Tip jar providing audible and visible signals

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2005-12-21

2008-05-27

Bugg, George A (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specified indicator structure

C340S384100, C446S397000

Reexamination Certificate

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07378981

ABSTRACT:
A tip jar system comprises a receptacle for receiving a deposit of money and a signaling apparatus for sensing the presence of a person depositing the money in the receptacle and for responding to the sensed presence. The signal provided is generally of an amusing sort and preferably provides both audible and visible iconic simulation of a familiar action that is unrelated to the actual deposit. The preferred signaling apparatus uses an array of light sources configured to simulate a trajectory of an object involved in the familiar action. The signaling apparatus also provides a sound output to generate the simulation having both visual and audible components.

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