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Coin handling apparatus
Assignee: International Game Technology
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Filing: 1982-01-04
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Granted: 1984-10-09
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Expires: 2002-01-04
Abstract
Abstract An improved coin operated and handling apparatus having a coin acceptor, a hopper payout assembly, coin storage chamber and a coin tray includes a coin diverter assembly located downstream from the hopper payout assembly between the coin storage chamber and coin tray.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold E. Koester
- 👤 Robert E. Davids
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:24
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/32; G07D; G07D9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
In a coin operated apparatus having a coin acceptor, a hopper payout assembly including a hopper and hopper drive means, chute means for directing coins from said coin acceptor to said hopper, a coin storage chamber, a coin tray, and chute means for directing rejected coins from said coin acceptor directly to said coin tray, the improvement comprising a coin diverter assembly located for receiving coins from said hopper having a diverter member, first coin directing means communicating said diverter assembly with said coin storage chamber and second coin directing means communicating said diverter assembly with said coin tray, said diverter member normally positioned in a first position wherein said coin storage chamber is in communication with said hopper via said first coin directing means, and movable to a second position wherein said coin tray is in communication with said hopper via said second coin directing means, said hopper payout assembly having sensing means for detecting an overfilled hopper condition whereby said hopper is driven and coins are dispensed therefrom to said coin storage chamber until said overfilled condition is relieved.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
In a coin operated apparatus having a coin acceptor, a hopper payout assembly including a hopper and hopper drive means, chute means for directing coins from said coin acceptor to said hopper, a coin storage chamber, a coin tray, and chute means for directing rejected coins from said coin acceptor directly to said coin tray, the improvement comprising a coin diverter assembly located for receiving coins from said hopper having a diverter member, first coin directing means communicating said diverter assembly with said coin storage chamber and second coin directing means communicating said diverter assembly with said coin tray, said diverter member normally positioned in a first position wherein said coin storage chamber is in communication with said hopper via said first coin directing means, and movable to a second position wherein said coin tray is in communication with said hopper via said second coin directing means, said hopper payout assembly having sensing means for detecting an overfilled hopper condition whereby said hopper is driven and coins are dispensed therefrom to said coin storage chamber until said overfilled condition is relieved.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including biasing means for urging said diverter to said first position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including payout condition sensing means electrically connected to said diverter means for moving said diverter member to said second position during payout condition.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 3 including a counting sensor cooperating with said hopper and electrically connected to said diverter means for moving said diverter member to said first position when payout is completed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said diverter member comprises a moveable plate for selectively opening and closing said first and second coin directing means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 5 including a solenoid for moving said plate and electrically connected to payout condition sensing means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including a chute for directing coins from said hopper to said coin diverter assembly.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said first and second coin directing means comprise chutes.
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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) | 1987-10-09 | 1988-04-09 | 1988-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-10-09 | 1992-04-09 | 1992-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-10-09 | 1996-04-09 | 1996-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |