Check-actuated control mechanisms – Including specific check passageway – Having means to divert spurious matter
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-08
2005-03-08
Walsh, Donald P. (Department: 3653)
Check-actuated control mechanisms
Including specific check passageway
Having means to divert spurious matter
Reexamination Certificate
active
06863168
ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems for cleaning coins and issuing a redeemable voucher for same. In one embodiment, an apparatus for issuing a redeemable voucher includes a coin input region configured to receive a plurality of coins, and a user interface configured to receive a request for a redeemable voucher. The apparatus can further include a debris separation device having a first opening configured to receive the plurality of coins from the coin input region, and at least a first wall forming an interior surface and an exterior surface. The first wall of the debris separation device includes at least one second opening smaller than the first opening and sized to prevent passage therethrough of the smallest coin of the plurality of coins. A driver can be configured to move the debris separation device and agitate the plurality of coins.
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Cannon Larry D.
Ferguson Chris
Finch Aaron
Gerrity Dan
Riday Rick
Beauchaine Mark J.
Coinstar Inc.
Perkins Coie LLP
Walsh Donald P.
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