US3285380A
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Coin operating mechanism
Assignee: Mar Matic Sales Ltd
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Filing: 1965-01-26
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1985-01-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Sykes Maurice
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 05:20
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07D; G07D9/00; G07D9/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
IN A COIN OPERATED MECHANISM INCLUDING INDEPENDENLY MOVABLE MECHANICAL COMPONENTS TO INDICATE A PREDETERMINED CONDITION, THE IMPROVEMENT OF AN ELECTRICAL COIN COUNTER COMPRISING A TROUGH FOR STORING A SUPPLY OF COINS, A COIN CARRIER DEVICE FOR CARRYING THE COINS SEQUENTIALLY FROM THE TROUGH, A COIN DELIVERY PASSAGE FOR RECEIVING THE COINS FROM SAID CARRIER DEVICE, MEANS FOR SENSING THE PASSAGE OF INDIVIDUAL COINS IN SAID DELIVERY PASSAGE, A SETTING DEVICE RESPONSIVE TO THE POSITION OF SAID MOVABLE MEMBERS TO SET A PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF COINS TO BE DELIVERED TO SAID PASSAGE, STEPPING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID SENSING MEANS TO RESET SAID SETTING DEVICE WITH THE PASSAGE OF EACH COIN, AND MEANS FOR TERMINATING THE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
IN A COIN OPERATED MECHANISM INCLUDING INDEPENDENLY MOVABLE MECHANICAL COMPONENTS TO INDICATE A PREDETERMINED CONDITION, THE IMPROVEMENT OF AN ELECTRICAL COIN COUNTER COMPRISING A TROUGH FOR STORING A SUPPLY OF COINS, A COIN CARRIER DEVICE FOR CARRYING THE COINS SEQUENTIALLY FROM THE TROUGH, A COIN DELIVERY PASSAGE FOR RECEIVING THE COINS FROM SAID CARRIER DEVICE, MEANS FOR SENSING THE PASSAGE OF INDIVIDUAL COINS IN SAID DELIVERY PASSAGE, A SETTING DEVICE RESPONSIVE TO THE POSITION OF SAID MOVABLE MEMBERS TO SET A PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF COINS TO BE DELIVERED TO SAID PASSAGE, STEPPING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID SENSING MEANS TO RESET SAID SETTING DEVICE WITH THE PASSAGE OF EACH COIN, AND MEANS FOR TERMINATING THE
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) | 1969-11-14 | 1970-05-16 | 1970-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-14 | 1974-05-16 | 1974-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-14 | 1978-05-16 | 1978-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |