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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7625272 | Coin recycling device A coin recycling device for receiving a batch of mixed denomination coins, for sorting the mixed denomination coins into a plurality of sorted denomination coins and for dispensing the sorted denomination coins in coin denomination order includes a coin sorter for r... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7588491 | Coin processing device A coin processing device includes: a passage along which a coin is transferred from an upstream-end toward a downstream-end thereof; an opening formed on the passage; a gate including a guide section that constitutes a part of the passage while the opening is closed... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7470174 | Compact distribution device for separating a plurality of coin denominations A compact coin distribution device is capable of separating a plurality of coin denominations that are stored in bulk. A separator feeding device removes the coins in a one-by-one manner to a transfer device for translating the coins in one direction. The denominati... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7377846 | Coin receiving and disbursing apparatus with storage devices capable of propelling coins A coin receiving and disbursing apparatus aligns coins to travel along a curved path. The coins can be verified and appropriately sorted by denomination and dropped into a plurality of hopper units arranged in two arrays below the coin path. Positioned between the t... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7349566 | Image processing network An image processing network for processing image files and coupled to an outside data communication network comprising a plurality of remote image capture units, the units scanning documents and creating a plurality of image files of said documents; the image proces... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7347356 | Apparatus and method for coin collection and advertising An apparatus for simultaneously collecting and retaining coins and advertising or promoting a commercial product or services as well as advertising or promoting the operations of a charitable entity. The apparatus is preferably cylindrical and lightweight, and inclu... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7337890 | Removable coin bin A removable coin storage apparatus is used in a coin processing device, and includes a removable bin for storing and transporting coins. The removable bin has a stopped position and a moving position. The coin storage apparatus further includes a brake device that i... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7290645 | Separating foreign objects from a mass of coins A coin cleaning device for separating foreign objects from a mass of coins, comprising first and second shelf portions arranged at first and second heights, vibration means for vibrating both the first and second shelf portions to cause coins on said shelf portions ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7255639 | Coin delivery device and separator device for a coin processing apparatus A compact coin delivery device includes a rotary disk with indented concave portions for receiving a coin from a hopper or a coin storage bowl. A movable member in the concave portion can have controlled movement for ejecting the coin at a desired location. An endle... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7243773 | Removable coin bin A removable coin storage apparatus is used in a coin processing device, and includes a removable bin for storing and transporting coins. The removable bin has a stopped position and a moving position. The coin storage apparatus further includes a brake device that i... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7192341 | Vibrating conveyor and coin processor device A vibrating conveyor 1 for conveying coins using vibration, comprising: a conveyor plate 11 to be loaded with coins to convey the coins loaded thereon by relatively moving the coins; vibration generator means 20 for vibrating the conveyor plate ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7188720 | Disc-type coin processing device having improved coin discrimination system A coin processing system for processing a plurality of coins of mixed denominations comprises a rotatable disc for imparting motion to the plurality of coins, a sensor for differentiating between valid and invalid coins, a stationary sorting head, a diverter and a c... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7185802 | Collection canister system for charities A collection canister system having a front panel and a rear panel. The rear panel has top and bottom edges and side edges there between and forwardly extending sides. The front panel has top and bottom edges and side edges there between and rearwardly extending sid... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7163454 | System and method for managing dispensation and reconciliation of coins A system (10) and method for managing coin dispensation and reconciliation. The system (10) broadly comprises a controller logic, preferably in the form of a computer program stored on and executed by a computing device (14); a coin dispensing m... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7144317 | Coin sorting mechanism using controlled angular deflection In the present sorting mechanism, coins of mixed denomination roll edgewise down an inclined channel toward a static coin deflector that contains a plurality of deflection-edges. These deflection-edges are distinctly curved and elevated at different predetermined di... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7112130 | Coin changing machine Disclosed is a coin change which comprises a coin sort section 50 for sorting coins C discharged from an input hopper 21, and a coin storage section 60 for storing the coins C sorted by the coin sort section 50 on a coin type by type basi... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7073653 | Coin handling machine A coin handling machine includes a coin sorting passage formed with a reference guide rail, a sensor for detecting optical properties and magnetic properties of the coins, a coin sorting opening along the inner wall of the reference guide rail and a coin sorting mem... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7066335 | Apparatus for receiving and distributing cash The present invention relates to methods and systems for receiving and distributing currency. In particular, the present invention provides a novel apparatus for the inflow and outflow of a variety of currency. The systems of the present invention are capable of rec... | 06/27/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7059957 | Coin hopper device A miniaturized coin hopper device is provided so as to have a lower height. The device has an electric motor which is arranged such that the projection end of a rotated axis thereof is located at a lower side. A first gear is fixed on this projection end of rotated ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7048623 | Coin separator and sorter assembly A coin sorting apparatus includes a coin hopper and a coin ramp positioned below the coin hopper. A coin separator mechanism is located between the coin hopper and the coin ramp. The coin separator mechanism includes a separating wheel having a plurality of coin rec... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7028826 | Apparatus for sorting articles A device for sorting discs or disk-like members of different identities (e.g. roulette chips) ejects the disks from a receptacle by means of a rotating wheel with numerous wells—(multi-chip storage compartments). Ejection of an article from the wells is achieved b... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7028827 | Coin counter/sorter and coupon/voucher dispensing machine and method A coin sorting and counting machine and a method for operating it to automatically dispense cash vouchers based on the value of the counted coins, manufacturers' coupons and store coupons. Coins are placed in a hopper tray. When the hinged tray is lifted, the coins ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7018286 | Coin holding device for filling coin cassettes A coin stacking device is used to refill a coin cassette of a coin dispenser. The coin stacking device includes a cylindrical structure having an inner diameter approximately the same as a diameter of the coins. The cylindrical structure has one open end and one clo... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7017754 | Method and apparatus for classifying fine balls and method for producing cylindrical sieve An apparatus for classifying fine balls having diameters of 1 mm or less into those having predetermined diameter ranges, comprising a feeder for supplying fine balls, at least one rotatable cylindrical sieve constituted by a plate with a thickness of 200 μm or les... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7018284 | Apparatus for sorting and counting coins An apparatus for sorting and counting coins includes a bi-directionally rotatable motor, a rotating shaft for conveying a rotating force generated by the motor, a stopper in contact with the rotating shaft having a tilted end to limit counterclockwise rotation, a co... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7014554 | Adaptable coin mechanism A coin mechanism has one or more coin tubes for storing, respectively, coins of one or more denominations, a dispenser for controlling the dispensing of coins from the coin tubes, and a coin mechanism controller suitable for connection to a controller in an automati... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6991530 | Coin sorting apparatus A coin sorting apparatus has a passage member provided with an ejecting hole and a guide member extended on a passage surface of the passage member. A conveyor belt holds coins together with the passage surface to convey coins along the guide member. A support rolle... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6976619 | Compartmented piggy bank A compartmented bank for holding money to be used for saving, spending, donating, investing or other budgetary purposes. The bank is shaped like an animal and comprises a hollow body and four feet. Each compartment communicates with one of the feet so that money dep... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6976589 | Apparatus for sorting articles A device for sorting discs or disk-like members of different identities (e.g. roulette chips) ejects the disks from a receptacle by means of a rotating wheel with numerous wells—(multi-chip storage compartments). Ejection of an article from the wells is achieved b... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6976570 | Coin counter and voucher dispensing machine and method A coin sorting and counting machine and a method for operating it to automatically dispense cash vouchers based on the value of the counted coins, manufacturers' coupons and store coupons. Coins are placed in a hopper tray angled downward from the horizontal. When t... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6966417 | Coin chute The invention is related to a coin chute for transporting coins in a coin processing machine. The coin chute includes a first surface, a second surface, and a rolling surface. The rolling surface connects the first surface and the second surface to form generally a ... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6966827 | Coin bank A coin bank includes a housing having a coin receiving area for receiving unsorted coins, a coin sorting area for sorting the unsorted coins, and a coin storage area for storing sorted coins. The coin storage area includes a drawer slidably mounted in the housing. I... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6945864 | Coin sorting apparatus The present invention relates to a coin sorting apparatus comprising a stationary member, and a rotary disk supported for rotation and disposal under the stationary member contiguously with a lower surface of the stationary member. The coin sorting apparatus is cons... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6918826 | Coin treating device A coin treating device, wherein a key cylinder type locking means for limiting the release of the latch of the latch means is disposed in a coin storage unit so that the coin storage unit cannot easily be removed from a device main body other than in some specific c... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6916237 | Coin sorting apparatus There is provided a coin sorting apparatus having a coin receiving device for allowing an easy receipt of coins according to the size of the coins while the sorting of coins is being processed, the coin sorting apparatus including a coin sorting means for separating... | 07/12/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6889848 | Coin sorting and dispensing apparatus for motor vehicles A combined coin sorting and dispensing apparatus for motor vehicles which may be mounted in or integrally formed with the dashboard, console, or an existing interior door or side panel, or placed in an existing pocket of the vehicle. The coin sorter has a hopper wit... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6783452 | Coin assorter and coin inputting device A coin sorting apparatus (S) has a presorting unit (A) and two main sorting units (B1, B2). The presorting unit (A) sorts mixed coins into three groups (large coin group, medium coin group, small coin group). The main sorting units (B1, B2 | 08/31/2004 |
| 6755730 | Disc-type coin processing device having improved coin discrimination system A coin processing system for processing a plurality of coins of mixed denominations comprises a rotatable disc for imparting motion to the plurality of coins, a sensor for differentiating between valid and invalid coins, a stationary sorting head, a diverter and a c... | 06/29/2004 |
