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Method and device of counting coins
Assignee: F Zimmermann GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1965-08-27
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Granted: 1967-10-17
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Expires: 1985-08-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Becker Kurt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 09:26
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07D; G07D9/00; G07D9/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A METHOD OF COUNTING COINS USING A DROP SHAFT HAVING A PASSAGE SIZE FOR A SINGLE COIN ONLY AND AN ELECTRONIC INDUCTIVE SCANNING HEAD PRODUCING A SENSING FIELD IN THE DROP SHAFT WITH AN ALIGNING BAR SYSTEM BELOW THE DROP SHAFT IN A POSITION TO RECEIVE AND SUPPORT THE COINS IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION FOR ASSEMBLY INTO A ROLL COMPRISING DELIVERING THE COINS TO THE DROP SHAFT AND PERMITTING THEM TO FALL ONE BY ONE BY GRAVITY TO THE VICINITY OF THE SCANNING HEAD, AND POSITIVELY ADVANCING THE COINS PAST THE HEAD AND AWAY FROM THE HEAD BY FRICTIONALLY ENGAGING EACH COIN WHILE IT IS ADVANCED IN A MANNER TO KEEP THE COIN IN THE SENSING FIELD ONLY FOR THE TIME NECESSARY TO SENSE ITS PRESENCE AND TO FEED IT AWAY FROM THE FIELD AND PREVENT ITS REENTRY THERETO.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
139 words
A METHOD OF COUNTING COINS USING A DROP SHAFT HAVING A PASSAGE SIZE FOR A SINGLE COIN ONLY AND AN ELECTRONIC INDUCTIVE SCANNING HEAD PRODUCING A SENSING FIELD IN THE DROP SHAFT WITH AN ALIGNING BAR SYSTEM BELOW THE DROP SHAFT IN A POSITION TO RECEIVE AND SUPPORT THE COINS IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION FOR ASSEMBLY INTO A ROLL COMPRISING DELIVERING THE COINS TO THE DROP SHAFT AND PERMITTING THEM TO FALL ONE BY ONE BY GRAVITY TO THE VICINITY OF THE SCANNING HEAD, AND POSITIVELY ADVANCING THE COINS PAST THE HEAD AND AWAY FROM THE HEAD BY FRICTIONALLY ENGAGING EACH COIN WHILE IT IS ADVANCED IN A MANNER TO KEEP THE COIN IN THE SENSING FIELD ONLY FOR THE TIME NECESSARY TO SENSE ITS PRESENCE AND TO FEED IT AWAY FROM THE FIELD AND PREVENT ITS REENTRY THERETO.
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) | 1970-10-16 | 1971-04-17 | 1971-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-16 | 1975-04-17 | 1975-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-16 | 1979-04-17 | 1979-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |