US3814115A
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Coin dispensing apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-20
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Granted: 1974-06-04
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Expires: 1993-02-20
Abstract
Abstract A coin dispenser for use in coin operated apparatus is described in which coins can be controllably dispensed one at a time from a coin stack in a coin tube and, alternatively, the entire contents of the coin tube can be readily discharged.
Inventors
- 👤 Acker J Van
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 03:03
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F5/00; G07F5/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A coin dispenser for dispensing a predetermined number of coins comprising: means for storing a plurality of coins in a stacked face-to-face relationship; means at one end of the storage means responsive to actuation for moving a predetermined number of coins from the storage means to a dispensing aperture; means for actuating the coin moving means; and blocking means for preventing the escape of coins in addition to the predetermined number of coins from the storage means, the blocking means including the dispensing aperture, the dispensing aperture in the blocking means being normally positioned out of alignment with the storage means, and the blocking means being movable to bring the dispensing aperture into alignment with the storage means to permit the coin stack to escape from the storage means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A coin dispenser for dispensing a predetermined number of coins comprising: means for storing a plurality of coins in a stacked face-to-face relationship; means at one end of the storage means responsive to actuation for moving a predetermined number of coins from the storage means to a dispensing aperture; means for actuating the coin moving means; and blocking means for preventing the escape of coins in addition to the predetermined number of coins from the storage means, the blocking means including the dispensing aperture, the dispensing aperture in the blocking means being normally positioned out of alignment with the storage means, and the blocking means being movable to bring the dispensing aperture into alignment with the storage means to permit the coin stack to escape from the storage means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The coin dispenser of claim 1 wherein the thickness of the coin mover means defines the predetermined number of coins despensed each time the coin mover means is actuated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The coin dispenser of claim 2 wherein the coin mover means comprises a longitudinally movable element having a coin engaging edge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The coin dispenser of claim 3, wherein the blocking means comprises a longitudinally movable member parallel to the coin mover means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The coin dispenser of claim 1 wherein the blocking means is spring-biased into blocking position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The coin dispenser of claim 4 wherein the blocking means is spring-biased into blocking position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The coin dispenser of claim 1 wherein the blocking means has a second aperture and is movable to a position in which the second aperture aligns with the coin stack.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The coin dispenser of claim 4 wherein the blocking means has a second aperture and is movable to a position in wHich the second aperture aligns with the coin stack.
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) | 1977-06-03 | 1977-12-03 | 1978-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-03 | 1981-12-03 | 1982-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-03 | 1985-12-03 | 1986-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |