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US3608689A
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Binary coin totalizer
Assignee: Rowe International Inc
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Filing: 1969-09-22
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Granted: 1971-09-28
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Expires: 1989-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A binary coin totalizer in which a plurality of guide plates are mounted in side-by-side relationship to form branched paths for coins of different denominations. Coin diverters selectively common to branches of the various paths alternatively divert successive coins passing thereby to different branches ultimately to direct all coins saving the last making up the total for which the device is set to a first opening and to direct the last coin out of a second opening to indicate that the total has been deposited in the totalizer.
Inventors
- 👤 William Rosenhagen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 08:20
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F9/00; G07F9/08; G07D; G07D3/00; G07D3/14; G07F5/00; G07F5/02; G07F5/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
222 words
Apparatus for totalizing coins of various denominations aggregating a certain sum including in combination, means forming respective inlets for coins of various denominations, first outlet forming means for discharging coins of the various denominations to a first location, second outlet forming means for discharging coins of the various denominations to a second location spaced from the first location, and means disposed between said inlets and said outlets for directing the last coin passing through any one of said inlets to make up said sum to said second outlet-forming means and for directing all coins passing through said inlets before said last coin to the first outlet-forming means, said directing means comprising first means forming a first compound coin path for coins of a first denomination, said first coin path leading from a first one of said inlets and having first and second branches emanating from first location, second means forming a second compound coin path for coins of a second denomination, said second path leading from a second one of said inlets and having first and second branches emanating from a second location, said first and second paths being in spaced planes with said locations in registry and means common to said first and second locations for diverting successive coins entering said paths alternatively to first and second branches of said paths.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
222 words
Apparatus for totalizing coins of various denominations aggregating a certain sum including in combination, means forming respective inlets for coins of various denominations, first outlet forming means for discharging coins of the various denominations to a first location, second outlet forming means for discharging coins of the various denominations to a second location spaced from the first location, and means disposed between said inlets and said outlets for directing the last coin passing through any one of said inlets to make up said sum to said second outlet-forming means and for directing all coins passing through said inlets before said last coin to the first outlet-forming means, said directing means comprising first means forming a first compound coin path for coins of a first denomination, said first coin path leading from a first one of said inlets and having first and second branches emanating from first location, second means forming a second compound coin path for coins of a second denomination, said second path leading from a second one of said inlets and having first and second branches emanating from a second location, said first and second paths being in spaced planes with said locations in registry and means common to said first and second locations for diverting successive coins entering said paths alternatively to first and second branches of said paths.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
138 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 in which said directing means comprises third means forming a third compound coin path for coins of a third denomination, said third coin path leading from a third one of said inlets and having first and second branches, the second branches of each of said first and second paths having third and fourth branches and means common to the third path and the second branches of the first and second paths for diverting successive coins entering any one of the third path or second branches of the first and second paths alternately to a path portion provided by one of the third path first branch and first and second path third branches or to a path portion provided by one of the third path second branch and first and second path fourth branches.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
160 words
Apparatus as in claim 2 in which the first and third branches of the first coin path provide a common path portion, said first path comprising fifth and sixth branches leading from said common path portion, said second path comprising fifth and sixth branches leading from the fourth branch of the second path, said third path comprising third and fourth branches leading from the second branch of the third path, said directing means comprising means common to said common path portion and to said second path fourth branch and to said third path second branch for diverting successive coins entering any one of said common path portion and second path fourth branch and said third path second branch alternately to a path portion provided by one of the first and second path fifth branches and third path third branch or to a path portion provided by one of the first and second path sixth branches and third path fourth branch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
Apparatus as in claim 3 in which each of said first and second and third path first branches and said second and third path third branches and second path fifth branches lead to said first outlet-forming means and in which each of said first and second path sixth branches and said third path fourth branch lead to said Second outlet-forming means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
55 words
Apparatus as in claim 2 in which each of said directing means comprises a wedge-shaped diverter and means pivotally mounting each diverter for movement between a first position at which it directs coins to one of its associated paths and a second position at which it directs coins to the other of its associated branches.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus as in claim 5 including reset means for initially orienting said diverters to one of said positions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
Apparatus as in claim 6 in which said reset means comprises means for changing the initial orientation of any one of said diverters.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus as in claim 6 in which said reset means is responsive to said last coin emerging from said second outlet-forming means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus as in claim 6 in which each of said diverters has an apex and a base provided with a cutout portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus as in claim 6 in which said reset means comprises a bar and pins carried by said bar at location adjacent said diverters.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
118 words
Apparatus for totalizing a certain sum in coins of a first denomination and of a second denomination which is an even multiple of said first denomination and of a third denomination which is an odd multiple of the first denomination including in combination, means forming respective inlets for coins of said denominations, means forming first and second coin outlets, means forming respective compound paths for said coins leading from said inlets to said outlets and coin-responsive means located along said paths for directing the last coin passing through said inlet forming means to make up said sum to said second outlet and for directing all coins passing through said inlet before said last coin to the first outlet.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
118 words
Apparatus for totalizing a certain sum in coins of a first denomination and of a second denomination which is an even multiple of said first denomination and of a third denomination which is an odd multiple of the first denomination including in combination, means forming respective inlets for coins of said denominations, means forming first and second coin outlets, means forming respective compound paths for said coins leading from said inlets to said outlets and coin-responsive means located along said paths for directing the last coin passing through said inlet forming means to make up said sum to said second outlet and for directing all coins passing through said inlet before said last coin to the first outlet.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as in claim 11 in which said paths are in spaced planes and in which said coin-responsive means comprises an actuatable diverter common to two of said paths.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
86 words
Apparatus as in claim 11 in which said paths are in spaced planes with first points in said first and third denomination paths in registry and with second points in said first and second denomination paths in registry and with third points in said first and second and third denomination paths in registry, said coin-responsive means comprising a first actuatable diverter common to said first points and a second actuatable diverter common to said second points and a third actuatable diverter common to said third points.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus as in claim 13 in which said first denomination path is sandwiched between said second and third denomination paths.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-09-27 | 1975-03-29 | 1975-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-27 | 1979-03-29 | 1979-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-27 | 1983-03-29 | 1983-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |