US4130238A
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Fare box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-10-17
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Granted: 1978-12-19
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Expires: 1997-10-17
Abstract
Abstract A fare box for use in a public transport system fitted with a first slot in the upper section of the housing for receipt of coins and fitted with a second slot in the side of the housing for receipt of paper bills. A pair of engaged rollers are mounted in the housing adjacent the second slot with the rollers driven by a pulley from a motor for feeding paper bills, pushed into the slot, into the interior of the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 John B. Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 00:30
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07B; G07B15/00; G07B15/06; G07B15/066; G07F; G07F9/00; G07F9/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A fare collection box fitted with transparent side walls that enclose the sides of an interior collection chamber, so that all the sides of said chamber are transparent, with a cover fitted to said side walls, said cover formed with a first opening in the form of a slot for admittance of coins into the said interior chamber and said cover formed with a second opening of a size to admit an unfolded paper bill of currency, said second opening blocked on the interior of said cover by a pair of engaged rollers, together with motorized drive means to rotate said rollers so as to engage and draw in a paper currency bill through said opening into said chamber.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A fare collection box fitted with transparent side walls that enclose the sides of an interior collection chamber, so that all the sides of said chamber are transparent, with a cover fitted to said side walls, said cover formed with a first opening in the form of a slot for admittance of coins into the said interior chamber and said cover formed with a second opening of a size to admit an unfolded paper bill of currency, said second opening blocked on the interior of said cover by a pair of engaged rollers, together with motorized drive means to rotate said rollers so as to engage and draw in a paper currency bill through said opening into said chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The box as described in claim 1 mounted in a bus.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-12-18 | 1982-06-19 | 1982-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-12-18 | 1986-06-19 | 1986-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-12-18 | 1990-06-19 | 1990-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |