Donation receptacle

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2006-09-22

2008-10-07

Miller, William L. (Department: 3677)

Deposit and collection receptacles

Closures and chutes

C232S00100D, C232S043200

Reexamination Certificate

active

07431200

ABSTRACT:
A donation receptacle is described including a collection inlet, a proceeds bin, and at least one perforated section. The collection inlet is configured to receive monetary donations. The proceeds bin is configured to store the monetary donations received via the collection inlet. A donation path is at least partially defined between the collection inlet and the proceeds bin such that the monetary donations received via the collection inlet move along the donation path to the proceeds bin. The at least one perforated section is positioned along the donation path and is configured to separate the monetary donations from undesired refuse also received via the collection inlet.

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Brochure for the “Friendship Series 2000 Drive-Thru Collector” publicly available at least as early as Jun. 2003 (2 pages).

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