US3690332A
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Bill and coin changer
Assignee: Rowe International Inc
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Filing: 1969-12-22
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Granted: 1972-09-12
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Expires: 1989-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A machine for changing currency such as bills or coins of larger denomination for change in the form of coins of a lower denomination. When a bill is to be changed, a settable group of coin ejectors is operated. When a coin is to be exchanged, for example a 50-cent piece, other groupings of coin ejectors are operated in combinations which can be varied at the option of the machine service personnel.
Inventors
- 👤 David B Dykehouse
- 👤 Oliver G Okkonen
- 👤 Norman J Zoodsma
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 02:00
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07D; G07D1/00; G07D1/02; G07D1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
In a change dispensing machine, a plurality of coin dispensing tubes, a plurality of individually operable coin dispensing means cooperative with said tubes to dispense coins therefrom, motive means operable through a dispensing cycle, means for operatively coupling said dispensing means to said motive means, said coupling means operatively bi-stable between a home position and a second position on successive cycles of said motive means to dispense coins on movement from either position, and means responsive to the severance of the coupling between said coin tubes and said motive means for automatically sequentially restoring all displaced coupling means to their respective home positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
In a change dispensing machine, a plurality of coin dispensing tubes, a plurality of individually operable coin dispensing means cooperative with said tubes to dispense coins therefrom, motive means operable through a dispensing cycle, means for operatively coupling said dispensing means to said motive means, said coupling means operatively bi-stable between a home position and a second position on successive cycles of said motive means to dispense coins on movement from either position, and means responsive to the severance of the coupling between said coin tubes and said motive means for automatically sequentially restoring all displaced coupling means to their respective home positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
75 words
A machine as in claim 1 in which said plurality of tubes comprises a first set of tubes and a second set of tubes complementary to said first set and in which the coupling means in said home position disposes said dispensing means in cooperation with said first set to release coins therefrom, and said coupling means in said second position disposes said dispensing means into cooperation with said second set to release coins therefrom.
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) | 1975-09-12 | 1976-03-13 | 1976-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-12 | 1980-03-13 | 1980-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-12 | 1984-03-13 | 1984-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |