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US3791574A
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Coin collector receptacle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-10
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Granted: 1974-02-12
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Expires: 1991-05-10
Abstract
Abstract A receptacle for receiving thrown coins or tokens is provided with opposed walls which curve inwardly and downwardly until they reach a narrow part in which the walls are spaced apart by the thickness of a coin, at which point they become parallel. Inclined guide means at the bottom of the walls directs the coins toward a testing device above a money box. A rod positioned just above the narrow part diverts the coins into a position nearly parallel to the walls as they approach the narrow part.
Inventors
- 👤 J Picquot
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:08
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F1/00; G07D; G07D9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
238 words
A device for receiving coins and the like having a predetermined thickness and diameter, said device comprising a receptacle having a relatively narrow lower portion and a relatively wide upper portion dimensioned and open to simultaneously admit a plurality of coins regardless of the angular positions of said coins, said receptacle being defined by a plurality of walls, only two of which are downwardly converging while defining said upper portion, the inner surfaces of said two walls being generated by parallel generatrices and curving smoothly and gradually to permit the free flow of coins therebetween as said walls approach each other and become parallel when spaced by a distance only slightly greater than the thickness of one of said coins and thereafter continuing as plane surfaces downwardly in a substantially vertical direction and parallel to each other to define opposite sides of said lower receptacle portion, at least one guide having a stationary inclined surface extending transversely between said walls and positioned entirely within said lower portion, and an orifice at the bottom of said guide having a width in a plane parallel to said two walls which is greater than that of one of said coins but less than that of said lower receptacle portion at the top of said guide the lower part of at least one of said walls being formed with slots therein, and said device comprising means for blowing air through said slots.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
238 words
A device for receiving coins and the like having a predetermined thickness and diameter, said device comprising a receptacle having a relatively narrow lower portion and a relatively wide upper portion dimensioned and open to simultaneously admit a plurality of coins regardless of the angular positions of said coins, said receptacle being defined by a plurality of walls, only two of which are downwardly converging while defining said upper portion, the inner surfaces of said two walls being generated by parallel generatrices and curving smoothly and gradually to permit the free flow of coins therebetween as said walls approach each other and become parallel when spaced by a distance only slightly greater than the thickness of one of said coins and thereafter continuing as plane surfaces downwardly in a substantially vertical direction and parallel to each other to define opposite sides of said lower receptacle portion, at least one guide having a stationary inclined surface extending transversely between said walls and positioned entirely within said lower portion, and an orifice at the bottom of said guide having a width in a plane parallel to said two walls which is greater than that of one of said coins but less than that of said lower receptacle portion at the top of said guide the lower part of at least one of said walls being formed with slots therein, and said device comprising means for blowing air through said slots.
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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) | 1977-02-11 | 1977-08-13 | 1978-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-11 | 1981-08-13 | 1982-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-11 | 1985-08-13 | 1986-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |