US3372864A
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Coin return mechanism
Assignee: Cornelius Co
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Filing: 1966-10-31
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Granted: 1968-03-12
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Expires: 1986-10-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry C Kovar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 19:58
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F9/00; G07F9/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A COIN RETURN MECHANISM, COMPRISING: (A) MEANS DEFINING A HOPPER DIRECTED TO RECEIVE A REJECTED COIN; (B) A PIVOTED COIN SUPPORT MEMBER DISPOSED BENEATH SAID HOPPER FOR EXTENDING BENEATH ANY COINS THEREIN; (C) A TRANSFER MEMBER PIVOTED ON SAID PIVOTED COIN SUPPORT MEMBER AND DEFINING ONE SIDE OF A COIN POCKET THEREWITH; (D) A PIVOTED CHECK MEMBER DEFINING AN OPPOSITE SIDE OF SAID COIN POCKET; AND (E) A MANUALLY MOVABLE COIN CARRIER ADAPTED AT ONE POSITION TO PIVOT SAID CHECK MEMBER IN A DIRECTION AWAY FROM THE COIN, TO PIVOT SAID TRANSFER TO THE COIN FROM TOWARD THE COIN TO EFFECT TRANSFER TO THE COIN FROM SAID POCKET INTO SAID CARRIER, AND TO EFFECT PIVOTING OF SAID COIN SUPPORT MEMBER AWAY FROM SAID POCKET TO ACCOMMODATE TEMPORARILY AN ADDITIONAL NUMBER OF COINS, SAID CARRIER BEING MOVABLE TO A SECOND CARRIER POSITION WHERE ANY COIN IN SAID CARRIER IS ACCESSIBLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A COIN RETURN MECHANISM, COMPRISING: (A) MEANS DEFINING A HOPPER DIRECTED TO RECEIVE A REJECTED COIN; (B) A PIVOTED COIN SUPPORT MEMBER DISPOSED BENEATH SAID HOPPER FOR EXTENDING BENEATH ANY COINS THEREIN; (C) A TRANSFER MEMBER PIVOTED ON SAID PIVOTED COIN SUPPORT MEMBER AND DEFINING ONE SIDE OF A COIN POCKET THEREWITH; (D) A PIVOTED CHECK MEMBER DEFINING AN OPPOSITE SIDE OF SAID COIN POCKET; AND (E) A MANUALLY MOVABLE COIN CARRIER ADAPTED AT ONE POSITION TO PIVOT SAID CHECK MEMBER IN A DIRECTION AWAY FROM THE COIN, TO PIVOT SAID TRANSFER TO THE COIN FROM TOWARD THE COIN TO EFFECT TRANSFER TO THE COIN FROM SAID POCKET INTO SAID CARRIER, AND TO EFFECT PIVOTING OF SAID COIN SUPPORT MEMBER AWAY FROM SAID POCKET TO ACCOMMODATE TEMPORARILY AN ADDITIONAL NUMBER OF COINS, SAID CARRIER BEING MOVABLE TO A SECOND CARRIER POSITION WHERE ANY COIN IN SAID CARRIER IS ACCESSIBLE.
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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) | 1971-03-12 | 1971-09-11 | 1972-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-12 | 1975-09-11 | 1976-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-03-12 | 1979-09-11 | 1980-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |