US3258098A
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Currency changer apparatus
Assignee: Automatic Canteen Co
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Filing: 1964-06-09
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Granted: 1966-06-28
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Expires: 1984-06-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald E Hooker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 06:45
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07D; G07D7/00; G07D7/06; G07D7/12; G07D7/121
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
IN A CURRENCY TEST DEVICE OF THE TYPE HAVING A FIXED RECEIVING POSITION CO-PLANARLY SPACED FROM THE RECEIVING POSITION: (1) MEANS FOR MOVING THE CURRENCY FROM THE RECEIVING POSITION TO THE TEST POSITION TO CONDUCT A VALIDITY TEST THEREON, (2) MEANS FOR TESTING THE CURRENCY FOR VALIDITY AT SAID TEST POSITION, (3) MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A SUCCESSFUL TEST OF VALIDITY OF THE CURRENCY, (A) FOR LATCHING THE CURRENCY IN THE TEST POSITION, (B) FOR INITIATING REMOVAL OF THE VALID CURRENCY FROM THE TEST POSITION, AND (C) FOR ACTUATING A SUCCESSFUL DETECTION SIGNAL DEVICE, (4) A CURRENCY EJECTOR RESPONSIVE TO SAID REMOVAL INITIATION FOR EFFECTING REMOVAL OF THE CURRENCY, SAID EJECTOR SHIFTABLE IN A PLANE PERPENDICULAR TO THE PLANE OF THE CURRENCY IN TEST POSITION AND SUBSTANTIALLY INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS THEREOF TO EFFECT SAID REMOVAL, (5) MEANS FOR ACTUATING THE EJECTOR FOR MOVEMENT IN TRAVEL PATH FROM A NORMAL TO A CURRENCY COLLECTION
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
IN A CURRENCY TEST DEVICE OF THE TYPE HAVING A FIXED RECEIVING POSITION CO-PLANARLY SPACED FROM THE RECEIVING POSITION: (1) MEANS FOR MOVING THE CURRENCY FROM THE RECEIVING POSITION TO THE TEST POSITION TO CONDUCT A VALIDITY TEST THEREON, (2) MEANS FOR TESTING THE CURRENCY FOR VALIDITY AT SAID TEST POSITION, (3) MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A SUCCESSFUL TEST OF VALIDITY OF THE CURRENCY, (A) FOR LATCHING THE CURRENCY IN THE TEST POSITION, (B) FOR INITIATING REMOVAL OF THE VALID CURRENCY FROM THE TEST POSITION, AND (C) FOR ACTUATING A SUCCESSFUL DETECTION SIGNAL DEVICE, (4) A CURRENCY EJECTOR RESPONSIVE TO SAID REMOVAL INITIATION FOR EFFECTING REMOVAL OF THE CURRENCY, SAID EJECTOR SHIFTABLE IN A PLANE PERPENDICULAR TO THE PLANE OF THE CURRENCY IN TEST POSITION AND SUBSTANTIALLY INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS THEREOF TO EFFECT SAID REMOVAL, (5) MEANS FOR ACTUATING THE EJECTOR FOR MOVEMENT IN TRAVEL PATH FROM A NORMAL TO A CURRENCY COLLECTION
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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) | 1969-06-27 | 1969-12-27 | 1970-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-27 | 1973-12-27 | 1974-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-27 | 1977-12-27 | 1978-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |