US3725893A
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Money clip alarm for a cash drawer
Assignee: SCHULMERICH Mfg CO
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Filing: 1970-11-23
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Granted: 1973-04-03
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Expires: 1990-11-23
Abstract
Abstract A compartmented insert for a cash drawer is provided with a money clip which includes a pivotally mounted drop actuator retained in a raised position by a paper bill inserted in the clip. The actuator is positioned over an opening in the bottom of the insert through which protrudes a control switch mounted on the bottom of the drawer. The control switch is normally closed when its switch arm is raised and is connected to an alarm circuit which is energized when the paper bill is withdrawn from the clip to unblock the actuator which pivots downwardly and engages the control switch arm to move the arm downwardly to an opened position. The alarm is especially useful in conjunction with operation of bank, or the like, security or surveillance systems.
Inventors
- 👤 J Malta
- 👤 H Cassel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:59
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B13/00; G08B13/02; G07; G07G; G07G1/00; G07G1/0018; G07G1/0027; G07G3/00; G07G3/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
In a cash drawer for a cash register and the like the combination of a removable compartmented money insert positionable within the cash drawer, there being an opening in the bottom of said insert, a control switch separate from said insert and having a switch arm, said control switch being permanently mounted on the bottom of the cash drawer and protruding through said opening when the insert is in position in the drawer, an actuator mounted for generally vertical movement within said insert adjacent said opening and engageable with the control switch arm, bracket means mounted within said insert for retaining a paper bill therein such that the bill blocks said actuator in its raised position, the withdrawal of the paper bill from said bracket means unblocking the actuator whereby the actuator drops to engage said control switch arm to actuate the control switch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
In a cash drawer for a cash register and the like the combination of a removable compartmented money insert positionable within the cash drawer, there being an opening in the bottom of said insert, a control switch separate from said insert and having a switch arm, said control switch being permanently mounted on the bottom of the cash drawer and protruding through said opening when the insert is in position in the drawer, an actuator mounted for generally vertical movement within said insert adjacent said opening and engageable with the control switch arm, bracket means mounted within said insert for retaining a paper bill therein such that the bill blocks said actuator in its raised position, the withdrawal of the paper bill from said bracket means unblocking the actuator whereby the actuator drops to engage said control switch arm to actuate the control switch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
In a cash drawer as claimed in claim 1 wherein said actuator drops under the force of gravity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
In a cash drawer as claimed in claim 1 and comprising spring means urging said actuator downwardly towards said control switch arm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
In a cash drawer as claimed in claim 1 and comprising vertical side plates on both sides of said control switch extending above and beyond both ends of the control switch to prevent accidental tripping thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
In a cash register as claimed in claim 1 wherein said control switch is closed when its switch arm is in a raised position and opened when its arm is moved downwardly under the force of the actuator.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
In a cash register as claimed in claim 1 and comprising an alarm circuit connected to said control switch and energized when said control switch is opened.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
In a cash drawer as clAimed in claim 1 wherein said actuator has a horizontally extending recess into which a portion of the paper bill is inserted to retain the actuator in a raised position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
In a cash drawer as claimed in claim 1 and comprising a weight on the free end of said actuator to assure dropping of the actuator when the paper bill is withdrawn.
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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) | 1976-04-02 | 1976-10-02 | 1977-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-02 | 1980-10-02 | 1981-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-02 | 1984-10-02 | 1985-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |