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Coin processing method
Assignee: ATL MACHINE CORP
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Filing: 1972-06-15
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Granted: 1973-08-14
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Expires: 1992-06-15
Abstract
Abstract A coin processing method and apparatus in which coins of predetermined physical characteristics are lifted from a mass of coins, dropped into a plurality of coin hoppers and moved through individual conduits down to a coin shelf. A predetermined number of coins from the hoppers are allowed to accumulate and form stacks on the coin shelf and the stacks of coins are passed in sequence over a discharge opening in the coin shelf. Balls of a diameter approximately equal to the diameter of the coins are inserted between the coin stacks at the coin shelf discharge opening, and a transparent plastic material is applied to the line of coin stacks and balls to form a continuous tubular wrapper about the coins and balls. The continuous wrapper is opened at the balls and the balls are separated from the coin stacks, leaving separate packages of coins.
Inventors
- 👤 G Hull
- 👤 E Morris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:02
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07D; G07D9/00; G07D9/06; G07D9/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A method of processing coins or the like comprising: lifting coins of predetermined characteristics from a mass of coins, dropping the lifted coins into a receptacle having a plurality of coin receiving hoppers, moving the coins from each hopper through individual paths in a downward direction until the coins come to rest in a plurality of stacks of coins on a shelf, sequentially registering the stacks of coins with a discharge opening and moving the stacks of coins through the discharge opening, inserting balls between the stacks of coins as the stacks of coins are registered with the discharge opening, applying a continuous wrapper to the stacks of coins and balls, and opening the continuous wrapper at the balls.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
119 words
A method of processing coins or the like comprising: lifting coins of predetermined characteristics from a mass of coins, dropping the lifted coins into a receptacle having a plurality of coin receiving hoppers, moving the coins from each hopper through individual paths in a downward direction until the coins come to rest in a plurality of stacks of coins on a shelf, sequentially registering the stacks of coins with a discharge opening and moving the stacks of coins through the discharge opening, inserting balls between the stacks of coins as the stacks of coins are registered with the discharge opening, applying a continuous wrapper to the stacks of coins and balls, and opening the continuous wrapper at the balls.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
46 words
A method of processing coins or the like comprising: forming the coins into stacks, placing the stacks in longitudinal alignment with each other, placing non-coin shaped objects between the stacks, applying a continuous wrapper to the stacks and objects, and opening the wrapper at the objects.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
46 words
A method of processing coins or the like comprising: forming the coins into stacks, placing the stacks in longitudinal alignment with each other, placing non-coin shaped objects between the stacks, applying a continuous wrapper to the stacks and objects, and opening the wrapper at the objects.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
80 words
A method of processing coins or the like comprising: forming the coins into stacks of coins with a predetermined number of coins in each stack, placing the stacks of coins in approximately equally spaced longitudinal alignment with one another, applying a continuous wrapper to the stacks of coins while the stacks of coins are approximately equally spaced from one another to form a continuous package of spaced stacks of coins, and opening the continuous package between the stacks of coins.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
80 words
A method of processing coins or the like comprising: forming the coins into stacks of coins with a predetermined number of coins in each stack, placing the stacks of coins in approximately equally spaced longitudinal alignment with one another, applying a continuous wrapper to the stacks of coins while the stacks of coins are approximately equally spaced from one another to form a continuous package of spaced stacks of coins, and opening the continuous package between the stacks of coins.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 3 and wherein the step of applying a continuous wrapper to the stacks comprises applying a transparent wrapper to the stacks.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-08-13 | 1977-02-12 | 1977-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-13 | 1981-02-12 | 1981-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-13 | 1985-02-12 | 1985-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |