Deposit and collection receptacles – Closures and chutes
Reexamination Certificate
2008-10-07
2010-11-16
Miller, William L. (Department: 3677)
Deposit and collection receptacles
Closures and chutes
C232S00100D, C232S043200, C194S348000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07832625
ABSTRACT:
A method of promoting customer donations at a place of business includes providing a donation receptacle 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. The donation receptacle is assembled to a cavity formed in a wall structure at the place of business.
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Hallee Nathaniel R.
Nordgren Bradley C.
Dicke Billig & Czaja, PLLC
Miller William L.
Northgreen Communications, Inc.
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