US3907086A
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Apparatus for retarding the closing of the hinged cover of a coin mechanism
Assignee: Mars Inc
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Filing: 1974-05-08
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Granted: 1975-09-23
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Expires: 1994-05-08
Abstract
Abstract In a coin mechanism having parallel spaced plates for guiding a coin through the mechanism, one of the plates being hinged to provide access to the interior of the mechanism, apparatus for checking or retarding the closing of the hinged plate to reduce the impact of the closing without interfering with the firmness thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick Gordon Willis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:53
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F1/00; G07F1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A coin handling apparatus comprising first and second spaced plates, the inner surfaces of which form walls of a passageway for coins, the two plates being joined by a hinge proximate an edge of the first plate permitting rotation of the first plate away from the second plate, the hinge axis being parallel to the inner surface of the first plate and displaced from it in the direction away from the second plate, a spring to bias the first plate toward the second plate, a stop on one plate which abuts an abutment surface on the other plate when the plates are closed to space the plates and position them substantially parallel to one another closed and a resilient snubber block spaced from the first plate when the plates are closed having a deflectable surface which is engaged by the said edge of the inner surface as the first plate is rotated about its axis towards the second plate to apply a moment to the first plate in the opposite direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A coin handling apparatus comprising first and second spaced plates, the inner surfaces of which form walls of a passageway for coins, the two plates being joined by a hinge proximate an edge of the first plate permitting rotation of the first plate away from the second plate, the hinge axis being parallel to the inner surface of the first plate and displaced from it in the direction away from the second plate, a spring to bias the first plate toward the second plate, a stop on one plate which abuts an abutment surface on the other plate when the plates are closed to space the plates and position them substantially parallel to one another closed and a resilient snubber block spaced from the first plate when the plates are closed having a deflectable surface which is engaged by the said edge of the inner surface as the first plate is rotated about its axis towards the second plate to apply a moment to the first plate in the opposite direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 in which the block is mounted on the second plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 in which the block projects further from the inner surface of the second plate at the end of the deflectable surface that is nearer the hinge than at the opposite end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus according to claim 3 in which the block is mounted on the second plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 in which the first plate is generally rectangular and the hinge is at one corner of the plate, the stop being located in the vicinity of the diagonally opposite corner of the plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 in which the spring is a coiled spring and the hinge includes a hinge pin, the spring being coiled around the hinge pin.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus according to claim 6 in which the first plate is generally rectangular and the hinge is at one corner of the plate, the stop being located in the vicinity of the diagonally opposite corner of the plate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus according to claim 7 in which the block projects further from the inner surface of the second plate at the end of the deflectable surface that is nearer the hinge than at the opposite end.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus according to claim 8 in which the block is mounted on the second plate.
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) | 1978-09-22 | 1979-03-24 | 1979-09-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-22 | 1983-03-24 | 1983-09-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-22 | 1987-03-24 | 1987-09-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |