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Coins organized identification numbering system apparatus and method
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-28
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Granted: 1977-11-15
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Expires: 1996-06-28
Abstract
Abstract A device for mounting coins for photographic identification and cataloging employs a base mounted rotating table having angular indicia about the edge thereof and an angular reference indicator on the base. A platform for mounting the coin to be photographed is provided which is mounted on a helicoid axial position adjusting device wherein the platform and adjusting device rotate with the table. A disc is provided having a hole therethrough adapted to fit the outer diameter of the coin, for providing coin centering on the platform. A lens holder is provided which is capable of being placed in a position overlying the platform or in a position remote therefrom. A lens is mounted in the lens holder for rotational movement therein, and a pattern of reticle lines if inscribed on the lens. With the table aligned with the base reference, a coin is placed in a north-south position on the platform, retained by the disc and the lens is placed in the position overlying the platform and the coin. The lens is rotated to orient the array of reticle lines in a predetermined angular position relative to the base reference indicator and the table is rotated to a predetermined angular orientation relative to the base reference indicator. A coded photograph of the coin may be taken through the lens producing an identification photo with reticle lines superimposed thereon, and carrying a code indicating the angular orientation of the reticle lines, the table and the style of reticle array utilized. The method includes orienting a support platform for a coin to be identified relative to an angular reference and thereafter orienting the coin in a predetermined position on the platform. An indentifying reticle display is superimposed on the coin and the reticle display is rotated to a predetermined reticle position. The platform is rotated to a predetermined platform position. A camera is aligned with the angular reference viewing the coin. The coin is photographed and the photograph is identified with indicia signifying reticle display rotation, reticle display identification, and platform rotation so that identifying marks on the coin face are located and recorded for future indentification.
Inventors
- 👤 Merritt Leroy Hollen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:19
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07D; G07D5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
Apparatus for use in a coin print control system comprising a lower support frame for contact with an underlying support surface, a table mounted for rotary movement on said lower support frame, said table having angular location indicia disposed thereon, an angular reference position indicator on said lower support frame for alignment with said angular location indicia to thereby obtain a predetermined initial angular orientation of said table relative to said lower support frame, a platform centrally located on said table for movement therewith, a lens holder hinge mounted to said lower support frame for disposition between a position overlying said platform and a position remote therefrom, a lens mounted in said lens holder disposed for rotational movement therein, and a predetermined pattern of reticle lines on said lens, whereby a coin placed centrally on said platform in north-south orientation relative to said predetermined initial angular orientation and photographed through said lens provides a photograph of the coin with said reticle lines superimposed thereon, so that angular reference is provided for identifying marks on the coin for recordation and future identifying reference.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
Apparatus for use in a coin print control system comprising a lower support frame for contact with an underlying support surface, a table mounted for rotary movement on said lower support frame, said table having angular location indicia disposed thereon, an angular reference position indicator on said lower support frame for alignment with said angular location indicia to thereby obtain a predetermined initial angular orientation of said table relative to said lower support frame, a platform centrally located on said table for movement therewith, a lens holder hinge mounted to said lower support frame for disposition between a position overlying said platform and a position remote therefrom, a lens mounted in said lens holder disposed for rotational movement therein, and a predetermined pattern of reticle lines on said lens, whereby a coin placed centrally on said platform in north-south orientation relative to said predetermined initial angular orientation and photographed through said lens provides a photograph of the coin with said reticle lines superimposed thereon, so that angular reference is provided for identifying marks on the coin for recordation and future identifying reference.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said reticle lines are substantially co-planar, together with means for adjusting the spacing between said platform and said lens so that said reticle lines are adjustable to assume a position closely spaced to the plane of the face of the coin, whereby close-up coin photos are made and the reticle lines and coin face are maintained in focus.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 together with means for centering the coin on said platform, said means for centering avoiding contact with the face of the coin.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
155 words
Apparatus for holding, indexing and displaying a coin for an identification photograph, comprising a base, a table mounted for rotational movement on said base, means for indexing said table relative to a reference orientation with respect to said base, means for mounting the coin centrally attached to said table, a lens, a predetermined reticle pattern on the lens, means for holding the lens for rotational movement therein, said last named means being attached to said base for hinged motion relative thereto into and out of a position overlying said means for mounting the coin, whereby a coin placed on said means for mounting with said lens overlying is photographed to provide an identification photo in which the coin has a predetermined orientation relative to said reference orientation in accordance with said table rotation, and said reticle pattern is superimposed thereon in a predetermined orientation relative to said reference orientation in accordance with said lens rotation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
155 words
Apparatus for holding, indexing and displaying a coin for an identification photograph, comprising a base, a table mounted for rotational movement on said base, means for indexing said table relative to a reference orientation with respect to said base, means for mounting the coin centrally attached to said table, a lens, a predetermined reticle pattern on the lens, means for holding the lens for rotational movement therein, said last named means being attached to said base for hinged motion relative thereto into and out of a position overlying said means for mounting the coin, whereby a coin placed on said means for mounting with said lens overlying is photographed to provide an identification photo in which the coin has a predetermined orientation relative to said reference orientation in accordance with said table rotation, and said reticle pattern is superimposed thereon in a predetermined orientation relative to said reference orientation in accordance with said lens rotation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
Apparatus as in claim 4 wherein said means for indexing comprises an angular reference indicator on said base and indicia on said table, whereby predetermined indicia aligned with said angular reference indicator provide a predetermined angular rotation of said table relative to said base.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus as in claim 4 together with means for holding the coin centrally located on said table, said last named means avoiding damaging contact with the coin.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
66 words
Apparatus as in claim 4 wherein said means for mounting the coin comprises a platform for supporting the coin, and means for adjusting the spacing between said platform and said lens, whereby said reticle pattern is adjustable to assume a position in close spaced relation with the plane of the coin face, so that the coin face and reticle lines are in focus in magnified photos.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
139 words
Apparatus for supporting a coin to obtain a photographic record thereof comprising a support base, a table mounted for rotational movement on said support base, means for indicating the angular position of said table relative to said support base, means for mounting the coin on said table, means for providing a predetermined array of reticle lines, a holder for supporting said predetermined array of reticle lines for rotational movement therein, said holder being disposed for positioning into and out of a position overlying said means for mounting the coin, whereby a mounted coin photographed through said array of reticle lines provides a photoidentification record with the coin oriented in accordance with the rotational movement of said table, and the reticle lines superimposed thereon in accordance with the rotational movement of said means providing the predetermined array of reticle lines.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
139 words
Apparatus for supporting a coin to obtain a photographic record thereof comprising a support base, a table mounted for rotational movement on said support base, means for indicating the angular position of said table relative to said support base, means for mounting the coin on said table, means for providing a predetermined array of reticle lines, a holder for supporting said predetermined array of reticle lines for rotational movement therein, said holder being disposed for positioning into and out of a position overlying said means for mounting the coin, whereby a mounted coin photographed through said array of reticle lines provides a photoidentification record with the coin oriented in accordance with the rotational movement of said table, and the reticle lines superimposed thereon in accordance with the rotational movement of said means providing the predetermined array of reticle lines.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
Apparatus as in claim 8 wherein said array of reticle lines are substantially in a common plane, together with means for adjusting said common plane to be parallel with the median plane of the face of the coin.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
101 words
A method of identifying coins for cataloging, comprising the steps of orienting a support platform relative to an angular reference, orienting the coin in predetermined position on the platform, superimposing an identifying reticle display on the coin, rotating the reticle display to a predetermined reticle position, rotating the platform to a predetermined platform position orienting a camera relative to the angular reference to view the coin, photographing the coin, and identifying the photograph with indicia signifying the reticle display rotation, the reticle display identification, and the platform rotation, whereby identifying marks on the coin face are located and recorded for registration.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
101 words
A method of identifying coins for cataloging, comprising the steps of orienting a support platform relative to an angular reference, orienting the coin in predetermined position on the platform, superimposing an identifying reticle display on the coin, rotating the reticle display to a predetermined reticle position, rotating the platform to a predetermined platform position orienting a camera relative to the angular reference to view the coin, photographing the coin, and identifying the photograph with indicia signifying the reticle display rotation, the reticle display identification, and the platform rotation, whereby identifying marks on the coin face are located and recorded for registration.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method of claim 10 together with the step of adjusting the plane of the reticle display to be closely spaced from the plane of the coin face, whereby the reticle display and coin face are both in focus in the photograph.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 10 together with the step of adjusting the plane of the reticle display to be parallel to the plane of the coin face, whereby the reticle display is in focus throughout the photograph.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 10 wherein the step of identifying includes applying indicia signifying coin condition.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method of claim 10 together with the step of encapsulating the coin after photographing and sealing the encapsulation with a dye from a special dye lot, and wherein the step of identifying includes applying indicia signifying the dye lot.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-14 | 1985-05-16 | 1985-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-14 | 1989-05-16 | 1989-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |