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US3669131A
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Coin counting and rolling apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-09-30
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Granted: 1972-06-13
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Expires: 1990-09-30
Abstract
Abstract In order to facilitate and expedite manual counting and rolling of bulk coins of a given denomination, apparatus is provided for semiautomatically grouping bulk coins into small equal groups, each group constituting a predetermined fraction, such as onetenth of a roll. The apparatus consists generally of two countermembers hinged together with the upper member having a predetermined number of compartment openings dimensioned to accept the number of coins corresponding to the above-mentioned fraction of a roll and the lower member having a channel disposed beneath the compartment openings of the upper member. In operation, bulk coins of the appropriate denomination are manually worked into the compartment openings until all have accepted the maximum number of coins. The upper member is then swung away leaving the number of coins constituting a roll laying in the channel of the lower member from which they may be manually slid into a coin wrapper. To change coin denomination, the unit comprising the upper and lower counter members is removed from a base and replaced with a similar unit with appropriately dimensioned compartment openings for receiving the new denomination to be counted. The base has three compartments including a first, central compartment for storing uncounted coins and including the support for the counter apparatus, a second compartment for storing coin wrappers where they are easily accessible, and a third compartment for storing rolled coins.
Inventors
- 👤 James W Parker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:00
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07D; G07D9/00; G07D9/06; G07D9/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
278 words
Apparatus for facilitating manually counting a predetermined number of coins comprising: a. first and second counter members each having two long sides and two short sides, said first and second counter members being hingedly fixed together at corresponding long sides such that said first counter member may be manually pivoted between a first position in which said first counter member generally overlays said second counter member and a second position in which said first counter member is swung upwardly and away from said second counter member; 1. said first counter member having an elongated cutout portion divided into a predetermined plurality of equal sized compartments by a commensurate number of partitions disposed laterally across said cutout portion, said compartments dimensioned to receive a predetermined equal maximum number of single denomination coins disposed on edge with their diameters parallel to said partitions, 2. said second counter member having an elongated channel overlayed by said elongated cutout portion of said first counter member when said first counter member is in said first position, said elongated channel providing support for coins disposed on edge in said compartments when said first counter member is in said first position and providing a guide for removing counted coins from the apparatus when said first counter member is in said second position, said second counter member including downwardly extending support means; aNd b. a base for supporting said first and second counter members, said base including upwardly extending support means, said downwardly extending support means and said upwardly extending support means adapted to interlock such that the unit comprising said first and second counter members may be selectively detached from and secured to said base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
278 words
Apparatus for facilitating manually counting a predetermined number of coins comprising: a. first and second counter members each having two long sides and two short sides, said first and second counter members being hingedly fixed together at corresponding long sides such that said first counter member may be manually pivoted between a first position in which said first counter member generally overlays said second counter member and a second position in which said first counter member is swung upwardly and away from said second counter member; 1. said first counter member having an elongated cutout portion divided into a predetermined plurality of equal sized compartments by a commensurate number of partitions disposed laterally across said cutout portion, said compartments dimensioned to receive a predetermined equal maximum number of single denomination coins disposed on edge with their diameters parallel to said partitions, 2. said second counter member having an elongated channel overlayed by said elongated cutout portion of said first counter member when said first counter member is in said first position, said elongated channel providing support for coins disposed on edge in said compartments when said first counter member is in said first position and providing a guide for removing counted coins from the apparatus when said first counter member is in said second position, said second counter member including downwardly extending support means; aNd b. a base for supporting said first and second counter members, said base including upwardly extending support means, said downwardly extending support means and said upwardly extending support means adapted to interlock such that the unit comprising said first and second counter members may be selectively detached from and secured to said base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
136 words
said second counter member having an elongated channel overlayed by said elongated cutout portion of said first counter member when said first counter member is in said first position, said elongated channel providing support for coins disposed on edge in said compartments when said first counter member is in said first position and providing a guide for removing counted coins from the apparatus when said first counter member is in said second position, said second counter member including downwardly extending support means; aNd b. a base for supporting said first and second counter members, said base including upwardly extending support means, said downwardly extending support means and said upwardly extending support means adapted to interlock such that the unit comprising said first and second counter members may be selectively detached from and secured to said base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
136 words
said second counter member having an elongated channel overlayed by said elongated cutout portion of said first counter member when said first counter member is in said first position, said elongated channel providing support for coins disposed on edge in said compartments when said first counter member is in said first position and providing a guide for removing counted coins from the apparatus when said first counter member is in said second position, said second counter member including downwardly extending support means; aNd b. a base for supporting said first and second counter members, said base including upwardly extending support means, said downwardly extending support means and said upwardly extending support means adapted to interlock such that the unit comprising said first and second counter members may be selectively detached from and secured to said base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The counting apparatus of claim 1, in which said base includes first, second and third upwardly opening storage compartments, said unit comprising said first and second counter members being disposed entirely above one of said storage compartments.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The counting apparatus of claim 2 in which said upwardly extending support members comprises a portion of the periphery of a funnel-like structure disposed above said one of said storage compartments.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
CH216068A
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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) | 1975-06-13 | 1975-12-13 | 1976-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-13 | 1979-12-13 | 1980-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-13 | 1983-12-13 | 1984-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |