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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6467603 | Snack dispenser A snack dispenser consists of a series of tiers stacked to resemble a wedding cake. Each tier includes a trough divided into slots. A snack may be placed into each slot. The front of each slot is transparent. The troughs or trays are mounted on a rotatabl... | 10/22/2002 |
| 5099975 | Dollar slot for coin control mechanism for use with a periodical dispensing device A coin control mechanism for use with a periodical dispensing device, the device comprising a first coin chute capable of allowing the passage of nickel, dime, and quarter denomination coins therethrough but which rejects dollar coins, a second coin chute... | 03/31/1992 |
| 5025908 | Multiprice setting split ring coin control mechanism A coin control mechanism (52) for use with a dispensing device having an access door. The coin control mechanism includes a door locking assembly disengaged by the action of a totalizer which rotates in response to the denomination of coins dropped throug... | 06/25/1991 |
| 4971186 | Price mechanism for coin operated vending machine A coin operated vending machine is disclosed having a mechanism for setting at least three prices at which an article is to be vended. Price selection is remotely effected by an externally accessible lock.... | 11/20/1990 |
| 4915206 | Multiprice setting split ring coin control mechanism A coin control mechanism for use with a dispensing device having an access door. The coin control mechanism includes a door locking assembly disengaged by the action of a totalizer which rotates in response to the denomination of coins dropped through a c... | 04/10/1990 |
| 4880406 | Meter handle mechanism A meter apparatus wherein time is purchased upon deposit of a coin or the like for setting of a clock mechanism. A parking meter may be involved, and a rotatable handle is provided for operating a drive shaft connected between the clock mechanism and hand... | 11/14/1989 |
| 4865178 | Single copy vending machine for newspapers and the like A vending machine for dispensing single copies of newspapers or the like by the operation of a pull and push handle that is linked to a plate carrying needles that draw one copy of a newspaper outwardly from a tray through a dispensing door. The newspaper... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4844229 | Price mechanism for coin operated vending machine A coin operated vending machine is disclosed having a mechanism for setting at least three prices at which an article is to be vended. Price selection is remotely effected by an externally accessible lock. A totalizer sums the inserted coins and in respon... | 07/04/1989 |
| 4828097 | Triple price setter for totalizer coin mechanism A coin control mechanism for use with a dispensing machine and containing a three-way adjustable price setter and a mechanical linkage to quickly change the coin control mechanism among any one of three preset prices, thus allowing for different price set... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4747478 | Coin sorter and totalizer A coin sorter is described for sorting coins of different denominations by means of ramps and flaps, the sorted coins being directed to different chutes, one chute being provided for each coin denomination, the chutes and coin exit openings at the ends of... | 05/31/1988 |
| 4667689 | Display device of cumulative amount of money for coins A display device which can mechanically and cumulatively count and display the amount of money for coins. The use of coins having a random relation between nominal values and diameters is possible by the provision of operation members. The operation membe... | 05/26/1987 |
| 4607739 | Coin activated timer mechanism A coin activated timer mechanism particularly useful as a parking meter including a sensing device for sensing the value of coins received in a coin receiving device in order to actuate through a transmission lever a time indicator mechanism which include... | 08/26/1986 |
| 4592461 | Vending machine with coin sorter and totalizer A vending machine for newspapers and the like having a coin operated mechanism with: (a) a coin sorter; (b) a coin chute assembly having a plurality of vertical chutes through which coins of different denominations, from the coin sorter, fall; (c) a trip wire,... | 06/03/1986 |
| 4583630 | Coin chutes for a coin apparatus Coin apparatus having coin chutes for nickels, dimes and quarters with a totalizer activated by a pivoted trip wire having a finger extending across the coin chutes is modified to accept an increased total value of coins. This modification is brought abou... | 04/22/1986 |
| 4264000 | Protective circuit for coin operated vending machines A coin operated vending machine has a pair of spaced conductors mounted on a coin chute and in position to be bridged by any electrically conductive liquid squirted into the coin slot. Bridging of the conductors by the liquid completes a circuit which dis... | 04/28/1981 |
| 4072223 | Control system of coin-operated locker In a control system of a coin-operated locker comprising a time-lapse detecting section for producing a time-lapse output signal whenever a predetermined unitary time has passed, a control section for producing a control signal by receiving the time lapse... | 02/07/1978 |
| 4037701 | Price setter for totalizer coin mechanism A coin controlled mechanism for use with a dispensing device having an access door including a locking assembly operatively controlled by the coin controlled mechanism wherein the coin controlled mechanism comprises a housing configured to operatively sup... | 07/26/1977 |
| 4036347 | Coin totalizer for different denominations A coin totalizer having a strip wire operable by nickels, dimes and quarters to step a ratchet member forward from a zero position one step for a nickel, two for a dime, and five for a quarter, having a return spring for the trip wire and a return spring ... | 07/19/1977 |
| 4000799 | Coin totalizer mechanism A coin controlled mechanism for use with a dispensing device having an access door including latch operatively controlled by the coin controlled mechanism wherein the coin controlled mechanism comprises a totalizer including a totalizer operator, totalize... | 01/04/1977 |
| 3970182 | Multiple coin parking meter A parking meter for handling coins of different denominations has a single entrance slot for admitting coins into the interior of the meter where they are received in a pocket on a coin carrier. A first cam surface cooperated with the coin on initial move... | 07/20/1976 |
| 3964590 | Parking meter with automatic reading means A meter construction such as a parking meter wherein time is purchased upon insertion of coins into the meter. A time indicator means is movable over a dial face for displaying the amount of time purchased. Cam follower means are connected to the indicato... | 06/22/1976 |
| 3961695 | Manually activated apparatus for timing intervals of different magnitude A parking meter includes a timing unit, a coin receiver which can receive coins of different diameters, and a first and a second normally blocked lever which are biased for movement in mutually opposite directions about a joint axis of rotation into detec... | 06/08/1976 |
| 3946848 | Coin totalizer mechanism A coin totalizer mechanism utilized in vending machines or the like for the purpose of providing access to the contents of a given machine upon the depositing of a predetermined amount of coins into the mechanism. A coin chute defines a common flow path t... | 03/30/1976 |
