US3905460A
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Coin box adapter for a coin controlled apparatus
Assignee: BLOOM-1 Inc A CORP OF DELAWARE
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Filing: 1974-10-15
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Granted: 1975-09-16
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Expires: 1994-10-15
Abstract
Abstract An adapter for a coin operated apparatus of the type having a housing and an opening in a wall of the housing for receiving a first sized coin box therein. The adapter is mounted to the housing and reduces the size of the wall opening to accept a second sized coin box of smaller size than the first sized coin box.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry Greenwald
- 👤 Perry Sherman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 11:04
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F9/00; G07F9/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
In combination with a coin operated apparatus having a housing, an opening in a wall of the housing for removably receiving a first sized coin box therein, and said coin box supported within the housing for receiving coins deposited in the apparatus; wherein the improvement comprises: a. an adapter for decreasing the size of the wAll opening to accept a second sized coin box of smaller size than the first sized coin box; b. said adapter comprising a first plate, a second plate and an intermediate plate between said first and second plates; c. said first and second plates having an edge extending beyond the corresponding edge of the intermediate plate to define a groove therebetween adapted to receive a portion of the wall adjacent an edge of the opening; and d. means for clamping the first and second plates together to mount the adapter to the wall portion of the housing; e. said first and second plates extending into the wall opening to reduce the size of said opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
In combination with a coin operated apparatus having a housing, an opening in a wall of the housing for removably receiving a first sized coin box therein, and said coin box supported within the housing for receiving coins deposited in the apparatus; wherein the improvement comprises: a. an adapter for decreasing the size of the wAll opening to accept a second sized coin box of smaller size than the first sized coin box; b. said adapter comprising a first plate, a second plate and an intermediate plate between said first and second plates; c. said first and second plates having an edge extending beyond the corresponding edge of the intermediate plate to define a groove therebetween adapted to receive a portion of the wall adjacent an edge of the opening; and d. means for clamping the first and second plates together to mount the adapter to the wall portion of the housing; e. said first and second plates extending into the wall opening to reduce the size of said opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The improvement as recited in claim 1, wherein said intermediate plate projects into the wall opening a greater distance than the first and second plates to provide a stop for the front wall of a coin box received through said opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
101 words
The improvement as recited in claim 1, wherein said clamping means comprises a plurality of first through-openings in one of the first and second plates and a plurality of second through-openings in the intermediate plate; each one of said first openings being aligned with a separate one of said second openings; a plurality of screws extending from the other one of the first and second plates; each one of said screws projecting through a separate pair of the aligned openings, and a plurality of fastening nuts; each of said nuts threaded on the end of a separate one of said screws.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
The improvement as recited in claim 3, wherein said first plate is a front plate and said second plate is a rear plate; said first plurality of through-openings being formed in the rear plate; and said plurality of screws extending from the rear surface of the front plate through the aligned openings in the intermediate and rear plates.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The improvement as recited in claim 1, wherein the thickness of the intermediate plate is no greater than the thickness of the portion of the wall received between the first and second plates.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
The improvement as recited in claim 1, wherein one dimension of the first and second plates is greater than the corresponding dimension of the opening in the wall of the housing; and the corresponding dimension of the intermediate plate is substantially coextensive with said corresponding opening dimension.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The improvement as recited in claim 6, wherein at least one corner of the intermediate plate adjacent said wall portion is beveled.
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) | 1978-09-15 | 1979-03-17 | 1979-09-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-15 | 1983-03-17 | 1983-09-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-15 | 1987-03-17 | 1987-09-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |