US3289802A
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Coin rejector mechanism
Assignee: Kidde Inc
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Filing: 1965-04-09
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Granted: 1966-12-06
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Expires: 1985-04-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Greenwald Harry
- 👤 Jack H Malek
- 👤 Avlon George
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 16:51
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07D; G07D5/00; G07D5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A COIN REJECTOR MECHANISM COMPRISING (A) MEANS DEFINING A COIN CHUTE HAVING A FIXED WALL PORTION AND AN INCLINED MOVABLE WALL PORTION PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID FIXED WALL PORTION; (B) SAID MOVABLE WALL PORTION HAVING ITS FREE END BIASED TOWARD SAID FIXED WALL PORTION; SAID MOVABLE WALL HAVING AN EDGE PORTION TO DEFINE WITH SAID FIXED WALL A DISCHARGE OPENING FOR RECEIVING ACCEPTACLE COINS, SAID DISCHARGE OPENING BEING ANNULARLY DISPOSED RELATIVE TO SAID MOVABLE WALL; (C) A BOTTOM LEDGE CARRIED ON SAID MOVABLE WALL PORTION TO DEFINE THE BOTTOM OF SAID CHUTE; (D) SAID LEDGE HAVING AN ANGLED SURFACE INCLINED TOWARD SAID FIXED WALL PORTION WHEREBY COINS ROLLING ON SAID LEDGE NORMALLY LEAN TOWARD SAID MOVABLE WALL PORTION;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A COIN REJECTOR MECHANISM COMPRISING (A) MEANS DEFINING A COIN CHUTE HAVING A FIXED WALL PORTION AND AN INCLINED MOVABLE WALL PORTION PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID FIXED WALL PORTION; (B) SAID MOVABLE WALL PORTION HAVING ITS FREE END BIASED TOWARD SAID FIXED WALL PORTION; SAID MOVABLE WALL HAVING AN EDGE PORTION TO DEFINE WITH SAID FIXED WALL A DISCHARGE OPENING FOR RECEIVING ACCEPTACLE COINS, SAID DISCHARGE OPENING BEING ANNULARLY DISPOSED RELATIVE TO SAID MOVABLE WALL; (C) A BOTTOM LEDGE CARRIED ON SAID MOVABLE WALL PORTION TO DEFINE THE BOTTOM OF SAID CHUTE; (D) SAID LEDGE HAVING AN ANGLED SURFACE INCLINED TOWARD SAID FIXED WALL PORTION WHEREBY COINS ROLLING ON SAID LEDGE NORMALLY LEAN TOWARD SAID MOVABLE WALL PORTION;
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) | 1969-12-05 | 1970-06-06 | 1970-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-05 | 1974-06-06 | 1974-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-05 | 1978-06-06 | 1978-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |