US5499710A
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Portable coin holder and dispenser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-09-23
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Granted: 1996-03-19
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Expires: 2014-09-23
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a one piece coin holder having a main flat body, a central obstruction and openings at both ends suitable for insertion or egress of a predetermined number of coins. The open ends define a cavity with a slightly larger diameter than said coin but flexible protrusions are configured at said open ends in such a manner so as to trap said coin per it's diameter. The afore mentioned cavities would also hold said coins in a flat manner employing tabs which extend inward from the upper edge of said cavity walls defining an aperture portion. Said cavities would have dimensions consistent with those needed to hold new coins or ones with worn diameters and/or thickness'. There are also alignment rails Incorporated along the under side to aid in the installation process.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles Hoffman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:23
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07D; G07D9/00; G07D9/002; A; A45; A45C; A45C1/00; A45C1/02; A45C1/10; A45C2001/102; A45C2001/104
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A coin holder which readily receives, dependably holds, and easily releases coins comprising a substantially rigid body having spaced substantially opposing cavity side walls and an intermediate obstruction, said cavity side walls and said intermediate obstruction each connecting upper tabs and a bottom wall and cooperating with said tabs and bottomwall to define cavities, said intermediate obstruction being located between said cavities, each cavity having a diameter defined by said side walls and said obstruction, each cavity also having open ends with flexible protrusions extending inward slightly as to create an opening having a size that is slightly less than said diameter, through which to receive coins to be contained by the holder and to dispense the same, said upper tabs and said opposing walls defining an aperture portion for each said cavity through which coins carried thereby maybe viewed and manipulated; said cavities being adapted to dependably retain coins held in an array and in a respective flat manner whether the coins are in a new or worn condition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A coin holder which readily receives, dependably holds, and easily releases coins comprising a substantially rigid body having spaced substantially opposing cavity side walls and an intermediate obstruction, said cavity side walls and said intermediate obstruction each connecting upper tabs and a bottom wall and cooperating with said tabs and bottomwall to define cavities, said intermediate obstruction being located between said cavities, each cavity having a diameter defined by said side walls and said obstruction, each cavity also having open ends with flexible protrusions extending inward slightly as to create an opening having a size that is slightly less than said diameter, through which to receive coins to be contained by the holder and to dispense the same, said upper tabs and said opposing walls defining an aperture portion for each said cavity through which coins carried thereby maybe viewed and manipulated; said cavities being adapted to dependably retain coins held in an array and in a respective flat manner whether the coins are in a new or worn condition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A coin holder as defined in claim 1, wherein said holder is fabricated from a substantially rigid plastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A coin holder as set forth in claim 1, wherein said array is a longitudinal array.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A coin holder as set forth in claim 1, wherein said obstruction is centrally located on said holder.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A coin holder as set forth in claim 1, wherein said coins are a pair of coins.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A coin holder as set forth in claim 1, wherein said rigid body is a flat body.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-03-19 | 1999-09-18 | 2000-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-03-19 | 2003-09-18 | 2004-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-03-19 | 2007-09-18 | 2008-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |