US3760923A
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Readily adjustable coin-operated mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-06-26
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Granted: 1973-09-25
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Expires: 1992-06-26
Abstract
Abstract This invention provides a coin-operated mechanism that is particularly adapted for controlling the operation of the latch of a machine for vending newspapers and the like and is readily adjustable for operation at various coin combinations totaling different prices. Basically, the mechanism of the present invention comprises: frame means; at least one generally vertical coin chute provided adjacent the frame means; pawl carrying means mounted on the frame means for generally vertical movement with respect to the frame means and coin chute; and drive means for readily causing generally vertical movement of the pawl carrying means between first and second positions as related to the frame means and coin chute.
Inventors
- 👤 H Voegeli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:11
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/04; G07F17/045; G07F5/00; G07F5/02; G07F5/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A coin-operated mechanism comprising: a. frame means; b. at least one generally vertical coin chute provided adjacent said frame means; c. pawl carrying means mounted on said frame for generally vertical movement with respect to said frame means and coin chute; and d. drive means comprising cam means for readily causing generally vertical movement of said pawl carrying means between first and second positions as related to said frame means and coin chute.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
A coin-operated mechanism comprising: a. frame means; b. at least one generally vertical coin chute provided adjacent said frame means; c. pawl carrying means mounted on said frame for generally vertical movement with respect to said frame means and coin chute; and d. drive means comprising cam means for readily causing generally vertical movement of said pawl carrying means between first and second positions as related to said frame means and coin chute.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said first and second positions are spaced apart by at least 0.125 inches.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said mechanism is particularly adapted for use with newspaper vending machines to vend daily papers when said pawl carrying means is located in one of said positions and to vend Sunday papers when said pawl carrying means is located in the other of said positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
The invention of claim 1, further including deflector means fixed on said frame means adjacent said coin chute to engage a pawl carried by said pawl carrying means and displace said pawl from said chute when said pawl carrying means is located in one of said positions, but to release said pawl and allow its entry into said chute when said pawl carrying means is located in the other of said positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention of claim 4, wherein at least two generally vertical coin chutes are provided on said frame means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The invention of claim 5, wherein a first of said coin chutes is particularly adapted to receive U. S. dime coins and a second of said chutes is particularly adapted to receive U. S. nickel and quarter coins.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
54 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein: a. said pawl carrying means comprises a bracket that is mounted on said frame means for generally vertical movement relative thereto by said drive means and b. said bracket has connected to it means for supporting at least one pawl for pivotal movement about a generally horizontal axis.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention of claim 7, wherein said drive means comprises cam means pivotally mounted on said frame means and engageable with cam follower means carried by said bracket.
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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) | 1976-09-24 | 1977-03-26 | 1977-09-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-24 | 1981-03-26 | 1981-09-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-24 | 1985-03-26 | 1985-09-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |