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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8123112 | Self-locking security mechanism with universal mounting funnel for coin operated machine A self-locking security mechanism for coin-operated machines. This mechanism consists of two units. The first unit mounts inside a coin-operated machine in alignment with the coin chute for receiving coins passing through the first unit. A second unit has a flexible... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8096465 | Safe device for collecting coins and safe method for transferring and emptying coin boxes The invention relates to a safe device for collecting coins. It comprises a support receiving a coin box comprising a hatch controlled by an internal mechanism. The coin box comprises includes a locking means making it possible to authorize its introduction and its ... | 01/17/2012 |
| 7971775 | Magnetic lock for banknote cassette A cost effective latch and alignment mechanism for a banknote cassette and a cassette receiving frame uses a magnetic latch providing a magnetic force cooperating with the cassette to move it to and be releasably maintained in a final aligned position. Preferably a ... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7694872 | Cashbox and apparatus for emptying the cashbox An apparatus for emptying a cashbox, fare-box or the like, wherein the apparatus includes a right-parallelepiped-shaped casing and a cashbox including at least one slidable wall, wherein the casing has a container for inserting the cashbox so that this is positioned... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7654442 | Device for the intake and output of paper currencies A device for the intake and output of paper currencies comprises an arrangement for examining the value and authenticity of the currency, which thereafter is fed to a transport system of a currency stacking bank via a currency storage module, wherein the storage mod... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7614544 | Intermediate cash box An intermediate cash box includes a flap assembly that is pivotally mounted in a housing, said assembly forming a receptacle for coins in its resting position. When the flap assembly is pivoted in a controlled manner, this releases the coins into a return channel or... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7431205 | Banknote receipt and payout apparatus A banknote receipt and payout apparatus including: a receipt and pay-out opening for carrying out either or both of payout and stacking of charged banknotes: a banknote determining part for determining denominations of banknotes, a plurality of banknote storage and ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7428983 | Banknote receipt and payout apparatus Provided is a banknote receipt and payout apparatus which handles several denominations, having a banknote loading and collecting function, and which is capable of handling several denominations. A banknote receipt and payout apparatus comprising a receipt and payou... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7428873 | Security system A security apparatus is provided for use in an automatic teller machine. The security apparatus (100) has a coupling arrangement (110, 150) for engaging the unit with a cash cassette used to hold money within an automatic teller machine and a spoiling ... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7335903 | Detachable bill acceptor mounting arrangement A detachable bill acceptor mounting arrangement includes a face panel of a vending machine, the face panel having two protruding locating plates at two sides and an angled guide groove at each protruding locating plate, and a bill acceptor formed of a lower unit and... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7267216 | Coin-operated vending machine with anti-theft protection A coin-operated vending machine includes fastening elements adapted to be reached to fasten a lower base to an upper body by inserting a tool through openings in the lower base bottom once a coin box is removed from the lower base whereas the elements cannot be reac... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7191887 | Locking security cover for currency validator and depository cassette A locking security cover which provides means for locking a depository cassette or receptacle to the currency validator mechanism limiting unauthorized access to the collected currency in the depository cassette, the locking security cover nests the depository casse... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7186176 | Coin dispensing apparatus with safe housing The first purpose of this present invention is to provide a coin dispensing safe assembly with a safe system which can prevent coins being stolen. The second purpose of this invention is to provide a coin dispensing safe assembly with a safe system which can prevent... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7174753 | Method for protecting from unauthorized access one or more ports of a system integrated into a structure for injection of a material into one or more cavities in the structure In certain embodiments, the present invention includes a method for protecting from unauthorized access one or more ports of a system integrated into a structure for injection of a material into one or more cavities in the structure. The method includes coupling a b... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7175067 | Safety device for bank note storage apparatus The application is directed to a safety device for a bank note storage apparatus. If banknotes are not place properly in the compartment of the tray but overlie a flange of the safety device as the tray is pushed into the slot and flange will jam between pegs and, c... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7174754 | Key for engaging a locking mechanism of a port cover for protecting from unauthorized access one or more ports of a system integrated into a structure for injection of a material into one or more cavities in the structure In certain embodiments, the present invention includes a key for engaging a locking mechanism for a port cover for use in a system integrated into a structure for injection of a material into one or more cavities in the structure. The locking mechanism is for remova... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7172111 | Connecting/holding machine of cash container and connecting/holding unit of cash container A connecting/holding machine 30 of a cash container according to the present invention holds a cash container 15 having a bottom portion 15a and a back face side portion 15d and provided with first terminal portions 22 | 02/06/2007 |
| 7165767 | Automated banking machine currency dispenser modules Dispenser modules include structure permitting their securement in stacked and aligned relation. The dispenser modules can contain sheet media such as notes and other items. The dispenser modules can be used in an automated banking machine operative to dispense mult... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7140608 | Bill box for bill acceptor A bill box used in the bill receiver of a coin exchanger for accommodating banknotes received by the bill receiver is disclosed to have a gate installed in the first chamber thereof and a driving mechanism controllable to move the gate between two positions to close... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7059599 | Apparatus for the storage and transport of bank notes Bank notes placed in a tray (13) are slid into an enclosure (10), whereupon a lever (15) is operated to drive down a plunger (17) which opens flaps (21,22) in the bottom of the tray to displace the notes into a carrier (12) ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7000830 | Locking bolt work apparatus for automated banking machine A secure enclosure for an automated banking machine includes a chest portion and a moveable door. The door has mounted thereon a locking bolt work mechanism which is operable to secure the door in a closed position. The bolt work mechanism includes a drive cam that ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6976919 | Gaming unit including currency container locking mechanism A gaming unit includes a currency container. The currency container includes a locking mechanism for selectively locking the container to a housing of the gaming unit. In one embodiment, a secondary locking mechanism is associated with the housing, the secondary loc... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6920835 | Charity collection safe A collection safe is provided, especially for charitable donations, for installation in a wall of a building. The collection safe has a rectangular box formation and includes a first door on one side of the box for receiving donations and a second door on the opposi... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6854640 | Removable coin bin Briefly, in accordance with the foregoing, the invention is related to a removable coin storage apparatus being used in a coin processing device, which comprises a bin, a cover, a gate, and a sloped floor. The bin comprises a first opening and a second opening, wher... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6843409 | Media container module A media container module includes; a casing having an internal storage space and a media insertion hole formed at one side thereof for inserting a media, and being opened and closed by a door; and a shutter fixing unit having a shutter installed inside the casing an... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6719121 | Coin collection cart for parking meters A coin collecting cart for collecting coins from parking meters. A plurality of bins are used, each bin being limited to a certain quantity of coins which quantity of coins is electronically sensed. When the first of the bins is full of coins, the coins pass to the ... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6712352 | Lockable removable cassette A lockable, removable cassette is described. In an implementation, the cassette includes a plastic shell and a currency access door. The cassette may also include a flexible handle and/or an integrated grip. In addition, the cassette may include at least one of an a... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6598787 | Coin receptacle assembly with door locking mechanism A coin receptacle assembly for vending machines. A funnel unit is positioned in the machine and a coin receptacle unit is adapted to be removably mounted on the funnel unit. The coin receptacle unit includes a secure door which is movable between an open ... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6546881 | Expandable cash box An expandable cash box system for storing bills including a chassis housing attachable to a bill validator and having an open end adapted to receive bills from the validator and a sliding enclosure housing disposed in telescopic relation to the chassis ho... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6336544 | Coin collection system A mobile inventorying and collection apparatus includes a mobile cart for immediate inventorying of moneys collected in a coin collection box at an area adjacent to a host machine such as a gaming machine, and collecting in a secured receptacle of the mob... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6279823 | Telephone paystation coin receptacle cover A shutter plate for a self-locking cover for a telephone paystation coin receptacle includes a coupler for joining a shutter control arm to the shutter plate that deforms when a force having a predetermined magnitude is applied to the control arm. The def... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6244504 | Banknote container for cash dispenser In a bill container capable of being pushed into a receiving module and with a front panel actuable by an actuating lever and a detent lever which can be adjusted between a release position, a first intermediate position, which the detent lever assumes as... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6213277 | Coin operated machine including a coin box having a memory device A coin operated machine having a removably insertable coin box for receiving and storing coins inserted into the coin operated machine. The coin operated machine includes a coin accepting apparatus, a first memory device and first circuitry for transmitti... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6145737 | Automatic teller apparatus A check is fed to a storage mechanism through a check carrier path. The storage mechanism carries the check to a check carrier unit by an operation of a gate mechanism. The check carrier unit carries the check as far as a storage box with carrier rollers.... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6125988 | System and method for providing farebox accountability A system and method are shown for providing accounting for the collection of monies in a plurality of independently operated transaction stations. Each transaction station is provided with a uniquely identifiable secure cashbox or vault in which to store ... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6105858 | Inner case with lid of a cash box The present invention relates to an inner case with lid for a cash box, comprising: a casing, formed as a rectangular box, which is open on the upper side, with some insertion openings on the back side, a horizontal groove above the insertion holes, and a... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6102282 | Coin box unit for a coin-box apparatus A coin box unit used in a coin-box apparatus, for example, a coin-box telephone, which includes a base having an oblique plate, an actuating board pivoted to the oblique plate. and a switch hook, wherein the oblique plate has a coin inlet at the top, a th... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6098875 | Structure of a coin collector cover An improved structure of a coin collector cover comprises an upper cover, a cover plate, a buckling piece, a positioning plate and a twisted spring. The upper cover is installed with a coin inlet and a slot. The cover plate is located on the plane of the ... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6082519 | Coin bin with locking lid A bin for use in a coin handling device for receiving coins through an opening in the bin is provided with a cover movable from an open position to a closed position. The cover is configured to couple with a key mounted in the coin handling device such th... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6059090 | Configurable cashbox A cashbox having a configurable note to coin storage area ratio is disclosed. Accordingly, the cashbox may be adjusted to accept a larger or smaller number of notes and a smaller or larger number of coins, respectively, depending on the circumstances of d... | 05/09/2000 |
