US4781290A
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Coin holding device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-09-26
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Granted: 1988-11-01
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Expires: 2006-09-26
Abstract
Abstract A device for compactly storing coins of different denominations from which the coins can be readily retrieved when required. The device comprises a casing having an interior chamber, a tray for holding coins which is adapted to fit inside the chamber of the casing, and a mechanism for allowing the tray to be pivoted into and out of the chamber in the casing. Coins are placed in the tray and the tray is pivoted into the casing for storing the coins. The tray is pivoted out of the casing for access to the coins when they are needed.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman D. Oliphant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:40
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/24; A45C1/00; A45C1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A coin holding apparatus comprising: a casing including two identical halves secured together by a plurality of connecting posts for forming a body having a chamber and an opening to said chamber; a coin tray including a set of coin holding depressions which is adapted to fit in and slide into and out of said body through said opening; and a pivot means connected to said body and said coin tray for allowing said tray to pivot into and out of said body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A coin holding apparatus comprising: a casing including two identical halves secured together by a plurality of connecting posts for forming a body having a chamber and an opening to said chamber; a coin tray including a set of coin holding depressions which is adapted to fit in and slide into and out of said body through said opening; and a pivot means connected to said body and said coin tray for allowing said tray to pivot into and out of said body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein: said connecting posts each include a projection which is attached to one of said halves and a matching stub having a cavity into which said projection may extend which is attached to the other of said halves.
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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) | 1991-11-01 | 1992-05-02 | 1992-11-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-11-01 | 1996-05-02 | 1996-11-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-11-01 | 2000-05-02 | 2000-11-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |