US4036358A
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Clear view coin wrap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-11-02
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Granted: 1977-07-19
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Expires: 1996-11-02
Abstract
Abstract A reuseable coin holder for use in removably holding a specific number of coins of a particular diameter within the confines thereof including a cylindrical shell having a closed end defined by a bottom wall and an open end for insertion of the coins therein in stacked relationship, with the open end formed by a frusto-conical section including a tapered wall having an inner surface inclined relative to the shell in order to facilitate the entrance of the coins therein, and closure means operatively associated with the section and adapted to be removably secured thereto and extend thereacross and close off the open end when the coins are stacked therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip Kelley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:28
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07D; G07D9/00; G07D9/002; G07D9/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A reuseable coin holder for use in removably holding a specific number of coins of a particular diameter within the confines thereof including: a. a cylindrical shell having a closed end defined by a bottom wall and an open end for insertion of the coins therein in stacked relationship, b. said open end formed by a frusto-conical section including a tapered wall having an inner surface inclined relative to said shell in order to facilitate the entrance of the coins therein, c. closure means operatively associated with said section and adapted to be removably secured thereto and extend thereacross and close off said open end when the coins are stacked therein, said closure including: 1. an elongated body element having a bottom end and a top end in spaced relationship to each other, 2. an outer end on each side of said body element tapered to substantially conform to said inner wall of said section, 3. a pair of aligned apertures in said inner wall of said section, and 4. a pair of prongs extending outwardly from each said outer end and adapted to snap into said apertures such that said closure is retained in fixed position on said shell with the stacked coins contained therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
A reuseable coin holder for use in removably holding a specific number of coins of a particular diameter within the confines thereof including: a. a cylindrical shell having a closed end defined by a bottom wall and an open end for insertion of the coins therein in stacked relationship, b. said open end formed by a frusto-conical section including a tapered wall having an inner surface inclined relative to said shell in order to facilitate the entrance of the coins therein, c. closure means operatively associated with said section and adapted to be removably secured thereto and extend thereacross and close off said open end when the coins are stacked therein, said closure including: 1. an elongated body element having a bottom end and a top end in spaced relationship to each other, 2. an outer end on each side of said body element tapered to substantially conform to said inner wall of said section, 3. a pair of aligned apertures in said inner wall of said section, and 4. a pair of prongs extending outwardly from each said outer end and adapted to snap into said apertures such that said closure is retained in fixed position on said shell with the stacked coins contained therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A reuseable coin holder as in claim 1, and further including ejecting means operatively associated with said bottom wall of said shell to release said closure utilizing the stack of coins in said shell for transmitting the release force required.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
119 words
A reuseable coin holder as in claim 2, wherein said ejecting means includes: a. a release element mounted on said bottom wall having a distal end extending beyond said shell when the holder contains a full stack of coins and an inner end contained within said shell, and b. said element adapted to move vertically within the shell such that when a force is applied to said distal end when a full stack of coins are contained therein a force is applied through the stack of coins to said bottom end of said body element so as to release said prongs from within said apertures and thereby free said closure from said shell for removal of the coins therefrom.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
A reuseable coin holder as in claim 3, wherein said ejecting means includes: a. a conical opening in said bottom wall for receiving said release element seated therein, and b. said inner end being of larger cross-sectional area than said distal end to remain contained in said shell.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A reuseable coin holder as in claim 4, wherein said release element may move freely in said aperture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A reuseable coin holder as in claim 1, wherein said body element has planar side surfaces.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A reuseable coin holder as in claim 1, wherein said prongs have a rounded configuration to facilitate insertion within said apertures.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
A reuseable coin holder as in claim 1, wherein said shell is transparent.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A reuseable coin holder as in claim 1, and further including indicia means on said shell to indicate the cumulative sum of the coins stacked therein.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
A reuseable coin holder as in claim 9, wherein said indicia means includes horizontal lines and numerals.
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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) | 1980-07-18 | 1981-01-17 | 1981-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-18 | 1985-01-17 | 1985-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-18 | 1989-01-17 | 1989-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |