US3848614A
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Coin processor having error-indicating system
Assignee: Abbott Coin Counter Co Inc
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Filing: 1973-12-07
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Granted: 1974-11-19
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Expires: 1993-12-07
Abstract
Abstract Errors in coin processor counting or denominational value determining attributable to foreign matter present on the processor guide rail or to surface defects in coins are detected and indicated by use of a counter incremented and decremented in accordance with output signals successively generated by sensors examining coins in transit.
Inventors
- 👤 B Conant
- 👤 S Yao
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:47
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07D; G07D3/00; G07D3/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A system for providing indication of the presence of foreign matter on the guide rail of an elongate coin chute of a coin processor, said chute supporting first and second sensor means successively longitudinally positioned along said guide rail for respectively generating first and second output signals upon the transit of a coin through said chute, said first and second output signals cooperatively indicating the denominational value of said coin, said system comprising counter circuit means incremented responsively to said first output signal and decremented responsively to said second output signal for generating an output signal upon attaining a preselected count and indicator means operated on the occurrence of each counter circuit means output signal for providing said indication of said presence of foreign matter.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
125 words
A system for providing indication of the presence of foreign matter on the guide rail of an elongate coin chute of a coin processor, said chute supporting first and second sensor means successively longitudinally positioned along said guide rail for respectively generating first and second output signals upon the transit of a coin through said chute, said first and second output signals cooperatively indicating the denominational value of said coin, said system comprising counter circuit means incremented responsively to said first output signal and decremented responsively to said second output signal for generating an output signal upon attaining a preselected count and indicator means operated on the occurrence of each counter circuit means output signal for providing said indication of said presence of foreign matter.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
144 words
A system for providing indication of the presence of foreign matter on the guide rail of an elongate coin chute of a coin processor, said chute supporting first and second sensor means successively longitudinally positioned along said guide rail for respectively generating first and second output signals upon the transit of a coin through said chute, said first and second output signals cooperatively indicating the denominational value of said coin, said system comprising: a. counter means incremented responsively to said first output signal and decremented responsively to said second output signal for generating output signals indicative of the count thereby attained; b. circuit means responsive to counter means output signals indicative of a preselected count for generating an output signal; and c. indicator means operated on the occurrence of each circuit means output signal for providing said indication of said presence of foreign matter.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
144 words
A system for providing indication of the presence of foreign matter on the guide rail of an elongate coin chute of a coin processor, said chute supporting first and second sensor means successively longitudinally positioned along said guide rail for respectively generating first and second output signals upon the transit of a coin through said chute, said first and second output signals cooperatively indicating the denominational value of said coin, said system comprising: a. counter means incremented responsively to said first output signal and decremented responsively to said second output signal for generating output signals indicative of the count thereby attained; b. circuit means responsive to counter means output signals indicative of a preselected count for generating an output signal; and c. indicator means operated on the occurrence of each circuit means output signal for providing said indication of said presence of foreign matter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
indicator means operated on the occurrence of each counter circuit means output signal for providing said error indication.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
indicator means operated on the occurrence of each counter circuit means output signal for providing said error indication.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The system claimed in claim 2 wherein said counter means includes a plurality of output lines and generates said output signals thereof by selectively providing a voltage of preselected amplitude on said output lines.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
49 words
The system claimed in claim 3 wherein said circuit means comprises input terminals each connected to a one of said counter means output lines and coincidence circuitry operative to provide said circuit means output signal when said counter means provides said preselected amplitude voltages on predetermined output lines thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
The system claimed in claim 2 wherein Said counter means is resettable to zero count upon application of a reset signal thereto, said system including further circuit means cyclically generating said reset signal and means applying said reset signal to said counter means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
The system claimed in claim 2 wherein said first sensor means comprises a plurality of sensor elements disposed successively above said guide rail whereby said first sensor means output signal includes characteristics for discriminating among coins of different sizes.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
52 words
The system claimed in claim 6 wherein said second sensor means includes first and second longitudinally spaced sensor elements and circuit means generating said second output signal exclusively upon the presence of a coin in transit in the fields of sensitivity of both of said first and second longitudinally spaces sensor elements.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
90 words
In combination, in a coin processor: a. an elongate coin chute having a guide rail supporting edgewise transit of coins therethrough; b. first and second sensor means successively longitudinally positioned along said guide rail for respectively generating first and second output signals upon the transit of a coin through said chute, said first and second output signals cooperatively indicating the denominational value of said coin; and c. means for indicating error in such denominational value indication attributable to the presence in said chute of foreign matter effecting coin transit, comprising:
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
90 words
In combination, in a coin processor: a. an elongate coin chute having a guide rail supporting edgewise transit of coins therethrough; b. first and second sensor means successively longitudinally positioned along said guide rail for respectively generating first and second output signals upon the transit of a coin through said chute, said first and second output signals cooperatively indicating the denominational value of said coin; and c. means for indicating error in such denominational value indication attributable to the presence in said chute of foreign matter effecting coin transit, comprising:
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
46 words
The invention claimed in claim 8 wherein said counter circuit means is resettable to zero count upon application of a reset signal thereto, said coin processor including further circuit means cyclically generating said reset signal and means applying said reset signal to said counter circuit means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
39 words
The invention claimed in claim 8 wherein said first sensor means comprises a plurality of sensor elements disposed successively above said guide rail whereby said first sensor means output signal includes characteristics for discriminating among coins of different sizes.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
52 words
The invention claimed in claim 10 wherein said second sensor means includes first and second longitudinally spaced sensor elements and circuit means generating said second output signal exclusively upon the presence of a coin in transit in the fields of sensitivity of both of said first and second longitudinally spaced sensor elements.
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) | 1977-11-18 | 1978-05-20 | 1978-11-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-18 | 1982-05-20 | 1982-11-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-18 | 1986-05-20 | 1986-11-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |