US3340978A
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Bill acceptance and detection system
Assignee: Advance Data Systems Corp
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Filing: 1965-04-30
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Granted: 1967-09-12
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Expires: 1985-04-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George D Haville
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:47
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F7/00; G07F7/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
IN A DEVICE FOR RECEIVING AND EVALUATING PAPER CURRENCY OF A SELECTED DENOMINATION: A HOUSING; A BILL DETECTOR WITHIN SAID HOUSING; MEANS PERMITTING HAND INSERTION OF A BILL WITHIN SAID DETECTOR; MEANS FOR DENYING ACCESS TO THE BILL DURING TEST; MEANS FOR TRANSMITTING LIGHT THROUGH A BILL UNDER TEST; A PLURALITY OF CAVITIES; IRREGULARLY SHAPED APERTURES OVERLYING AT LEAST SOME OF SAID CAVITIES; AND A LIGHT SENSITIVE CELL LOCATED IN EACH OF SAID CAVITIES AND SPACED SUFFICIENTLY FROM A BILL UNDER TEST SO AS TO RESPOND TO ALL OF THE LIGHT TRANSMITTED THROUGH IRREGULARLY SHAPED AREAS OF THE BILL OVERLYING SAID IRREGULARLY SHAPED APERTURES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
IN A DEVICE FOR RECEIVING AND EVALUATING PAPER CURRENCY OF A SELECTED DENOMINATION: A HOUSING; A BILL DETECTOR WITHIN SAID HOUSING; MEANS PERMITTING HAND INSERTION OF A BILL WITHIN SAID DETECTOR; MEANS FOR DENYING ACCESS TO THE BILL DURING TEST; MEANS FOR TRANSMITTING LIGHT THROUGH A BILL UNDER TEST; A PLURALITY OF CAVITIES; IRREGULARLY SHAPED APERTURES OVERLYING AT LEAST SOME OF SAID CAVITIES; AND A LIGHT SENSITIVE CELL LOCATED IN EACH OF SAID CAVITIES AND SPACED SUFFICIENTLY FROM A BILL UNDER TEST SO AS TO RESPOND TO ALL OF THE LIGHT TRANSMITTED THROUGH IRREGULARLY SHAPED AREAS OF THE BILL OVERLYING SAID IRREGULARLY SHAPED APERTURES.
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) | 1970-09-11 | 1971-03-13 | 1971-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-11 | 1975-03-13 | 1975-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-11 | 1979-03-13 | 1979-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |