US3277905A
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Device for counting coins in transparent tubular coin containers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-02-17
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Granted: 1966-10-11
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Expires: 1985-02-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Garland H Thompson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:31
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07D; G07D9/00; G07D9/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
A DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE NUMBER OF COINS IN A TUBULAR COIN CONTAINER, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING: AN ELONGATED MEMBER HAVING A CHAMBER LONGITUDINALLY DISPOSED THEREIN; A PLUNGER SO MOUNTED IN SAID MEMBER FOR RECTILINEAR MOVEMENT THAT IT MAY PROTRUDE FROM BOTH ENDS OF THE MEMBER SIMULTANEOUSLY, SAID PLUNGER HAVING CALIBRATIONS SO DISPOSED THEREON THAT THE PORTION OF THE PLUNGER BEARING THE CALIBRATIONS MAY PROTRUDE FROM ONE END ONLY OF SAID MEMBER; ABUTTING MEANS ON THE EXTERIOR OF SAID MEMBER FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE EDGES OF AN OPEN TUBULAR COIN CONTAINER WHEN THE END OF SAID PLUNGER THAT IS THE MORE REMOTE FROM SAID CALIBRATIONS IS URGED INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE TOP SURFACE OF THE COINS IN SAID CONTAINER, SAID ABUTTING MEANS COMPRISING A PAIR OF ELONGATED ARMS SO PIVOTED TO SAID MEMBER THAT THEY MAY BE FOLDED AGAINST THE PLUNGER OR SPREAD OUTWARDLY; AND INDICATING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID MEMBER FOR COOPERATION WITH SAID CALIBRATIONS TO INDICATE THE RELATIVE POSITIONS OF SAID INDICATING MEANS AND SAID CALIBRATIONS WHEN THE LAST MENTIONED END OF THE PLUNGER IS ENGAGING THE COINS WHILE THE ABUTTING MEANS IS ENGAGING THE TOP EDGE OF THE CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
191 words
A DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE NUMBER OF COINS IN A TUBULAR COIN CONTAINER, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING: AN ELONGATED MEMBER HAVING A CHAMBER LONGITUDINALLY DISPOSED THEREIN; A PLUNGER SO MOUNTED IN SAID MEMBER FOR RECTILINEAR MOVEMENT THAT IT MAY PROTRUDE FROM BOTH ENDS OF THE MEMBER SIMULTANEOUSLY, SAID PLUNGER HAVING CALIBRATIONS SO DISPOSED THEREON THAT THE PORTION OF THE PLUNGER BEARING THE CALIBRATIONS MAY PROTRUDE FROM ONE END ONLY OF SAID MEMBER; ABUTTING MEANS ON THE EXTERIOR OF SAID MEMBER FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE EDGES OF AN OPEN TUBULAR COIN CONTAINER WHEN THE END OF SAID PLUNGER THAT IS THE MORE REMOTE FROM SAID CALIBRATIONS IS URGED INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE TOP SURFACE OF THE COINS IN SAID CONTAINER, SAID ABUTTING MEANS COMPRISING A PAIR OF ELONGATED ARMS SO PIVOTED TO SAID MEMBER THAT THEY MAY BE FOLDED AGAINST THE PLUNGER OR SPREAD OUTWARDLY; AND INDICATING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID MEMBER FOR COOPERATION WITH SAID CALIBRATIONS TO INDICATE THE RELATIVE POSITIONS OF SAID INDICATING MEANS AND SAID CALIBRATIONS WHEN THE LAST MENTIONED END OF THE PLUNGER IS ENGAGING THE COINS WHILE THE ABUTTING MEANS IS ENGAGING THE TOP EDGE OF THE CONTAINER.
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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) | 1969-10-10 | 1970-04-11 | 1970-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-10 | 1974-04-11 | 1974-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-10 | 1978-04-11 | 1978-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |