US3833104A
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Vandal-proof central coin receptacle
Assignee: COIN SECURITY CORP
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Filing: 1973-08-10
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Granted: 1974-09-03
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Expires: 1993-08-10
Abstract
Abstract A vandal-proof central coin receptacle for controlling more than one coin operated machine is provided which includes a receptacle or cabinet-like member housing means for controlling coin operated machines coins. The receptacle is provided with two doors which cover the front portion thereof, and are adapted, when in their closed position, to engage a rod-like member which is passed through the top of the receptacle, thereby locking the two doors in their closed position. The rod-like member is locked in place at the top of the receptacle by a lock which is adapted to be positioned in a housing which is connected to the top of the receptacle in a manner such that it is virtually impossible to break open the lock by means of a crow-bar, hammer or other devices usually employed by vandals. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the lock as well as the housing which surrounds the lock is completely enclosed in a safe-like member which is also provided with locking means.
Inventors
- 👤 R Blum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 12:08
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F9/00; G07F9/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
409 words
A vandal-proof coin receptacle for controlling more than one coin-operated machine, comprising in combination, a cabinet-like member comprising a pair of parallel side walls, a top portion, a bottom portion, a back portion closing off the back of said cabinet-like member, and a front portion comprising a first door including a bottom side which is hinged to said cabinet-like member so that said door rotates about a horizontal axis, a second door including a pair of parallel sides, one side of which is hinged to one of said side walls of said cabinet-like member, so that said second door rotates about a vertical axis, said first and second door incluDing means for engaging a rod-like member extending from the said top portion of said cabinet-like member the top portion of said cabinet-like member including an opening in alignment with said means for engaging the rod-like member of said first and second doors when said doors are in their closed position, a first housing connected to said top portion and positioned over said opening, said first housing including two closed sides and two open sides and a top member and a bottom member which forms a part of said top portion of said cabinet-like member, said top and bottom members each including an opening in alignment with each other, a rod-like member including a transverse bore therein, adapted to be positioned in and through the opening in said first housing, said top portion of said cabinet-like member, into said means for engaging said rod-like member of said first and second doors, when said doors are in their closed position; a locking member comprising a body portion including a lock mechanism, and a U-shaped portion, adapted to extend through the bore in said rod-like member and thereby lock said rod-like member in place, a security block in which the U-shaped portion of said locking member is embedded, said block and locking member being positioned within said open sides of said first housing so that said block closes off one of said open sides when said locking member is in its closed position, and access to said body portion of said locking member is had through said other open side, so that when said locking member is opened, the U-shaped portion and said block can be withdrawn through said one open side of said first housing, said cabinet-like member also comprising means for controlling said coin-operated machines and means for storing coins.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
409 words
A vandal-proof coin receptacle for controlling more than one coin-operated machine, comprising in combination, a cabinet-like member comprising a pair of parallel side walls, a top portion, a bottom portion, a back portion closing off the back of said cabinet-like member, and a front portion comprising a first door including a bottom side which is hinged to said cabinet-like member so that said door rotates about a horizontal axis, a second door including a pair of parallel sides, one side of which is hinged to one of said side walls of said cabinet-like member, so that said second door rotates about a vertical axis, said first and second door incluDing means for engaging a rod-like member extending from the said top portion of said cabinet-like member the top portion of said cabinet-like member including an opening in alignment with said means for engaging the rod-like member of said first and second doors when said doors are in their closed position, a first housing connected to said top portion and positioned over said opening, said first housing including two closed sides and two open sides and a top member and a bottom member which forms a part of said top portion of said cabinet-like member, said top and bottom members each including an opening in alignment with each other, a rod-like member including a transverse bore therein, adapted to be positioned in and through the opening in said first housing, said top portion of said cabinet-like member, into said means for engaging said rod-like member of said first and second doors, when said doors are in their closed position; a locking member comprising a body portion including a lock mechanism, and a U-shaped portion, adapted to extend through the bore in said rod-like member and thereby lock said rod-like member in place, a security block in which the U-shaped portion of said locking member is embedded, said block and locking member being positioned within said open sides of said first housing so that said block closes off one of said open sides when said locking member is in its closed position, and access to said body portion of said locking member is had through said other open side, so that when said locking member is opened, the U-shaped portion and said block can be withdrawn through said one open side of said first housing, said cabinet-like member also comprising means for controlling said coin-operated machines and means for storing coins.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The receptacle in accordance with claim 1, wherein said front portion of said cabinet-like member includes a panel which extends up said side walls from the bottom portion thereof below said first door and closes off a portion of said cabinet-like member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
81 words
The receptacle in accordance with claim 1 wherein said means of said second door for engaging said rod-like member comprises a vertically disposed sleeve connected to an inside surface thereof, and said means of said first door for engaging said rod-like member comprises a flange-like member connected to an inside surface of said front door, said flange-like member including an opening in alignment with said sleeve of said second door when said first and second doors are in a closed position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
78 words
The receptacle in accordance with claim 3, wherein said cabinet-like member includes a horizontally disposed partition within said side walls and front and back portion, and below the flange-like member of said first door, said partition including an aperture which is in alignment with the opening in said flange-like member of said first door when said front door is in its closed position, said rod-like member being adapted to extend through said aperture of said partition as well.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
101 words
The receptacle in accordance with claim 1 including a sleeve-member disposed in and connected to said first housing between said top and bottom members and having a longitudinal bore in alignment with the openings in said top and bottom members, and also having a transverse bore extending through the walls thereof and through said first bore and in alignment with the transverse bore of said rod-like member when said rod-like member is in engagement with the first and second doors, and said transverse bore of said sleeve-member being adapted to receive one leg of said U-shaped member of said locking member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
164 words
The receptacle in accordance with claim 4, including, in addition, a second housing adapted to fit over said first housing and be permanently connected to at least the top portion of said cabinet-like member, said second housing comprising two side walls, a back wall, a top wall and an open front face, said top wall including an opening in alignment with thE opening in said top member of said first housing, and a front cover portion adapted to close off the open face of said second housing, a second locking member positioned in said cover portion, and a cooperating locking member connected to an interior surface of said back portion and adapted to engage said second locking member when in its closed position, a top portion of said rod-like member being disposed within said second housing and adapted to be pulled up through the opening in said top wall of said second housing in order to allow opening of said first and second doors.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The receptacle in accordance with claim 1, wherein one of the open sides of said first housing faces the front face of said second housing and said block is adapted to be positioned in said open side facing said front face.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The receptacle in accordance with claim 7, wherein said second locking member when opened allows complete removal of said first cover of said second housing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The receptacle in accordance with claim 1, wherein both legs of said U-shaped portion of said locking member are adapted to be disconnected from said body portion upon opening of said locking member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
The receptacle in accordance with claim 1, wherein said locking member is of the spring-loaded type, so that when the locking member is opened, the U-shaped portion and said block springs through said one open side of said first housing.
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) | 1977-09-02 | 1978-03-04 | 1978-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-02 | 1982-03-04 | 1982-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-02 | 1986-03-04 | 1986-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |