Assignee: Asahi Seiko Co., Ltd.

Location: Tokyo, JP
No. of patents: 62

Number	Title	Issue Date
7946407	Value medium processing apparatus A value medium processing apparatus includes a common rolling path on which the IC coin and the coin roll, a coin characteristic detector provided on a side portion of the common rolling path, an IC coin characteristic detector configured to detect IC coin rolling o...	05/24/2011
7628685	Coin hopper A coin hopper is provided that can dispense coins of different diameters without any trouble. A rotating disk has coin stoppers that are upwardly inclined at a specified angle, and a circular supporting rack at the center of the upper surface thereof. The stoppers e...	12/08/2009
7377507	Automatic flat-article dispensing apparatus An automatic flat-article dispensing apparatus which can dispense a relatively large and heavy flat articles without damaging the articles and without increasing the size of the apparatus and significantly increasing the energy consumption. The apparatus for dispens...	05/27/2008
7364157	Compact backnote dispensing device with banknote length sensor A compact banknote dispensing device including a storage section for storing one or more banknotes, a discharging unit driven by a first motor for discharging banknotes one-by-one at a first speed, and a transporting unit driven by a second motor for receiving the d...	04/29/2008
7337954	Reading and writing apparatus for IC coins So as to reduce the size of a reading and writing apparatus for IC coins and to lower the cost of a reading and writing apparatus for IC coins, a reading and writing apparatus for IC coins is provided that includes a reception portion that receives an IC coin with i...	03/04/2008
7188836	Compact driving unit for an automatic banknote receiving and storing device A compact driving unit for an automatic banknote receiving and storing unit. The banknote receiving and storing unit includes a banknote accepting unit, a safe unit, a transporting unit for moving an accepted banknote to a position adjacent the safe unit, a translat...	03/13/2007
7188761	Read-write device for a smart card for use with a housing A value medium dispensing unit having a read/write device for operatively communicating with a user device capable of recording value information includes a housing having an opening on a vertical side, and a read/write device operatively mounted within the opening ...	03/13/2007
7128314	Banknote dispensing device A banknote dispensing device including a storage section for storing one or more banknotes, a discharging unit driven by a first motor for discharging banknotes one-by-one at a first speed, and a transporting unit driven by a second motor for receiving the discharge...	10/31/2006
D526359	Bank note distinguishing apparatus cover bezel	08/08/2006
7073654	Coin selector for bimetal coins A coin selector assembly includes a coin passageway having at least a pair of thickness sensor unit operatively positioned along the coin passageway to provide respective measurements of the thickness of the coin. A comparing unit compares the respective thickness s...	07/11/2006
7066807	Compact receiving and dispensing device A receiving and dispensing device for coins comprises a coin receiving device to receive the entry of coins of various denominations. The coins are segregated and verified as to authenticity. The coins are then transported along an upper and lower selecting section ...	06/27/2006
7018285	Disc guiding device A guiding structure for discs is disclosed. The guiding structure includes a hopper that dispenses discs one at a time, a guiding device that guides and aligns the dispensed discs, and a holding device for the discs that is located at the lower section of the guidin...	03/28/2006
6981641	Communication board attaching unit for a smart card handling device A smart card handling device with a communication board attaching unit including a first base attached to the card handling device and a second base for carrying a set of one or more communication boards for communicating with a non-contact type smart card or a cont...	01/03/2006
6981698	Automatic dispensing machine of substantially flat goods An automatic dispensing machine of substantially flat goods is provided which detects the over-dispensing of goods while accommodating for varying thickness of the substantially flat goods. The automatic dispensing machine includes a table which supports goods such ...	01/03/2006
6932235	Dispensing system including a coin dispenser and a printer A dispensing system including a coin hopper for dispensing coins, a printer which prints a value on a ticket, a memory unit for storing a winning amount from a gaming machine, a judgment unit which outputs a dispensing amount to the coin hopper or printer based on t...	08/23/2005
6929259	Compact bank note dispensing device to prevent duplication releases A duplicate let off prevention device for sheets includes a first exit guide, a second exit guide which is spaced from the first exit guide at a distance that is larger than the thickness of one sheet and is smaller than the thickness of two sheets, and a pre-exit g...	08/16/2005
6910566	Coin receiving and dispensing device A coin receiving and dispensing device includes a coin selector unit with a coin entry for determining a type of coin and directing the coin based on that determination. A coin dispensing device for storing coins that can be dispensed as change and a coin storage sa...	06/28/2005
6907976	Time increment selector A coin selecting apparatus is set forth which includes detectors adapted to detect a plurality of parameters of diameter, material and thickness of a deposited coin. A processor compares the detected data to stored data for an authentic coin to determine authenticit...	06/21/2005
6883704	Bank note dispensing device with recycling capability A bank note dispensing device includes a storage unit which can store bank notes that can be dispensed to a user through a discharge opening. A monitor unit can be operatively positioned relative to a passageway for transporting the bank notes in order to determine ...	04/26/2005
6866574	Apparatus for selectively dispensing discs A diverting device for directing discs exiting from a guiding passageway of a disc dispensing mechanism includes a contactor member that is axially movable along an exit opening of the guiding passageway and a diverter member that can be selectively inserted into th...	03/15/2005
6866201	Card reading writing transporting and recycling device A card handling and recycling device, including a card receiving unit which can accept a card inserted into the device and optionally withdraw the card out of the device, a magnetic card reading and writing unit, a movable integrated circuit card reading and writing...	03/15/2005
6848988	Small coin hopper The size of a coin hopper on the whole is reduced, particularly providing fewer coin holes for discharging and accepting a coin. A container or coin hopper head generally of a cylindrical form stores a plurality of coins in a bulk condition. A disk is freely rotatab...	02/01/2005
6827261	Prepaid card cashing purchasing and token purchasing device A cashing device for a prepaid card in a housing which contains a card receiving unit for prepaid cards, a card reading unit to determine the balance on the old prepaid card inserted into the device, a card writing unit to initialize and record the balance on a card...	12/07/2004
6823977	Coin hopper with a shutter The present invention provides a coin dispensing apparatus for storing and dispensing coins through a dispensing slot that can be selectively controlled to prevent unauthorized access. A dispensing device dispenses coins through a coin passageway connected to a disp...	11/30/2004
6824134	Automatic adjusting device for a bank note holding member An automatic adjusting device for a bank note holding member is provided. The bank note holding member can be inserted into a safe for the dispensing of bank notes. The holding member can have relatively movable side and end walls which can automatically and mechani...	11/30/2004
6821198	Disc guiding device for directing discs discharged from a disc passageway A device guiding disc to direct discs to a desired location includes a guiding passageway for guiding and aligning the individual discs at an exit position. A pushing device can contact the discs at the exit position and move the disc out of the guiding passageway. ...	11/23/2004
6805344	Automatic bank note pushing device for a storing device An automatic bank note pushing device is movably mounted for extending into and out of a bank note storing holder that in turn is slidably mounted in a bank note storing device or safe. The pushing member can retract from the bank note storing holder when the lid is...	10/19/2004
6786399	Banknote release and storage apparatus A banknote release and storage apparatus is provided for both discharging banknotes from a safe and for re-inserting a banknote through the same discharge opening back into the safe. A stacked array of banknotes can have the lower-most banknote discharged through an...	09/07/2004
6761627	Coin dispensing apparatus with removable auxiliary storage unit A coin dispensing apparatus is provided with a coin hopper for storing coins and a coin dispenser operatively connected to the coin hopper for selectively dispensing coins from the coin hopper. An auxiliary bowl assembly for storing coins includes a coin transporter...	07/13/2004
6743087	Coin hopper with coin anti-jamming componets A coin dispensing apparatus having a coin hopper for storing bulk coins in a rotating disk coin selector mounted at a lower portion of coin hopper is provided. An overload prevention support member can extend above and across the rotating coin selector unit, and can...	06/01/2004
6715671	Automatic bill dispensing apparatus with a sorting device An efficient and relatively easily manufactured sorting device for separating duplicated banknotes includes a resistant guide unit for initially contacting the banknotes and a rotatable driving unit having a higher friction surface that is positioned downstream of t...	04/06/2004
6695689	Detector unit for coin blockage in a coin dispenser A coin dispensing mechanism for dispensing coins stored in bulk in a storage hopper through a coin passage to an exit aperture includes a selector member for individually selecting coins from the storage hopper and delivering the coins to the coin passage...	02/24/2004
6695690	Small coin hopper The size of a coin hopper on the whole is reduced, particularly providing fewer coin holes for discharging and accepting a coin. A container or coin hopper head generally of a cylindrical form stores a plurality of coins in a bulk condition. A disk is fre...	02/24/2004
6668999	Coin sensor A coin sensor is provided for more accurately assessing the authenticity of a coin passing through a vertical channel where the channel is sized to accommodate different diameter coins. In the present invention, magnetic coils are deployed on the side of ...	12/30/2003
6659452	Automatic bill storage device An automatic bill storage device for storing bills of different widths or sizes, includes a bill loading device for receiving a bill and positioning it at an initial storage position. A bill contact device can then engage the bill at the initial storage p...	12/09/2003
6656033	Coin dispensing apparatus for circulating overflowing coins A coin dispensing apparatus includes a first coin storage member with a coin dispensing unit operatively connected for dispensing coins. A second coin storage member is connected to the first coin storage member for receiving an overflow of coins. A coin ...	12/02/2003
6651841	Machine for dispensing stacked articles The present invention is a machine for dispensing articles, such as a vending machine, wherein the bottom article in a stack of articles is dispensed. To solve the problem of frictional resistance and excessive weight on the bottom article as it is being ...	11/25/2003
6599181	Coin dispensing apparatus with an adjustable dispenser unit for accommodating different size coins A coin dispensing apparatus includes a storage interior for storing bulk coins, a coin passageway extending along a vertical longitudinal axis upward from the storage container to an exit aperture, and a coin selector for selectively sending coins upward ...	07/29/2003
6527139	Secure dispensing magazine for an article dispenser A secure dispensing magazine for an article dispenser capable of dispensing a plurality of stacked articles includes a housing member having a lid that is operable to permit access to an internal cavity. The lid can be secured to the housing member and an...	03/04/2003
6406016	Apparatus for dispensing thin flat articles A dispensing apparatus for thin flat articles, such as monetary currency bills, includes a plenum chamber having an aperture of a size smaller than the articles to be dispensed. A suction device is connected to the plenum chamber to provide sufficient neg...	06/18/2002

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Assignee: Asahi Seiko Co., Ltd.