Coin and token organizing, holding and dispensing apparatus

Details Coin and token organizing, holding and dispensing apparatus Coin and token organizing, holding and dispensing apparatus

2006-08-01

2006-08-01

Crawford, Gene O. (Department: 3653)

Coin handling

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C453S039000, C453S053000, C453S054000, C232S064000, C206S000800, C206S000840, C150S136000, C150S150000, C221S092000, C221S279000, C221S303000, C221S185000

Reexamination Certificate

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07083512

ABSTRACT:
An improved coin and token organizing, holding and dispensing apparatus comprises a lower housing for organizing, holding and dispensing a pre-determined number of coins and tokens of varying sizes and denominations. The lower housing has a substantially rectangular shape having a taper along its length so that the apparatus fits conveniently in pocket or purse and is comfortable to hold. The apparatus is well suited for visually and physically impaired individuals as it permits the ready identification and handling of coins based on the tapered shape of the apparatus and the ability to distinguish by touch one coin from another. The lower housing has a substantially open top surface, a closed flat bottom surface; and, closed vertical sides. Within the lower housing is a plurality of linearly disposed cylindrical wells. Each well is adapted to receive a coin or token of a predetermined size. To partially enclose each well of the lower housing so that the coins are retained in their respective wells, while at the same time permitting the charging and discharging of the holder, an upper plate is mounted on the top open surface of the lower housing. Means are provided to facilitate the smooth and easy charging of and discharging of coins from each well. The lower housing and upper plate are manufactured as unitary pieces from lightweight thermoplastic material having desired resiliency and duration while permitting various advertising material to be fixed to them, for example, adhesively.

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