US3279575A
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Money handling devices
Assignee: Crane Payment Innovations GmbH
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Filing: 1965-01-13
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Granted: 1966-10-18
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Expires: 1985-01-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip A Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:24
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F1/00; G07F1/02; G07F1/04; G07F1/041; G07F1/042; G07F1/043
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
IN A MONEY-HANDLING DEVICE THAT HAS A PASSAGEWAY FOR COINS, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES AN ANTI-CHEAT COMPONENT THAT IS LOCATED OUT OF SAID PASSAGEWAY SO IT WILL NOT OBSTRUCT THE MOVEMENT OF COINS THROUGH SAID PASSAGEWAY, SAID ANTI-CHEAT COMPONENT BEING IN COMMUNICATION WITH SAID PASSAGEWAY SO A SLENDER STRING OR THREADED ATTACHED TO A COIN IN SAID PASSAGEWAY CAN ENGAGE THE SURFACE THEREOF, SAID ANTI-CHEAT COMPONENT BEING LOCATED ADJACENT A POINT IN SAID PASSAGEWAY WHERE COINS MUST CHANGE DIRECTTION SO A SLENDER STRING OR THREAD ATTACHCED TO A COIN WILL ENGAGE THE SURFACE OF SAID ANTI-CHEAT COMPONENT, SAID ANTI-CHET COMPONENT NORMALLY HAVING THE SURFACE THEREOF AT A TEMPERATURE IN EXCESS OF FIVE HUNDRED DEGREES CENTIGRADE TO ENABLE SAID ANTI-CHEAT COMPONENT TO MELT OR CHAR ANY SLENDER STRING OR THREAD WHICH IS ATTACHED TO A COIN MOVING THROUGH SAID PASSAGEWAY AND WHICH COMES INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH IT, WHEREBY A PATRON CAN NOT USE A SLENDER STRING OR THREAD TO MANIPULATE A COIN INTRODUCED INTO SAID MONEY-HANDLING DEVICE, SID ANTI-CHEAT COMPONENT BEING A METAL-ENCASED RESISTANCE WIRE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
IN A MONEY-HANDLING DEVICE THAT HAS A PASSAGEWAY FOR COINS, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES AN ANTI-CHEAT COMPONENT THAT IS LOCATED OUT OF SAID PASSAGEWAY SO IT WILL NOT OBSTRUCT THE MOVEMENT OF COINS THROUGH SAID PASSAGEWAY, SAID ANTI-CHEAT COMPONENT BEING IN COMMUNICATION WITH SAID PASSAGEWAY SO A SLENDER STRING OR THREADED ATTACHED TO A COIN IN SAID PASSAGEWAY CAN ENGAGE THE SURFACE THEREOF, SAID ANTI-CHEAT COMPONENT BEING LOCATED ADJACENT A POINT IN SAID PASSAGEWAY WHERE COINS MUST CHANGE DIRECTTION SO A SLENDER STRING OR THREAD ATTACHCED TO A COIN WILL ENGAGE THE SURFACE OF SAID ANTI-CHEAT COMPONENT, SAID ANTI-CHET COMPONENT NORMALLY HAVING THE SURFACE THEREOF AT A TEMPERATURE IN EXCESS OF FIVE HUNDRED DEGREES CENTIGRADE TO ENABLE SAID ANTI-CHEAT COMPONENT TO MELT OR CHAR ANY SLENDER STRING OR THREAD WHICH IS ATTACHED TO A COIN MOVING THROUGH SAID PASSAGEWAY AND WHICH COMES INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH IT, WHEREBY A PATRON CAN NOT USE A SLENDER STRING OR THREAD TO MANIPULATE A COIN INTRODUCED INTO SAID MONEY-HANDLING DEVICE, SID ANTI-CHEAT COMPONENT BEING A METAL-ENCASED RESISTANCE WIRE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-10-17 | 1970-04-18 | 1970-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-17 | 1974-04-18 | 1974-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-17 | 1978-04-18 | 1978-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |