US4184590A
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Coin holder and counter
Assignee: CARBERRY TERESA COOK
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Filing: 1977-02-17
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Granted: 1980-01-22
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Expires: 1997-02-17
Abstract
Abstract A coin holder that includes a flexible plastic shell open at both ends and having a longitudinal slit therein such that deforming the two ends allows the coin to be removed through the slit and a plurality of graduated markings along the slot to be used in conjunction with a spacing member for counting the coins as well as removing only a certain quantity from the shell.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur Tenbrink, Sr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:33
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07D; G07D9/00; G07D9/002; G07D9/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A coin holder, comprising a walled tubular body of flexible, deformable sheet material, said wall defining an elongated longitudinally aligned aperture, rigid closure means disposed at opposite distal ends of said body, said distal ends of said body being open, said rigid closure means including a split annular ring, said ring having a predetermined internal diameter opening smaller then the internal diameter of said body, a pair of slits each communicating between one end of said aperture and one of said distal ends whereby pressure exerted against said distal ends deforms said walled body and enlarges said aperture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A coin holder, comprising a walled tubular body of flexible, deformable sheet material, said wall defining an elongated longitudinally aligned aperture, rigid closure means disposed at opposite distal ends of said body, said distal ends of said body being open, said rigid closure means including a split annular ring, said ring having a predetermined internal diameter opening smaller then the internal diameter of said body, a pair of slits each communicating between one end of said aperture and one of said distal ends whereby pressure exerted against said distal ends deforms said walled body and enlarges said aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The holder as defined in claim 1 wherein said wall includes indicia along at least a portion of the periphery thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The holder as defined in claim 1 further including a paddle member, at least a portion of said member having a predetermined diameter smaller than the transverse opening of said aperture whereby said portion may be placed therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The holder as defined in claim 1 wherein said ring is a rigid material.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-01-21 | 1983-07-23 | 1984-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-01-21 | 1987-07-23 | 1988-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-01-21 | 1991-07-23 | 1992-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |