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US3768616A
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Bill and coin changer
Assignee: Rowe International Inc
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Filing: 1971-09-17
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Granted: 1973-10-30
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Expires: 1991-09-17
Abstract
Abstract A machine for changing currency such as bills or coins of larger denomination for change in the form of coins of a lower denomination. When a bill is to be changed, a settable group of coin ejectors is operated. When a coin is to be exchanged, for example a 50-cent piece, other groupings of coin ejectors are operated in combinations which can be varied at the option of the machine service personnel.
Inventors
- 👤 D Dykehouse
- 👤 O Okkonen
- 👤 N Zoodsma
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 05:48
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07D; G07D1/00; G07D1/02; G07D1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
232 words
A currency changing machine including in combination, a source of power, a source of control potential, means including a motor adapted to be energized to deliver coins on each cycle of operation thereof, means including a first normally open switch and a first normally closed switch for connecting said motor to said source of power, a control relay winding, means including a second normally open switch and a second normally closed switch for connecting said relay winding to said source of control potential, currency accepting means for producing a signal in response to insertion of a valid bill therein, means responsive to said signal for closing said second normally open switch, means responsive to energization of said relay winding for closing said first normally open switch, means responsive to operation of said motor for opening said second normally closed switch at the completion of a cycle of operation of said motor, timing means having a cycle of operation which is longer than said motor cycle, and shorter than twice said motor cycle, means responsive to energization of said relay winding for energizing said timing means, and means responsive to the completion of a cycle of operation of said timing means for opening said first normally closed switch to deenergize said motor to prevent recycling thereof in the event of failure of said motor responsive means to open said second normally closed switch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
232 words
A currency changing machine including in combination, a source of power, a source of control potential, means including a motor adapted to be energized to deliver coins on each cycle of operation thereof, means including a first normally open switch and a first normally closed switch for connecting said motor to said source of power, a control relay winding, means including a second normally open switch and a second normally closed switch for connecting said relay winding to said source of control potential, currency accepting means for producing a signal in response to insertion of a valid bill therein, means responsive to said signal for closing said second normally open switch, means responsive to energization of said relay winding for closing said first normally open switch, means responsive to operation of said motor for opening said second normally closed switch at the completion of a cycle of operation of said motor, timing means having a cycle of operation which is longer than said motor cycle, and shorter than twice said motor cycle, means responsive to energization of said relay winding for energizing said timing means, and means responsive to the completion of a cycle of operation of said timing means for opening said first normally closed switch to deenergize said motor to prevent recycling thereof in the event of failure of said motor responsive means to open said second normally closed switch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A currency charging machine as in claim 1 including means responsive to completion of a cycle of operation of said timing means for disabling said currency accepting means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
A currency changing machine as in claim 1 in which said coin delivering means comprises a coin tube assembly, a support for said coin tube assembly, and means responsive to the absence of said assembly on said support for disabling said bill accepting means.
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) | 1976-10-29 | 1977-04-30 | 1977-10-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-29 | 1981-04-30 | 1981-10-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-29 | 1985-04-30 | 1985-10-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |