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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7427230 | Resilient pad for disc-type coin processing device A resilient pad for a disc-type coin processing machine is provided with a first portion with a property having a first value and a second portion with the property having a second value, wherein the first value of the property is different than the second value of ... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7243774 | High speed coin processing machine A coin processing machine for sorting or verifying coins discharges coins through one or more coin tubes and includes a disk mounted on a drive shaft by a nut threaded on the shaft. Each coin tube includes a coin bag support with a non-flexible bracket that presses ... | 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 |
| 7113929 | System for voucher or token verification The present invention allows verification of a voucher or token prior to redemption. The voucher or token has a code associated therewith so that a value of the voucher or token may be stored in a database. Later when the voucher or token is presented to a cashier f... | 09/26/2006 |
| 6966828 | Money tube and associated dispensing units A first embodiment of a money tube includes a centrally divided tube body having a first end, a second end, and a central portion. The tube body is composed of a first body portion and a second body portion. The first body portion includes the first end and defines ... | 11/22/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6852022 | Coin collection system for a gaming machine A gaming machine comprises a cabinet, a coin outlet for dispensing coins, and a coin tray beneath the coin outlet. The coin tray is located a sufficient vertical distance from the coin outlet so as to accommodate a traditional coin collection cup between the coin ou... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6821199 | Vending machine with improved coin box and supplemental base support for unloading access to the box A bulk vending machine with a rigid base supporting a case with a merchandise storage container thereon, wherein the base, and any coin tray therein, incorporate a substantially maximized coin receiving footprint, with or without coin tray, while applying an assembl... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6709324 | Size adjustable coin escalator for use in gaming apparatus An adjustable escalator device is provided in a gaming terminal for receiving singulated coins from a gaming terminal output hopper and outputting coins at a higher level. The escalator can be adjusted to define a coin path of adjustable width and/or adjustable thic... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6663675 | Pivoting coin input tray for a coin processing device A coin input apparatus for a coin processing device comprises a coin tray pivotally coupled to the device for feeding coins into the device and a coin chute for guiding coins from the coin tray into the device. The coin tray has a corrugated surface. The ... | 12/16/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6371845 | Coin processing method and apparatus The number of coins stored in a coin tube is retained in RAM 13 which is backed up by a battery, the states of empty switch 22 and full coin switch 23 and the type of cassette tube to be detected by cassette detection sensor 21 are retained in the battery... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6200213 | Coin delivery, storage and dispensing system for coin operated machines and method for same An improved apparatus and method for the delivery, holding, storage, and dispensing of coins, and the like, from coin-operated gaming machines, such as "slot" machines, or the like, into which coins are deposited and, when an award is indicated, coins are... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6179704 | Coin dispenser with pilferage detection A coin dispensing apparatus having a storage member for holding bulk coins that are introduced through an opening of the top of a storage member as provided with a detector assembly to determine any intrusion into the storage member. Detector assembly can... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6174230 | Method and apparatus for conditioning coins prior to discrimination A coin conditioner is provided for cleaning or otherwise conditioning coins in a coin discriminator apparatus prior to transfer to a coin sensor. Coins enter through a feed tray and move down the length of a perforated tumbler, preferably without the use ... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6139420 | Slot machine fill bag holder and method for use A fill bag holder and method for holding a fill bag within the body (interior) of a slot machine. In the preferred embodiment, the fill bag rests on a bag support and the bag support is supported by a support bracket. The support bracket can be further br... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6131625 | Coin bag clamping device The present invention is directed to a clamping device for a coin bag that receives coins from a coin exit region of a coin processing machine. The clamping device includes a mounting structure that is located at the coin exit region. The mounting structu... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6093094 | Coin feed mechanism A coin feed control apparatus includes a hopper (20) having a discharge opening (17) that is disposed above a rotating disc (10) of a coin handling machine. The discharge opening (17) is positioned over a coin receiving region (14) of the disc. A coin fee... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6033004 | Console with coin retention mechanism A console particularly for a motor vehicle includes several coin receiving recesses. Each recess is formed to include a generally arcuate lower surface and first and second spaced apart side surfaces. One of the first and second spaced apart side surface ... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6004200 | Coin bag spout assembly A coin bag spout assembly (25) includes a clip member (26) having an open side and a tubular spout member (27) which pivots through the open side of the clip member (26) for easy removal of filled coin bags.... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5853322 | Coin dispenser check writing surface with optional control panel A flat writing surface is attached to the chassis of a coin or token dispenser by a hinge or other manner of attachment in either a sloped or horizontal fashion. In a particular embodiment, the attached writing surface has a ledge at one edge to hold the ... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5842916 | Method and apparatus for conditioning coins prior to discrimination A coin conditioner is provided for cleaning or otherwise conditioning coins in a coin discriminator apparatus prior to transfer to a coin sensor. Coins enter through a feed tray and move down the length of a perforated tumbler, preferably without the use ... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5830056 | Bagging spout for coin handling machine A bagging spout for a coin handling machine has an inclined chute extending between an upper inlet and a lower outlet. A spreader plate extends downwardly adjacent the outlet. A clamp member is hinged to the top of the spout adjacent the inlet. The clamp ... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5554070 | Coin game machine island and coin treating apparatus A coin game machine island and a coin treating device for use with the coin game machine island is provided, wherein coins as game media can be washed inside the island so that no coin washing equipment needs to be provided outside the island, thereby mak... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5443419 | Collector assembly for coin handling machine A coin handling machine such as a coin sorter has a plurality of collectors in the form of drawers or chutes arranged in a circular array and each adapted to receive coins of a particular denomination through its open top. A switch and switch actuator pla... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5429362 | Medal dispenser for slot machine This invention enables coins, discharged from a discharge outlet after inserting a paper money, to be received effectively by a paper cup taken out from the storage portion without touching coins by hands. A coin dispenser for a slot machine which enables... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5429551 | Inspection pan for coin handling machine A coin handling machine has an opening in the top of its housing that is normally closed by an inspection pan. The inspection pan is mounted to the housing so that it can be pivoted across the top to expose the opening and tipped to empty the contents of ... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5387152 | Coin deposit apparatus A coin deposit apparatus arranged for mounting onto a coin receiving plate of a slot machine includes a housing, having a semi-cylindrical lower magazine arranged to accommodate a row of coins thereon, with a semi-cylindrical lid mounted upon the coins to... | 02/07/1995 |
| 5238446 | Corn separation device Coins corresponding to a payment, thrown into a hopper, fall on a recessed disk and each lodge in one of the recesses. If two coins are superposed in one recess, the upper coin is deflected outwardly by a slot and then raised by the inclined bottom of thi... | 08/24/1993 |
| 5181882 | Coin return control system for vending machines A coin return control system for vending machines is disclosed which includes a predetermined coin denomination detecting portion for detecting the coin denomination predetermined by a coin denomination predetermination switch every time change may have t... | 01/26/1993 |
| 5021027 | Coin computer with integral coin indicia A coin counter comprises a longitudinal tubular member or a cylinder of a semicircular cross section and has a large longitudinal slot directed from the top opening to a closed bottom surface. The cylindrical member has graduations on the side thereof ind... | 06/04/1991 |
| 5016397 | Method and apparatus for removing wrappers from coin rolls An apparatus for removing wrappers from coin rolls comprises a cascade type vibrating feeder bowl for aligning wrapped coin rolls and feeding them serially to the upper end of a coin roll chute that slopes downwardly to a lower end. A pair of contra-rotat... | 05/21/1991 |
| 4822235 | Device for breaking and stripping coins from a coin roll An apparatus for breaking and stripping coins from a coin roll includes a pair of elements each having a channel adapted for receiving a portion of the coin roll and support members supporting the pair of elements in a first orientation adjoining one anot... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4758201 | Feed belt drive in coin handling machine An apparatus for driving a feed belt in a coin handling machine comprises a cover for covering a transmission transmitting drive power to the feed belt. The cover is rotatably mounted about a pivot shaft on the machine body to be movable between its open ... | 07/19/1988 |
| 4735594 | Coin dispensing device A device for dispensing coins into highway toll collection baskets has the general configuration of a hand gun having a barrel, handle and trigger mechanism. When the trigger is pulled rearwardly, coins predisposed in separate compartments within the bore... | 04/05/1988 |
| 4509542 | Coin counting and packaging machine A coin counting and packaging machine performs a counting operation for counting selected coins and accommodating the coins thus counted into a bag and a packaging operation for packaging selected and counted coins with a paper. These operations are selec... | 04/09/1985 |
| 4339071 | Coin bank A coin bank including a plurality of tubular members for containing stacks of coins with the tubular members having diametrically opposed finger slots. The finger slots extend longitudinally of the tubular members a distance at least equal to the height o... | 07/13/1982 |
| 4319597 | Currency handling machine There is provided a currency handling machine which comprises a setting potentiometer, the movable member of which is rotated to be set by a currency species setting control, a selecting potentiometer, the movable member of which is adapted to be rotated ... | 03/16/1982 |
| 4275916 | Visor with storage compartment A visor includes a recess for receiving a unitary storage compartment with a pivoted cover within the visor body. The compartment includes pockets for receiving objects such as sunglasses and the like.... | 06/30/1981 |
| 4234002 | Adjusting means for money handling machines A money handling machine such as a coin or bill counting, sorting or wrapping machine having an improved adjusting arrangement to switch from one type coin or bill to another. The adjusting arrangement has a manually operated section with a plurality of f... | 11/18/1980 |
