US3807628A
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Security means for coin collecting container
Assignee: Duncan Industries Parking Control Systems Corp
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Filing: 1973-04-16
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Granted: 1974-04-30
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Expires: 1993-04-16
Abstract
Abstract A coin handling apparatus including a coin container defining a receiver housing. A recess is formed in the housing for receiving a coin box, the box having a closure which opens upon movement of the box within the housing. A passage is associated with the housing whereby coins discharged from the box can be passed into the container. The improvements of the invention include means for clearing the passage in response to opening of the box closure, the clearing means comprising an arm which is driven across the passage upon movement of the box within the housing. A gate is also associated with the passage for blocking the movement of the coins through the passage while the coin box is in the open position. When the coin box is returned to the closed position, the gate is automatically opened to discharge the coins into the container.
Inventors
- 👤 W Bock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:03
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F9/00; G07F9/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
In a coin handling apparatus including a coin container, a receiver housing on the container, and a recess defined by said receiver housing for receiving a coin box, said coin box defining an opening whereby coins in said box can be transferred into said container, a closure for said opening, said closure being opened upon movement of said box within said housing, the improvement comprising a passage associated with said receiver housing for the movement of coins from the coin box into said container, means for clearing said passage to insure the movement of coins through the passage, said clearing means comprising an arm adapted to move across the passage area adjacent the opening of said box, and drive means for said arm operable in response to opening of said closure whereby said arm moves across said area as said closure in opened.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
In a coin handling apparatus including a coin container, a receiver housing on the container, and a recess defined by said receiver housing for receiving a coin box, said coin box defining an opening whereby coins in said box can be transferred into said container, a closure for said opening, said closure being opened upon movement of said box within said housing, the improvement comprising a passage associated with said receiver housing for the movement of coins from the coin box into said container, means for clearing said passage to insure the movement of coins through the passage, said clearing means comprising an arm adapted to move across the passage area adjacent the opening of said box, and drive means for said arm operable in response to opening of said closure whereby said arm moves across said area as said closure in opened.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A construCtion in accordance with claim 1 wherein said cash box comprises a cylindrical structure, said recess being defined by a cylindrical housing area, said box being rotatable within said housing area.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A construction in accordance with claim 2 wherein said cylindrical housing area comprises an outer wall and a rotatable sleeve positioned within said outer wall, said cash box being engageable with said sleeve whereby rotation of said cash box results in simultaneous rotation of said sleeve.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
84 words
A construction in accordance with claim 3 wherein said sleeve defines an opening rotatable into position for communication with said passage, the opening for said cash box being movable with said sleeve opening for alignment therewith upon communication with said passage, a cash box shutter normally closing said opening and a lock normally maintaining said shutter in the closed position, and including a key positioned within said housing for unlocking said lock to permit movement of the cash box opening relative to the shutter.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A construction in accordance with claim 3 wherein said clearing arm is attached to said sleeve for movement of the arm upon rotation of the sleeve.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
A construction in accordance with claim 5 wherein said passage comprises an enclosed body extending downwardly into said container for gravitational movement of coins therethrough, said clearing arm moving in a path between opposite walls of said body for clearing any obstructions in said body prior to the discharge of coins from a cash box.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
61 words
A construction in accordance with claim 1 including a second arm movable with said sleeve, and a blocking plate attached to said arm for blocking passage of coins discharged from a cash box, said blocking plate being movable between a normal position out of blocking position relative to said passage, and a second blocking position achieved upon rotation of said sleeve.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A construction in accordance with claim 7 wherein the arm supporting said blocking plate is attached to the bottom wall of said container.
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) | 1977-04-29 | 1977-10-29 | 1978-04-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-29 | 1981-10-29 | 1982-04-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-29 | 1985-10-29 | 1986-04-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |