US4504052A
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Note receptacle for currency validator
Assignee: Ardac Inc
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Filing: 1982-06-16
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Granted: 1985-03-12
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Expires: 2002-06-16
Abstract
Abstract A note receptacle for currency validators is presented which is capable of receiving notes of two distinct widths, while offering both such notes to the validator in proper registration for testing. The invention includes two distinct note paths, one beneath the other, which note paths blend together into a final note path which communicates directly to the slot of a currency validator. Side rails are provided along each note path for purposes of alignment and registration.
Inventors
- 👤 Sanford C. Murck
- 👤 Anthony H. Dolejs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:49
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F7/00; G07F7/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
61 words
A note receptacle for a currency validator, comprising: top and bottom plates having first end portions in spaced-apart, parallel relationship with each other, and defining a passageway therebetween; and side rails connected to said top and bottom plates along lateral edges thereof, said side rails defining plural widths of said passageway at second end portions of said top and bottom plates.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
61 words
A note receptacle for a currency validator, comprising: top and bottom plates having first end portions in spaced-apart, parallel relationship with each other, and defining a passageway therebetween; and side rails connected to said top and bottom plates along lateral edges thereof, said side rails defining plural widths of said passageway at second end portions of said top and bottom plates.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The note receptacle as recited in claim 1 wherein said top plate is shorter than said bottom plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The note receptacle as recited in claim 1 wherein said second end portion of said bottom plate is below said first end portion of said bottom plate, and wherein said bottom plate includes an inclined portion therebetween.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The note receptacle as recited in claim 3 which includes two sets of side rails, a first set extending downwardly from said top plate, and a second set extending upwardly from said bottom plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The note receptacle according to claim 4 wherein said first set of side rails is spaced apart differently from said second set of side rails.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The note receptacle according to claim 5 wherein said first set of side rails is wider than said second set, said first set being received upon said second set, and thereby defining a track.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The note receptacle according to claim 5 which further includes an intermediate plate, interposed between said second end portions of said first and second plates, and interconnecting said first and second sets of side rails.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The note receptacle according to claim 7 wherein said second end portion of said top plate is positioned above said inclined portion of said bottom plate at a point where said intermediate plate terminates.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The note receptacle according to claim 5 wherein said second set of side rails terminates short of said first set of side rails, said second set of side rails terminating at said inclined portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The note receptacle according to claim 1 wherein said first end portions of said top and bottom plates include tines extending therefrom.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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