US3756366A
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Rotary coin meter
Assignee: Kidde Inc
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Filing: 1971-12-09
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Granted: 1973-09-04
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Expires: 1991-12-09
Abstract
Abstract A coin meter having a rotary coin carrier that accepts and deposits coins of different denominations, one at a time, and is coupled to a time-setting member that establishes the operating cycle duration of a controlled device according to the value of the coins deposited. Initiation and termination of the operating cycle is effected by switches controlled by a timer cooperating with the time-setting member.
Inventors
- 👤 H Greenwald
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 15:46
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F5/00; G07F5/10; G07F5/16; G07F15/00; G07F15/12; G07F17/00; G07F17/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
In a rotary coin meter, the improvement which comprises a rotary coin carrier disposed to accept successive coins of different denominations and for repeated angular movements to depost such coins, carried one at a time, in succession, mask means disposed for movement in accordance with the movement of said coin carrier to obstruct the insertion into the coin carrier of a coin of one denomination until a coin of another denomination has been deposited, the angular distance of each movement corresponding to the value of the coin carried, a timesetting member coupled to said coin carrier for advancement thereby in accordance with the movement thereof to establish the operating cycle duration of a controlled device, the duration of the cycle corresponding to the total value of the coins deposited, switch means operable to initiate and terminate the operating cycle of such controlled device, and timer means cooperating with said time-setting member to control the operation of said switch means to initiate said operating cycle after deposit of the coins by said coin carrier, and to terminate said operating cycle at the expiration of the time duration established by said time-setting member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
In a rotary coin meter, the improvement which comprises a rotary coin carrier disposed to accept successive coins of different denominations and for repeated angular movements to depost such coins, carried one at a time, in succession, mask means disposed for movement in accordance with the movement of said coin carrier to obstruct the insertion into the coin carrier of a coin of one denomination until a coin of another denomination has been deposited, the angular distance of each movement corresponding to the value of the coin carried, a timesetting member coupled to said coin carrier for advancement thereby in accordance with the movement thereof to establish the operating cycle duration of a controlled device, the duration of the cycle corresponding to the total value of the coins deposited, switch means operable to initiate and terminate the operating cycle of such controlled device, and timer means cooperating with said time-setting member to control the operation of said switch means to initiate said operating cycle after deposit of the coins by said coin carrier, and to terminate said operating cycle at the expiration of the time duration established by said time-setting member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The improvement according to claim 1 including means associated with said time-setting member and movable therewith to inhibit initiation of the operating cycle by said switch means until a predetermined combination of coins have been deposited.
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) | 1976-09-03 | 1977-03-05 | 1977-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-03 | 1981-03-05 | 1981-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-03 | 1985-03-05 | 1985-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |