US4254787A
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Coin accumulation cylinder changeover alarm
Assignee: Laurel Bank Machine Co Ltd
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Filing: 1979-08-14
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Granted: 1981-03-10
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Expires: 1999-08-14
Abstract
Abstract There is provided a coin packaging machine which comprises a coin denomination selection handle provided with a rotary operation plate. A coin denomination side switch is opened or closed by the operation plate. A coin accumulation side switch is opened or closed by mounting or dismounting an accumulation cylinder. A changeover switch is provided and an electric circuit including the coin denomination switch, the coin accumulation side switch and the changeover switch is constructed so that the machine cannot be started unless accumulation cylinders are dismounted and then re-mounted.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenkichi Watanabe
- 👤 Katusuke Furuya
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 07:43
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07D; G07D9/00; G07D9/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A coin packaging machine which comprises a coin denomination selection handle, a rotary operation plate disposed co-operatively with the coin denomination selection handle, a coin denomination selection side switch to be opened or closed by said operation plate and a coin accumulation side switch to be opened or closed by mounting or dismounting an accumulation cylinder, and a changeover switch which is changed over to the side of an alarm circuit when the coin denomination selection handle is operated and which is changed over to the side of a starting circuit when one accumulation cylinder is dismounted, said starting circuit being adapted to energize a coin packaging machine starting relay when another accumulation cylinder is mounted whereby the machine cannot be started unless accumulation cylinders are dismounted and then re-mounted after an operation of the coin denomination handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A coin packaging machine which comprises a coin denomination selection handle, a rotary operation plate disposed co-operatively with the coin denomination selection handle, a coin denomination selection side switch to be opened or closed by said operation plate and a coin accumulation side switch to be opened or closed by mounting or dismounting an accumulation cylinder, and a changeover switch which is changed over to the side of an alarm circuit when the coin denomination selection handle is operated and which is changed over to the side of a starting circuit when one accumulation cylinder is dismounted, said starting circuit being adapted to energize a coin packaging machine starting relay when another accumulation cylinder is mounted whereby the machine cannot be started unless accumulation cylinders are dismounted and then re-mounted after an operation of the coin denomination handle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A machine as set forth in claim 1 wherein said alarm circuit includes an alarm for letting an operator know the necessity of exchangement of accumulation cylinders.
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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) | 1984-03-09 | 1984-09-08 | 1985-03-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-09 | 1988-09-08 | 1989-03-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-09 | 1992-09-08 | 1993-03-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |