING SWITCH THAT HAS A PLURALITY OF STATIONARY CONTACTS AND A MOVABLE CONTACT WHICH IS MOVABLE INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH VARIOUS OF SAID STATIONARY CONTACTS TO ESTABLISH VARIOUS CREDITS, A PLURALITY OF ELECTRICALLY-RESPONSIVE, MONEY-DISPENSING ASSEMBLIES, AND A SELECTOR SWITCH THAT IS CONNECTED TO SAID STEPPING SWITCH AND TO SAID ELECTRICALLY-RESPONSIVE MONEYDISPENSING ASSEMBLIES, SAID SELECTOR SWITCH BEING ACTUATABLE INDEPENDENTLY OF SAID MOVABLE CONTACT OF SAID STEP-
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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) | 1969-03-28 | 1969-09-27 | 1970-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-28 | 1973-09-27 | 1974-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-28 | 1977-09-27 | 1978-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |