US3612073A
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Coin payout mechanism for amusement device
Assignee: CENTAUR MINI COMPUTER DEVICES
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Filing: 1969-06-05
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Granted: 1971-10-12
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Expires: 1989-06-05
Abstract
Abstract An amusement or gaming device is described which includes a payout device for paying out predetermined amounts of coins contained in a hopper within the gaming device. The payout mechanism includes a rotatably mounted coin pickup plate which is adapted to rotate with the hopper in relation to a support plate and includes a plurality of holes therein which is adapted to pick up or catch coins therein and slide them out a corresponding and matching hole in the support plate. The coins are then fed through an output chute and into a payout receptacle. Switching mechanism is provided to count the amount of coins paid out through the output chute.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl D Calos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:15
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07D; G07D9/00; G07D9/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
An apparatus for distributing a predeterminable amount of coins from a gaming device; a support plate being positioned on an angle and having a coin opening substantially nearer the top thereof; a circular coin pickup plate rotatably mounted to said support, said pickup plate having a plurality of coin-sized apertures spaced about the periphery of said pickup plate and being adapted to be in communication with the coin opening in said support plate the trailing walls of said apertures on said pickup plate having a raised portion thereon for aiding in the pickup of the coins; and a hopper being mounted to said pickup plate and adapted to rotate therewith, said hopper being adapted to confine a plurality of coins therein.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
121 words
An apparatus for distributing a predeterminable amount of coins from a gaming device; a support plate being positioned on an angle and having a coin opening substantially nearer the top thereof; a circular coin pickup plate rotatably mounted to said support, said pickup plate having a plurality of coin-sized apertures spaced about the periphery of said pickup plate and being adapted to be in communication with the coin opening in said support plate the trailing walls of said apertures on said pickup plate having a raised portion thereon for aiding in the pickup of the coins; and a hopper being mounted to said pickup plate and adapted to rotate therewith, said hopper being adapted to confine a plurality of coins therein.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
185 words
An apparatus for distributing a predeterminable amount of coins from a gaming device including: a support plate being positioned on an angle and having a coin opening substantially near the top thereof; a circular coin pickup plate rotatably mounted to said support, said pickup plate having a plurality of coin-sized apertures spaced about the periphery of said pickup plate and being adapted to be in communication with the coin opening in said support plate; a hopper being mounted to said pickup plate and adapted to rotate therewith, said hopper being adapted to confine a plurality of coins therein; a plurality of dowels spaced about the peripheral edge of said pickup plate and corresponding to said plurality of apertures; a first switch being mounted on said plate and having a switch arm protruding into the path of said plurality of dowels whereby each dowel of said plurality is adapted to trip the switch each time a dowel passes thereby; and a second switch being mounted to said support and having a switch arm adapted to extend into and out of the apertures in said pickup plate.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
185 words
An apparatus for distributing a predeterminable amount of coins from a gaming device including: a support plate being positioned on an angle and having a coin opening substantially near the top thereof; a circular coin pickup plate rotatably mounted to said support, said pickup plate having a plurality of coin-sized apertures spaced about the periphery of said pickup plate and being adapted to be in communication with the coin opening in said support plate; a hopper being mounted to said pickup plate and adapted to rotate therewith, said hopper being adapted to confine a plurality of coins therein; a plurality of dowels spaced about the peripheral edge of said pickup plate and corresponding to said plurality of apertures; a first switch being mounted on said plate and having a switch arm protruding into the path of said plurality of dowels whereby each dowel of said plurality is adapted to trip the switch each time a dowel passes thereby; and a second switch being mounted to said support and having a switch arm adapted to extend into and out of the apertures in said pickup plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 2, whereby the trailing walls of said apertures on said pickup plate having a raised portion thereon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 2 and further including a coin chute positioned in communication with the coin opening in said support plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 2 and further including: a coin chute positioned in communication with the opening in said support plate; and drive means for simultaneously rotating said pickup plate and said hopper.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
111 words
An apparatus for distributing a predeterminable amount of coins from a gaming device: a support plate being positioned on an angle having a coin opening substantially near the top thereof; a circular coin pickup plate rotatably mounted to said support, said pickup plate having a plurality of coin-sized apertures spaced about the periphery of said pickup plate and being adapted to be in communication with the coin opening in said support plate, the trailing walls of said apertures on said pickup plate having a raised portion thereon; a hopper being mounted to said pickup plate and adapted to rotate therewith, said hopper being adapted to confine a plurality of coins therein.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
111 words
An apparatus for distributing a predeterminable amount of coins from a gaming device: a support plate being positioned on an angle having a coin opening substantially near the top thereof; a circular coin pickup plate rotatably mounted to said support, said pickup plate having a plurality of coin-sized apertures spaced about the periphery of said pickup plate and being adapted to be in communication with the coin opening in said support plate, the trailing walls of said apertures on said pickup plate having a raised portion thereon; a hopper being mounted to said pickup plate and adapted to rotate therewith, said hopper being adapted to confine a plurality of coins therein.
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) | 1974-10-11 | 1975-04-12 | 1975-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-11 | 1979-04-12 | 1979-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-11 | 1983-04-12 | 1983-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |