Check-actuated control mechanisms – Including means to test validity of check
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-19
2011-04-19
Karmis, Stefanos (Department: 3653)
Check-actuated control mechanisms
Including means to test validity of check
C453S034000, C453S057000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07926638
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a coin acceptor mechanism with a coin pick-up wheel for advancing coins in a radial path. The pick-up wheel comprises a plurality of scalloped portions disposed at a peripheral edge thereof that each includes a first rounded portion of a first radius extending into the peripheral edge of the pick-up wheel having a first radius, a second rounded portion of a second radius disposed in a trailing edge of the first rounded portion and having a second radius, a chamfered portion extending along a top edge of the first rounded portion and the second rounded portion, an internal edge extending perpendicular from a bottom surface of the pick-up wheel along a bottom edge of the first rounded portion and the second rounded portion and intersecting the chamfered portion, and a straight portion disposed between the peripheral edge of the pick-up wheel and the second rounded portion for guiding the coins into the second rounded portion, wherein the straight portion includes a beveled portion for reducing the surface area thereof and preventing excess coins from getting caught thereon as the pick-up wheel advances coins.
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Beauchaine Mark J
Blank Rome LLP
Karmis Stefanos
Transtoll Pty Ltd
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