Card reader
December 30, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesCard operated lock assembly Card reader using linear card conveyer means Card reader apparatus Method and apparatus for exchanging information with subscriber cards used in article vending machines Cleaning apparatus and method for a coin counter and voucher dispenser Card gate mechanism Dust-proof portable IC card reader 6047807 Card guiding device for card reader IC card reader InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 475429 filed on 12/30/1999US Classes:235/475, Feed mechanisms235/380, Credit or identification card systems235/492ConductiveExaminersPrimary: Lee, Michael G.Assistant: Sanders, Allyson Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassG06K 013/00Foreign Application Priority Data1999-01-04 JPAbstractA card reader has an opening at the base thereof in communication with the card insertion slot and forward of the IC contacts of the contacts carriage. When foreign materials such as coins are inserted into the card passageway, they are discharged through this bottom opening without contacting or causing damage to electronic contacts and without building up in the reader. Further, a blocking mechanism for the card passageway prevents foreign material such as coins from being inserted. When a read head senses the magnetic swipe of a card as the card is initially inserted, the blocking member is pivoted out of the way. | |
