US4034838A
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Apparatus for handling papers and tissues
Assignee: Laurel Bank Machine Co Ltd
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Filing: 1976-01-12
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Granted: 1977-07-12
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Expires: 1996-01-12
Abstract
Abstract A device is provided for examining paper money or the like while it is being transported by a delivery device. Comprising a storage device for storing therein paper money discriminated by a discriminating device. A temporary reservoir isdisposed between the discriminating device and the paper money storage device and includes a transparent glass sheet. The paper money which has been judged as being proper by the discriminating device is temporarily stopped in the reservoir so that the paper money can be seen from the outside through the transparent glass sheet of the reservoir.
Inventors
- 👤 Isamu Uchida
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 00:30
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H29/00; B65H29/58; G; G07; G07D; G07D11/00; G07D11/10; G07F; G07F7/00; G07F7/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
An apparatus for handling papers and tissues comprising a delivery device for transporting paper money or the like, a device for discriminating the paper money or the like while it is being transported by the delivery device, a storage device for storing therein paper money discriminated by the discriminating device, means for delivering wrong paper money to a return outlet after passage through the discriminating device, means for/temporarily halting paper money which has been judged as being good by the discriminating device in a temporary reservoir disposed so that the paper money can be seen from the outside and means for feeding the paper money which has been temporarily stopped in the temporary reservoir for storage in the storage device controlled by signals indicating completion of prescribed operations such as money changing, receipt and disbursement.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
135 words
An apparatus for handling papers and tissues comprising a delivery device for transporting paper money or the like, a device for discriminating the paper money or the like while it is being transported by the delivery device, a storage device for storing therein paper money discriminated by the discriminating device, means for delivering wrong paper money to a return outlet after passage through the discriminating device, means for/temporarily halting paper money which has been judged as being good by the discriminating device in a temporary reservoir disposed so that the paper money can be seen from the outside and means for feeding the paper money which has been temporarily stopped in the temporary reservoir for storage in the storage device controlled by signals indicating completion of prescribed operations such as money changing, receipt and disbursement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprising means for diverting money from said delivery device externally of the apparatus for retrieval upon detection of improper money in said reservoir.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 2 comprising viewing means for viewing the money in said reservoir.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 3 wherein said viewing means comprises a fixed transparent plate and illumination means for illuminating the money in said reservoir.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 3 comprising an inlet for the money and an outlet adjacent the inlet for diverted money, said viewing means being disposed adjacent said inlet and outlet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 5 wherein said delivery device has guide paths for feeding the money from said inlet to said viewing means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 6 wherein said guide paths include a 180° reversal of travel of the money.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 6 wherein the money diverting means is disposed between said guide paths and said viewing means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1980-07-11 | 1981-01-10 | 1981-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-11 | 1985-01-10 | 1985-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-11 | 1989-01-10 | 1989-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |