US4861049A
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Mobile bank teller unit
Assignee: JPMorgan Chase and Co
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Filing: 1983-10-28
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Granted: 1989-08-29
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Expires: 2003-10-28
Abstract
Abstract A mobile bank teller unit includes a cabinet supported by a pair of main wheels having automatic brakes. Vertically adjustable caster pairs at each end provide sidewise mobility. The cabinet opens to form an enclosure for two tellers, each having complete bank transaction equipment. Two banking customers can be accommodated simultaneously. The unit closes into a compact, secure portable form.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul F. Losi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 06:45
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F19/00; G07F19/20; G07F19/201; G07F19/205; B; B62; B62B; B62B2301/00; B62B2301/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
291 words
A mobile bank teller unit comprising a generally rectangular cabinet having front and rear sides and a pair of ends, the cabinet having a central pair of main wheels and a pair of vertically adjustable caster wheels near each end, the adjustable caster pairs being adapted to raise the cabinet to remove the load from the main wheels for sidewise movement and being independently adjustable to permit leveling of the cabinet, the front side of the cabinet being adapted to serve banking customers and the rear side being adapted to accommodate bank tellers, the customer service side having at least one opening for the service of customers with a track slot at either side of the opening and being closeable by tambour doors comprising parallel slats which are movable from storage to slide in the track slots, the bank teller side including an enclosure for the tellers, the teller enclosure being formed by an enclosure rear panel parallel to and spaced from the rear side of the cabinet and two enclosure end panels parallel to and extending from the ends of the cabinet to the enclosure rear panel, the enclosure end panels being foldable for storage parallel to the rear side of the cabinet, the enclosure rear panel being moveable toward the rear side of the cabinet for storage and to thereby form the rear wall of the cabinet when closed, additional, vertically adjustable casters wherein the rear panel is extended away from the cabinet to form the teller enclosure on roller slides and is supported by the vertically adjustable casters, wherein the enclosure end panels are access doors for the teller enclosure, and wherein the enclosure rear panel includes a central hinged door for access to an automated cash dispenser.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
291 words
A mobile bank teller unit comprising a generally rectangular cabinet having front and rear sides and a pair of ends, the cabinet having a central pair of main wheels and a pair of vertically adjustable caster wheels near each end, the adjustable caster pairs being adapted to raise the cabinet to remove the load from the main wheels for sidewise movement and being independently adjustable to permit leveling of the cabinet, the front side of the cabinet being adapted to serve banking customers and the rear side being adapted to accommodate bank tellers, the customer service side having at least one opening for the service of customers with a track slot at either side of the opening and being closeable by tambour doors comprising parallel slats which are movable from storage to slide in the track slots, the bank teller side including an enclosure for the tellers, the teller enclosure being formed by an enclosure rear panel parallel to and spaced from the rear side of the cabinet and two enclosure end panels parallel to and extending from the ends of the cabinet to the enclosure rear panel, the enclosure end panels being foldable for storage parallel to the rear side of the cabinet, the enclosure rear panel being moveable toward the rear side of the cabinet for storage and to thereby form the rear wall of the cabinet when closed, additional, vertically adjustable casters wherein the rear panel is extended away from the cabinet to form the teller enclosure on roller slides and is supported by the vertically adjustable casters, wherein the enclosure end panels are access doors for the teller enclosure, and wherein the enclosure rear panel includes a central hinged door for access to an automated cash dispenser.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The mobile bank teller unit of claim 1 wherein the customer service side accommodate two customers simultaneously and the teller enclosure accommodates two bank tellers.
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) | 1992-08-28 | 1993-02-27 | 1993-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-08-28 | 1997-02-27 | 1997-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-08-28 | 2001-02-27 | 2001-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |