US3948376A
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Coin-collecting receptacle for use in coin-operated devices
Assignee: Diverama Diversoes Automati Cas Industria E Comercio Ltdadeg
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Filing: 1973-12-27
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Granted: 1976-04-06
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Expires: 1993-12-27
Abstract
Abstract A coin-operated device is provided with a container defining a compartment for receiving a receptacle. The receptacle has a lock arresting the receptacle in the container upon insertion of the former into the latter, and a lid which can be locked in the closed position thereof. Coins inserted into the receptacle through a slot pass into a coin-distinguishing mechanism located in the interior of the receptacle, and the signal generated by the coin-distinguishing mechanism is conducted to terminals of the circuitry of the device to start the operation thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Tadeo Roman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:36
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F9/00; G07F9/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
208 words
In a coin-operated device, a combination comprising a container permanently attached to the device and having an open end facing the exterior of the device; a receptacle interchangeably inserted into said container through said open end and having walls a front one of which is accessible from the exterior of the device when the receptacle is fully inserted into said container, and a lid mounted on one of said walls for pivoting between an open position and a closed position, said walls and said lid of said receptacle when in its closed position completely enclosing an interior of said receptacle; means for preventing unauthorized access to said interior of said receptacle and including first means for locking said receptacle in said container and second means for locking said lid of said receptacle in said closing position; means for conducting coins from the exterior of the device into said interior of said receptacle and including a coin-accepting element at said front wall of said receptacle and provided with a slot; and means for commencing operation of the device upon acceptance of coins of proper value and including coin-distinguishing means in said interior of said receptacle and attached to said front wall of said receptacle in alignment with said slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
208 words
In a coin-operated device, a combination comprising a container permanently attached to the device and having an open end facing the exterior of the device; a receptacle interchangeably inserted into said container through said open end and having walls a front one of which is accessible from the exterior of the device when the receptacle is fully inserted into said container, and a lid mounted on one of said walls for pivoting between an open position and a closed position, said walls and said lid of said receptacle when in its closed position completely enclosing an interior of said receptacle; means for preventing unauthorized access to said interior of said receptacle and including first means for locking said receptacle in said container and second means for locking said lid of said receptacle in said closing position; means for conducting coins from the exterior of the device into said interior of said receptacle and including a coin-accepting element at said front wall of said receptacle and provided with a slot; and means for commencing operation of the device upon acceptance of coins of proper value and including coin-distinguishing means in said interior of said receptacle and attached to said front wall of said receptacle in alignment with said slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, and further comprising a knob attached to said front wall and operative for removal of the receptacle from the container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, and further comprising a hinge connecting said lid to said one wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
A combination as defined in claim 3, wherein an additional wall of said receptacle is provided with an additional recess; and wherein said second means for locking includes an additional latching element adapted to engage said additional recess when said lid is in said closed position thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
81 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said receptacle has a rear wall provided with at least one opening; said operation-commencing means further comprising conductor means for conducting a signal generated in said coin-distinguishing mechanism upon acceptance of a coin to the rear of said receptacle, and contact plates connected to said conductor means and attached to said rear wall and adapted to contact terminals of the electric circuitry of said device whereby to selectively put the latter into operation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said first locking means includes at least one recess in said container adjacent said open end thereof, and a lock attached to said front wall and having at least one latching element aligned with and engaging said recess when said receptacle is fully inserted into said container.
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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) | 1979-04-06 | 1979-10-06 | 1980-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-06 | 1983-10-06 | 1984-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-06 | 1987-10-06 | 1988-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |