US3721384A
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Combination lock bank
Assignee: HURON PROD CO
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Filing: 1971-07-14
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Granted: 1973-03-20
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Expires: 1991-07-14
Abstract
Abstract A savings bank having a combination operated lock. A frame is received within a casing and defines therewith compartments for coins and for currency. A combination dial on the casing rotates one or both of a pair of spaced, parallel discs in the casing, each disc having a peripheral notch therein. In the locked condition of the combination lock mechanism a leaf spring is biased by one or both of the discs into the path of a peg on the frame and prevents withdrawal of the frame from the casing. In the unlocked condition the notches in the discs are aligned with each other and with the head of the spring to permit the spring to retract out of the path of the peg on the frame.
Inventors
- 👤 D Pierce
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 07:41
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B37/00; E05B37/08; A; A45; A45C; A45C1/00; A45C1/12; E05B67/00; E05B67/06; E05B67/22; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009; Y10T70/5031
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A savings bank comprising a casing, a frame received within said casing and defining therewith a compartment for coins, said casing having an opening therein for insertion of coins into said compartment, and combination lock means normally preventing the withdrawal of said frame from said casing, said combination lock means including a peg on said frame, first and second parallel discs each having a notch therein, a leaf spring in said casing having a head portion adapted to fit in said notches when they are aligned, said discs biasing said leaf spring to block the path of said peg when said notches are not aligned and permitting said leaf spring to retract out of the path of said peg and into said notches when they are aligned, and combination dial means for rotating said discs to align said notches opposite said leaf spring, whereby said head portion of said leaf spring is received within said notches and allows said frame to be withdrawn from said casing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A savings bank comprising a casing, a frame received within said casing and defining therewith a compartment for coins, said casing having an opening therein for insertion of coins into said compartment, and combination lock means normally preventing the withdrawal of said frame from said casing, said combination lock means including a peg on said frame, first and second parallel discs each having a notch therein, a leaf spring in said casing having a head portion adapted to fit in said notches when they are aligned, said discs biasing said leaf spring to block the path of said peg when said notches are not aligned and permitting said leaf spring to retract out of the path of said peg and into said notches when they are aligned, and combination dial means for rotating said discs to align said notches opposite said leaf spring, whereby said head portion of said leaf spring is received within said notches and allows said frame to be withdrawn from said casing.
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) | 1976-03-19 | 1976-09-18 | 1977-03-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-19 | 1980-09-18 | 1981-03-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-19 | 1984-09-18 | 1985-03-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |