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Coin chute guard means
Assignee: LION Manufacturing CORP
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Filing: 1965-04-05
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Granted: 1966-10-18
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Expires: 1985-04-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Herman L Seiden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:26
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F1/00; G07F1/04; G07F1/041; G07F1/042; G07F1/043
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
IN A COIN CHUTE APPARATUS HAVING A COIN ACCEPTANCE ZONE AND EXIT AND A COIN-OPERATED SWITCH MEANS ADAPTED TO BE OPERATED BY COINS DEPARTING FROM SAID ACCEPTANCE EXIT, IMPROVEMENTS COMPRISING: MEANS DEFINING A GUARD PASSAGE DISPOSED TO RECEIVE A COIL ELEMENT FROM SAID EXIT; COIN-SWITCH-ACTUATING MEANS EXTENDING MOVABLY INTO SAID GUARD PASSAGE FOR OPERATION NORMALLY BY TRANSIENT PASSAGE THERETHROUGH OF A COIL ELEMENT FROM SAID EXIT; AN ELECTROMAGNET SITUATED NEAR SAID EXIT AND GUARD PASSAGE AND HAVING AN ARMATURE MEMBER SPRING-URGED OT A NORMAL FIRST POSITION AND ATTRACTABLE BY THE ELECTROMAGNET TO A SECOND POSITION; AND COIN-ENGAGING AND BLOCKING PRONG MEANS PROJECTING FROM SAID ARMATURE MEMBER INTO PARTS
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
IN A COIN CHUTE APPARATUS HAVING A COIN ACCEPTANCE ZONE AND EXIT AND A COIN-OPERATED SWITCH MEANS ADAPTED TO BE OPERATED BY COINS DEPARTING FROM SAID ACCEPTANCE EXIT, IMPROVEMENTS COMPRISING: MEANS DEFINING A GUARD PASSAGE DISPOSED TO RECEIVE A COIL ELEMENT FROM SAID EXIT; COIN-SWITCH-ACTUATING MEANS EXTENDING MOVABLY INTO SAID GUARD PASSAGE FOR OPERATION NORMALLY BY TRANSIENT PASSAGE THERETHROUGH OF A COIL ELEMENT FROM SAID EXIT; AN ELECTROMAGNET SITUATED NEAR SAID EXIT AND GUARD PASSAGE AND HAVING AN ARMATURE MEMBER SPRING-URGED OT A NORMAL FIRST POSITION AND ATTRACTABLE BY THE ELECTROMAGNET TO A SECOND POSITION; AND COIN-ENGAGING AND BLOCKING PRONG MEANS PROJECTING FROM SAID ARMATURE MEMBER INTO PARTS
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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) | 1969-10-17 | 1970-04-18 | 1970-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-17 | 1974-04-18 | 1974-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-17 | 1978-04-18 | 1978-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |