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US3685690A
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Credit card automatic currency dispenser
Assignee: Docutel Corp
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Filing: 1970-07-28
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Granted: 1972-08-22
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Expires: 1990-07-28
Abstract
Abstract A currency dispenser automatically delivers a medium of exchange in packets in response to a coded credit card presented thereto. The coded credit card is presented to the currency dispenser and an initial check is made to determine if the card has the proper format. After checking the credit card format, coded information thereon is evaluated to check the user''s identity prior to authorizing him to receive cash from the machine. When each of several additional checks of the credit card code have been completed, the old code is removed and substituted with a new code. The new code contains the same information as the old but updated to reflect an additional currency dispensing transaction. Both the original code and the updated code are scrambled in accordance with a changing key. Scrambling the credit card code after each use thereof minimizes the chance of unauthorized use of the currency dispenser. When the checks of the credit card code indicate the user is entitled to receive the amount of currency he has selected, a storage container for the packets of currency transports the required number of packets by a positive feed drive to a cash drawer. The cash drawer opens to a detent position which allows the customer to then move the drawer to a fully open position to remove his currency. Upon release of the cash drawer, it returns to a partially opened position from which it automatically closes after a preset time limit.
Inventors
- 👤 Marion R Karecki
- 👤 George R Chastain
- 👤 Thomas R Barnes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:29
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F19/00; G07F19/20; G07D; G07D11/00; G07D11/10; G07D11/14; G07F19/202
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
In a sequence operated currency dispensing system having a cash drawer into which currency and a receipt are delivered, comprising in combination: a container for storing currency to be delivered to the cash drawer through a container outlet port, currency transport rollers including a first pair of pinch rollers and second pair of pinch rollers having flexible belts extending between the pairs of rollers to transport and deposit in the cash drawer currency from said container and including a pair of feed rollers for maintaining the flexible belts in contact with currency being delivered, receipt transport rollers mounted transversely to said currency transport rollers for delivery of a receipt of the currency deposited in the cash drawer to said currency transport rollers for depositing in the cash drawer, and control means for sequentially energizing said currency transport rollers to activate such rollers to deliver currency from said container to the cash drawer and in turn energizing said receipt roller for delivery of a receipt to the currency transport rollers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
In a sequence operated currency dispensing system having a cash drawer into which currency and a receipt are delivered, comprising in combination: a container for storing currency to be delivered to the cash drawer through a container outlet port, currency transport rollers including a first pair of pinch rollers and second pair of pinch rollers having flexible belts extending between the pairs of rollers to transport and deposit in the cash drawer currency from said container and including a pair of feed rollers for maintaining the flexible belts in contact with currency being delivered, receipt transport rollers mounted transversely to said currency transport rollers for delivery of a receipt of the currency deposited in the cash drawer to said currency transport rollers for depositing in the cash drawer, and control means for sequentially energizing said currency transport rollers to activate such rollers to deliver currency from said container to the cash drawer and in turn energizing said receipt roller for delivery of a receipt to the currency transport rollers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
In a sequence operated currency dispensing system as set forth in claim 1 wherein said control means includes a first motor for driving said first and second pair of pinch rollers, a second motor for driving said third pair of pinch rollers, and circuit means for energizing said motors in response to a cash dispensing signal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
In a sequence operated currency dispensing system as set forth in claim 1 including metering means at the outlet port of said container for controlling the amount of currency simultaneously delivered through the outlet port.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
In a sequence operated currency dispensing system as set forth in claim 3 wherein said control means includes means for controlling the position of said feed rollers to release the maintaining pressure on the flexible belts during delivery of a receipt by the receipt transport rollers to the currency transport rollers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
In a sequence operated currency dispensing system as set forth in claim 3 including divert means for directing currency from said currency transport rollers when more than a preselected amount of currency passes said metering means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
In a sequence operated currency dispensing system as set forth in claim 5 including means for sensing when an excess amount of currency simultaneously passes said metering means to activate said divert means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
In a sequence operated currency dispensing system as set forth in claim 6 including a feed roller in said container and actuated by said first motor to deliver currency through said metering means to said first pair of pinch rollers.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
132 words
In a sequence operated currency dispensing system having a cash drawer into which currency and a receipt are delivered, comprising in combination: a container for storing currency to be delivered to the cash drawer through a container outlet port, metering means at the outlet port of said container for controlling the amount of currency simultaneously delivered through the outlet port, currency transport means for taking the currency from said container for delivery to and depositing in the cash drawer, receipt transport means for delivering a receipt of the currency deposited in said cash drawer to said currency transport means for depositing in the cash drawer, and control Means for sequentially energizing said currency transport means and said receipt transport means to complete delivery of currency and a receipt to the cash drawer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
132 words
In a sequence operated currency dispensing system having a cash drawer into which currency and a receipt are delivered, comprising in combination: a container for storing currency to be delivered to the cash drawer through a container outlet port, metering means at the outlet port of said container for controlling the amount of currency simultaneously delivered through the outlet port, currency transport means for taking the currency from said container for delivery to and depositing in the cash drawer, receipt transport means for delivering a receipt of the currency deposited in said cash drawer to said currency transport means for depositing in the cash drawer, and control Means for sequentially energizing said currency transport means and said receipt transport means to complete delivery of currency and a receipt to the cash drawer.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
In a sequence operated currency dispensing system as set forth in claim 8 wherein said currency transport means includes pairs of pinch rollers for advancing currency to said cash drawer.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
In a sequence operated currency dispensing system as set forth in claim 8 including means for counting the currency delivered from said container to the cash drawer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
In a sequence operated currency dispensing system as set forth in claim 8 including delivery means in said container for advancing currency through said metering means to said currency transport means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
37 words
In a sequence operated currency dispensing system as set forth in claim 8 wherein said control means includes means for rendering ineffective the currency transport means during delivery of a receipt thereto by the receipt transport means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
37 words
In a sequence operated currency dispensing system as set forth in claim 12 including divert means for directing currency from said currency transport means when more than the established amount of currency passes said metering means simultaneously.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
33 words
In a sequence operated currency dispensing system as set forth in claim 13 including means for detecting when an excess amount of currency simultaneously passes said metering means to activate said divert means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
103 words
In a sequence operated currency dispensing system having a cash drawer into which currency and a receipt are delivered, comprising in combination: a container for storing currency to be delivered to the cash drawer through a container outlet port, means receiving currency from said container for transporting to and depositing in the cash drawer, receipt transport means for delivering a printed receipt to said means receiving currency to be transported thereby and deposited in the cash drawer, and control means for energizing said means receiving currency and said receipt transport means to deliver the currency and the printed receipt to the cash drawer.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
103 words
In a sequence operated currency dispensing system having a cash drawer into which currency and a receipt are delivered, comprising in combination: a container for storing currency to be delivered to the cash drawer through a container outlet port, means receiving currency from said container for transporting to and depositing in the cash drawer, receipt transport means for delivering a printed receipt to said means receiving currency to be transported thereby and deposited in the cash drawer, and control means for energizing said means receiving currency and said receipt transport means to deliver the currency and the printed receipt to the cash drawer.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
48 words
In a sequence operated currency dispensing system as set forth in claim 15 wherein said means receiving currency includes a first pair of pinch rollers and a second pair of pinch rollers having flexible belts extending therebetween to transport the currency and printed receipt to said cash drawer.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
45 words
In a sequence operated currency dispensing system as set forth in claim 16 wherein said receipt transport means includes feed form rollers having axes transverse of the axis of said first and second pinch roller pairs for delivering a printed receipt to said flexible belts.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
35 words
In a sequence operated currency dispensing system as set forth in claim 17 including means for disengaging said flexible belts to permit transporting of the printed receipt to said first and second pinch roller pairs.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
36 words
In a sequence operated currency dispensing system as set forth in claim 15 including a metering gate at the outlet port of said container for controlling the amount of currency simultaneously delivered through the outlet port.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
37 words
In a sequence operated currency dispensing system as set forth in claim 19 including divert means for directing currency from said means receiving currency when more than the established amount of currency simultaneously passes said metering gate.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
33 words
In a sequence operated currency dispensing system as set forth in claim 20 including means for detecting when an excess amount of currency simultaneously passes said metering gate to activate said divert means.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
27 words
In a sequence operated currency dispensing system as set forth in claim 21 including means for counting the currency delivered from said container to the cash drawer.
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) | 1975-08-22 | 1976-02-21 | 1976-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-22 | 1980-02-21 | 1980-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-22 | 1984-02-21 | 1984-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |