US3285382A
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Anti-cheating device for coin changing machines
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-05-04
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1985-05-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Iii Grover C Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:56
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F1/00; G07F1/04; G07F1/041; G07F1/042; G07F1/043
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A COIN OPERATED MACHINE INCLUDING A COIN PASSAGE HAVING AN INLET END AND A COIN SWITCH ACTUATED IN RESPONSE TO DEPOSIT OF COINS INTO THE PASSAGE, AN ANTI-CHEATING DEVICE COMPRISING, CLOSURE MEANS RESPONSIVE TO ACTUATION OF THE COIN SWITCH FOLLOWING DEPOSIT OF A COIN FOR CLOSING THE INLET END OF THE COIN PASSAGE, AND CUTTER MEANS MOUNTED BY THE CLOSURE MEANS FOR DISPLACEMENT ACROSS THE INLET END OF THE COIN PASSAGE IN RESPONSE TO SAID CLOSING THEREOF, WHEREBY ANYTHING ATTACHED TO THE DEPSITED COIN AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY THROUGH THE INLET OF THE COIN PASSAGE WILL BE SEVERED.
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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) | 1969-11-14 | 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 |