US3262540A
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Slug detector for parking meters
Assignee: Duncan Parking Meter Corp
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Filing: 1964-11-03
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Granted: 1966-07-26
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Expires: 1984-11-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lester D Sollenberger
- 👤 Edward C Arzig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:28
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
IN A PARKING METER DEVICE WHEREIN THE SETTING OF TIME IS EFFECTED THROUGH ENGAGEMENT OF PAWL MEANS WITH A ROTARY SETTING WHEEL AND WHEREIN A COIN INSERTED IN THE METER ASSISTS IN LOCATING THE PAWL MEANS IN POSITION FOR ENGAGING THE SETTING WHEEL, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A SLUG DETECTOR MECHANISM ASSOCIATED WITH A COIN SLOT ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AND HOLD SAID COIN, SAID MECHANISM COMPRISING FINGER MEANS ASSOCIATED AT THE SIDE OF SAID COIN SLOT, A PROTRUSION FORMED AT THE END OF SAID FINGER MEANS AND EXTENDING TOWARD SAID COIN SLOT, AND MEANS NORMALLY URGING SAID FINGER MEANS TOWARD SAID COIN SLOT WHEREBY SAID PROTRUSION IS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE SIDE OF A COIN INSERTED INTO THE COIN SLOT TO HOLD SAID FINGER MEANS IN PLACE, AND WHEREBY SAID PROTRUSION IS ADAPTED TO EXTEND INTO SAID COIN SLOT WHEN A SLUG IS POSITIONED THEREIN, AND INCLUDING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID FINGER MEANS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID PAWL MEANS WHEN A SLUG IS INSERTED IN SAID SLOT TO PREVENT ENGAGEMENT OF SAID PAWL MEANS WITH SAID SETTING WHEEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
IN A PARKING METER DEVICE WHEREIN THE SETTING OF TIME IS EFFECTED THROUGH ENGAGEMENT OF PAWL MEANS WITH A ROTARY SETTING WHEEL AND WHEREIN A COIN INSERTED IN THE METER ASSISTS IN LOCATING THE PAWL MEANS IN POSITION FOR ENGAGING THE SETTING WHEEL, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A SLUG DETECTOR MECHANISM ASSOCIATED WITH A COIN SLOT ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AND HOLD SAID COIN, SAID MECHANISM COMPRISING FINGER MEANS ASSOCIATED AT THE SIDE OF SAID COIN SLOT, A PROTRUSION FORMED AT THE END OF SAID FINGER MEANS AND EXTENDING TOWARD SAID COIN SLOT, AND MEANS NORMALLY URGING SAID FINGER MEANS TOWARD SAID COIN SLOT WHEREBY SAID PROTRUSION IS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE SIDE OF A COIN INSERTED INTO THE COIN SLOT TO HOLD SAID FINGER MEANS IN PLACE, AND WHEREBY SAID PROTRUSION IS ADAPTED TO EXTEND INTO SAID COIN SLOT WHEN A SLUG IS POSITIONED THEREIN, AND INCLUDING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID FINGER MEANS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID PAWL MEANS WHEN A SLUG IS INSERTED IN SAID SLOT TO PREVENT ENGAGEMENT OF SAID PAWL MEANS WITH SAID SETTING WHEEL.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-07-25 | 1970-01-24 | 1970-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-25 | 1974-01-24 | 1974-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-25 | 1978-01-24 | 1978-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |