US4068752A
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Interacting coin-blockout units for a preferred loading of coin tubes
Assignee: Coin Acceptors Inc
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Filing: 1976-08-30
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Granted: 1978-01-17
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Expires: 1996-08-30
Abstract
Abstract A coin-feeding assembly for equally loading a particular denomination coin into a pair of coin tubes which includes a pair of coin-control units pivotally mounted generally above a pair of reception paths. One of the coin-control units has a coin-blockout deflector movable into and out of a position in an inlet path in which the deflector blocks entry of a coin to one of the reception paths and directs the coin to the other of the reception paths, and has a finger in the said one reception path that is responsive to the entrance of a coin into the said one reception path when the deflector of the said one unit is out of its blocking position for swinging the deflector into such position. The other coin-control unit has a first finger movable into and out of a position in which the first finger retains the coin introduced into the said one reception path, and has a second finger in the said other reception path and responsive to the impact of a coin deflected by said one unit into said other reception path for pivoting the said other unit and moving the said first finger out of its coin-retaining position whereby to release the retained coin. Both coins then move along their respective reception paths for storage.
Inventors
- 👤 Bart G. Martin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 08:33
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F1/00; G07F1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
223 words
In a coin-feeding assembly: a. means providing a common inlet path through which a coin can move edgewise, and a pair of reception paths generally below the inlet path, b. a pair of coin-control units pivotally mounted generally above the reception paths for individual swinging movement of the units, c. one coin-control unit including: 1. a coin-blockout deflector movable into and out of a position in the inlet path in which the deflector blocks entry of a coin to one of the reception paths and directs the coin to the other of the reception paths, and 2. a finger in said one reception path and responsive to the entrance of a coin into said one reception path when the deflector of said one unit is out of its blocking position for swinging the deflector into said position, and d. the other of the coin-control units including: 1. a first finger movable into and out of a position in which the first finger retains the coin introduced into the said reception path, and 2. a second finger in the said other reception path and responsive to the impact of a coin deflected by said one unit into the said other reception path for pivoting the said other unit and moving the said first finger out of its coin-retaining position to release the retained coin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
223 words
In a coin-feeding assembly: a. means providing a common inlet path through which a coin can move edgewise, and a pair of reception paths generally below the inlet path, b. a pair of coin-control units pivotally mounted generally above the reception paths for individual swinging movement of the units, c. one coin-control unit including: 1. a coin-blockout deflector movable into and out of a position in the inlet path in which the deflector blocks entry of a coin to one of the reception paths and directs the coin to the other of the reception paths, and 2. a finger in said one reception path and responsive to the entrance of a coin into said one reception path when the deflector of said one unit is out of its blocking position for swinging the deflector into said position, and d. the other of the coin-control units including: 1. a first finger movable into and out of a position in which the first finger retains the coin introduced into the said reception path, and 2. a second finger in the said other reception path and responsive to the impact of a coin deflected by said one unit into the said other reception path for pivoting the said other unit and moving the said first finger out of its coin-retaining position to release the retained coin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
74 words
In the coin-feeding assembly as defined in claim 1, in which: e. means bias the deflector of said one unit out of its blocking position but is incapable of counteracting the force of a coin impacting the finger of said one unit, and f. means bias the first finger of said other unit into its coin-retaining position but is incapable of counteracting the force of a coin impacting the second finger of said unit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
In a coin-feeding assembly as defined in claim 1, in which: e. the first finger of said other unit includes a portion underlying and engaging the coin introduced into the said one reception path when in its coin-retaining position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
In a coin-feeding assembly as defined in claim 3, in which: f. the said first finger portion of said other unit extends across and is angularly related to the retained coin so that the coin weight tends to maintain the said first finger in its coin-retaining position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
In a coin-feeding assembly as defined in claim 3, in which: f. the finger of said one unit is engaged by the retained coin to pivot the said one unit and move the deflector to its blocking position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
In a coin-feeding assembly as defined in claim 1, in which: e. the finger of said one unit is engaged by the coin retained by the first finger of the said other unit to pivot the said one unit and move the deflector to its blocking position while the coin is retained.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
91 words
In a coin-feeding assembly as defined in claim 1, in which: e. the said first finger of said other unit includes a portion extending into the said one reception path in its coin-retaining position to engage and retain the coin introduced into the said one reception path, and f. the finger of the said one unit is engaged by the coin retained by the first finger portion of the said other unit to swing the deflector to and to maintain the deflector in its blocking position while the coin is retained.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
117 words
In a coin-feeding assembly as defined in claim 1, in which: e. means bias the deflector of said one unit out of its blocking position, f. means bias the first finger of said other unit into its coin-retaining position, g. the said first finger of said other unit includes a portion extending into the said one reception path in its coin-retaining position to engage and retain the coin introduced into the said one reception path, and h. the finger of said one unit is engaged by the coin retained by said first finger portion of said other unit to swing the deflector to and to maintain the deflector in its blocking position while the coin is retained.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3741362A
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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) | 1981-01-16 | 1981-07-18 | 1982-01-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-16 | 1985-07-18 | 1986-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-16 | 1989-07-18 | 1990-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |