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Class 453
COIN HANDLING
Class Definition:
This class includes machines and appliances employed for the
purpose of handling coins (or checks or tokens similar in
shape to coins and used as substitutes therefor), for
facilitating the making of change or for transferring change
from the clerk or cashier to the customer.
LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS
(1) Note. This class does not include means for transmitting
money between a clerk and a cashier at a distance, for which
see References to Other Classes, below.
(2) Note. For devices for testing coins see References to
Other Classes, below.
(3) Note. This class does not include means for handling
paper money. See References to Other Classes, below, for
devices actuated by insertion of paper money; for paper money
sorting; for paper money dispensers; and for paper money
stacking or unstacking.
(4) Note. For token or check dispensing means not limited to
facilitating transfer or making of change, including
dispensing articles as rewards or prizes in game devices
wherein no game device structure is included, and for such
combinations with game devices, see References to Other
Classes, below.
(5) Note. For removal facilitating magazine type token or
check holding means, see References to Other Classes, below.
(6) Note. For coin handling in combination with accounting
mechanism, see References to Other Classes, below.
(7) Note. For coin handling combined with check controlled
apparatus, see References to Other Classes, below.
(8) Note. For coin packages, receptacles, mats, and trays,
see References to Other Classes, below.
REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
53, Package Making, appropriate subclasses for methods of and
apparatus for totally encompassing or encasing goods or
materials with a separate cover or band which serves as means
for identifying, protecting or unit handling the goods or
materials, subclasses 52+, for coin wrapping mechanisms
automatically controlled by the coins, subclasses 507+, for
combined counters and wrappers, subclass 527 for stack
formers for wrapping machines, and subclass 254 for disc
(e.g., coin) packers.
73, Measuring and Testing, subclass 163 for devices for
testing coins.
177, Weighing Scales, subclass 51 for devices for testing
coins.
186, Merchandising, for means for transmitting money between
a clerk and a cashier at a distance.
194, Check-Actuated Control Mechanisms, subclasses 302+ for
devices for testing coins.
194, Check-Actuated Control Mechanisms, subclasses 206+ for
devices actuated by insertion of paper money.
194, Check-Actuated Control Mechanisms, for coin handling
combined with check controlled apparatus.
206, Special Receptacles and Packages, subclass .8, for coin
receptacles per se.
209, Classifying, Separating, and Assorting Solids, for
devices for testing coins.
209, Classifying, Separating, and Assorting Solids for paper
money sorting.
221, Article Dispensing, for paper money dispensers.
221, Article Dispensing, appropriate subclasses for token or
check dispensing means not limited to facilitating transfer
or making of change. Class 221 includes devices for
dispensing articles, such as coins, checks or tokens as
rewards or prizes in game devices wherein no game device
structure is included.
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclass 87.2
and 92 for coin wrappers, packages and cards made of paper.
232, Deposit and Collection Receptacles, particularly
subclasses 4+ for savings boxes, subclasses 7+, for fare
boxes, subclass 33 for letter boxes combined with coin
receptacles, subclasses 55+, for coin traps, and subclasses
64+, for coin deliverers for dumping change into a customer's
hand.
235, Registers, for coin handling in combination with
accounting mechanism.
271, Sheet Feeding and Delivering, for paper money stacking
or unstacking.
273, Amusement Devices: Games, for a game device or apparatus
combined with a device for dispensing articles, such as
coins, checks, or tokens as rewards or prizes.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclasses 35+ for
removal facilitating magazine type token or check holding
means; and particularly subclasses 45 and 72+ for similar
devices lacking an article releasing or discharging feature
which characterizes other article dispensing devices. See
Lines With Other Classes and Within This Class, (4) Note,
above.
406, Conveyors: Fluid Current, for pneumatic dispatching
devices for transmitting money between a clerk and a cashier
at a distance.
446, Amusement Devices: Toys, subclasses 8+ for money
boxes having toy features.
463, Amusement Devices: Games, for a game device or apparatus
combined with a device for dispensing articles, such as
coins, checks, or tokens as rewards or prizes.
473, Games Using Tangible Projectile, for a game device or
apparatus combined with a device for dispensing articles,
such as coins, checks, or tokens as rewards or prizes.
SUBCLASSES
Subclass:
1
CHANGE COMPUTATION AND DELIVERY:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device
having two sets of mechanisms, one representing money
tendered for a purchase and the other the amount of the
purchase, the two sets being so connected that by the proper
manipulation of both, the difference between the amount
tendered and the amount of the purchase, or the change, is
delivered from the device.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
235, Registers, subclasses 7+ for cash registers which keep
track of cash tendered and subclasses 61+ for calculators,
per se.
Subclass:
2
Electric computation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Device wherein
the amount of change is determined by electrical means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
705, Data Processing: Financial, Business Practice,
Management, or Cost/price Determination, subclasses 16+ for
computerized cash registers.
Subclass:
3
ASSORTER:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device
having structure that separate the coins according to
physical characteristics of the coins.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
194, Check-Actuated Control Mechanisms, subclasses 334+ for
check-actuated control mechanisms having means to test the
size of coins.
209, Classifying, Separating, and Assorting Solids,
appropriate subclasses, for the sorting of articles other
than coins.
Subclass:
4
Photoelectric:
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Device in which
the separating structure includes a light sensitive sensor.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
250, Radiant Energy, subclasses 200+ for photoelectric
cells, per se, and photoelectric cells combined with devices
other than coin handlers.
Subclass:
5
Largest first:
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Device in which
the separating structure initially separates the coins of
greatest diameter.
Subclass:
6
Centrifugal device conveys coins through assorter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Device in which
the coins are moved through the separating structure by an
outward force derived from a rotating body.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
10 for centrifugal assorters, which separate the coins of
least diameter first.
Subclass:
7
Belt or chain conveys coins through assorter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Device in which
the coins are moved through the separating structure by an
elongated flexible member.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
11 for devices in which the coin moving belt or chain
operates in an assorter which separates the smallest coin
first.
56 for devices which deliver coins by means of a moving belt
or chain.
Subclass:
8
Agitator or vibrator conveys coins through assorter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Device which
include means to impart random movement to the coins to aid
them through the separating structure.
Subclass:
9
Smallest first:
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Device in which
the separating structure initially separates the coins of
least diameter.
Subclass:
10
Centrifugal device conveys coins through assorter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Device in which
the coins are moved through the separating structure by an
outward force derived from a rotating body.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
6 for centrifugal assorters which separate the coins of
greatest diameter first.
Subclass:
11
Belt or chain conveys coins through assorter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Device in which
the coins are moved through the separating structure by an
elongated, flexible member.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
7 for devices in which the coin moving belt or chain
operates in an assorter which separates the largest coin
first.
56 for devices which deliver coins by means of a moving belt
or chain.
Subclass:
12
Rotating device conveys coins through assorter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Device in which
the coins are moved through the separating structure by an
element which moves in an arcuate path.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
49 for devices in which a single coin is delivered by a
rotary member.
57 for rotary coin delivery means in general.
Subclass:
13
Rotating device is apertured plate:
This subclass is indented under subclass 12. Device in which
the rotating means includes a thin, substantially planar
member having at least one coin receiving hole therein which
moves the coins through the separating structure.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
33 for an apertured coin mover in combination with a
deliverer which delivers a distinct number of plural coins
from a single source.
Subclass:
14
Stepped rail type assorter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Device in which
the separating structure includes a tiered passageway wherein
coins of different diameters tilt different amounts to engage
different tiers.
Subclass:
15
Deflector type assorter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Device in which
the separating structure includes at least one projection
which selectively alters the path of a particular size coin.
Subclass:
16
SUPPLY LEVEL DETECTOR:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device
having means sensing the height of coins in a coin source.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
53, Package Making, subclasses 52+ for level detectors used
with package making.
221, Article Dispensing, subclass 14 for means to sense
depletion of a supply of articles other than coins and
subclass 17 for means responsive to an empty supply of
articles other than coins.
Subclass:
17
Electric:
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Device in which
the sensing means actuates an electric circuit.
Subclass:
18
DELIVERER:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device
including at least one supply of coins and means to
controllably remove one or more coins therefrom.
Subclass:
19
Delivery from plural sources by a single actuation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Device which
includes two or more separate supplies of coins, and wherein
the means for removing coins includes structure operable to
simultaneously remove coins from more than one supply.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
29 for delivery of a distinct number of coins from a single
source.
39 for delivery of a single coin.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, subclasses 93+ for article
dispensers not otherwise provided for having plural sources
of articles and from which dispensing may be caused by a
single actuation of a control mechanism. See also subclasses
123+ and particularly 126+ for plural source article
dispensing devices having selector means.
Subclass:
20
Electric:
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Device in which
the means which removes coins is electrically operated.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
40 for electrically operated devices which deliver a single
coin.
Subclass:
21
Rectilinearly reciprocating:
This subclass is indented under subclass 20. Device in which
the means which removes coins includes coin engaging
structure which is limited to straight line, back and forth
movement.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
37 for a rectilinearly reciprocating deliverer which
delivers a distinct number of plural coins from a single
source.
41 for an electric rectilinearly reciprocating deliverer of
a single coin.
43 for a non-electric rectilinearly reciprocating deliverer
of a single coin.
Subclass:
22
Compound movement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Device in which
the means which removes coins includes coin engaging
structure which partakes of more than one character of
motion, either simultaneously or successively, in the normal
operation thereof (as rotating and reciprocating or
reciprocating and swinging, etc.) or partakes of motions
which are discontinuous and in different unaligned paths if
of the same character.
(1) Note. Rotation in one plane about a single axis is
considered to be only one character of motion.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
36 for deliverers having compound movement and which deliver
a distinct number of plural coins from a single source.
42 for deliverers having compound movement which deliver a
single coin.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, subclass 262 for article dispensers
having discharge assistants which have compound movement.
Subclass:
23
Rectilinearly reciprocating:
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Device in which
the means which removes coins includes coin engaging
structure which is limited to straight line, back and forth
movement.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
21 for an electric rectilinearly reciprocating deliverer
which delivers from plural sources by a single actuation.
37 for a rectilinearly reciprocating deliverer which
delivers a distinct number of plural coins from a single
source.
41 for an electric rectilinearly reciprocating deliverer of
a single coin.
43 for a non-electric rectilinearly reciprocating deliverer
of a single coin.
Subclass:
24
Ejector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Device in which
the structure which engages coins also imparts movement to
the coins in the direction of discharge.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
44 for rectilinearly reciprocating ejectors which deliver a
single coin.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, subclasses 268+ or article
dispensing including reciprocating discharge assistants.
Subclass:
25
Integral:
This subclass is indented under subclass 24. Device in which
the structure which engages coins from one supply of coins is
always fixed for movement with the structure for removing
coins of at least one other supply of coins.
Subclass:
26
Lever operated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 24. Device in which
the structure which engages coins is caused to move by an
element which turns on a fulcrum.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
45 for reciprocating lever operated ejectors which deliver a
single coin.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, subclass 274 for lever actuated
reciprocating discharge assistants for article dispensers.
Subclass:
27
Finger actuated (e.g. key button):
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Device in which
the element which turns on a fulcrum is caused to move by
manual manipulation of a key button.
(1) Note. The buttons operate in a manner similar to
typewriter keys and usually have indicia associated
therewith.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
46 for finger actuated, lever operated ejectors used in
combination with a rectilinearly reciprocating deliverer of a
single coin.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
235, Registers, subclasses 12+ for key operated cash
registers.
Subclass:
28
Finger actuated (e.g. key button):
This subclass is indented under subclass 24. Device in which
the structure which removes coins is caused to move by manual
manipulation of a key button.
(1) Note. The buttons operate in a manner similar to
typewriter keys and usually have indicia associated
therewith.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
27 for finger actuated, lever operated ejectors used in
combination with a rectilinearly reciprocating deliverer
which delivers from plural sources by a single actuation.
46 for finger actuated, lever operated ejectors used in
combination with a rectilinearly reciprocating deliverer of a
single coin.
47 for finger actuated ejectors used in combination with a
rectilinearly reciprocating deliverer of a single coin.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
235, Registers, subclasses 12+ for key operated cash
registers.
Subclass:
29
Delivery of a distinct number of plural coins from a single
source:
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Device which
includes one supply of coins and structure operable for
removing a specific or determined number of multiple coins
therefrom upon each operation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 19+ for coin delivery from plural sources by a
single actuation.
subclasses 39+ for delivery of a single coin.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, subclasses 206+ for an article
dispenser with quantity preselection means.
Subclass:
30
With counter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Device with
structure to tally the number of coins removed from the
supply of coins.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 58+ for counters not combined with deliverers.
Subclass:
31
And means to wrap delivered coins:
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Device in which
the coins removed from the supply are collected in a stack
with a removable container closely surrounding the stack.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
59 for wrappers not combined with deliverers.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
53, Package Making, subclasses 212+, 254, and 532 for
combined counters and wrappers wherein a complete package is
formed (totally encompassed).
Subclass:
32
Electric:
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Device in which
the structure which tallies the number of coins removed is
electrically operated.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
377, Electrical Pulse Counters, Pulse Dividers, or Shift
Registers: Circuits and Systems, subclass 7 for electrical
counters for coins.
Subclass:
33
Apertured coin mover:
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Device including
an element with at least one coin receiving hole for
conveying the coins past the structure for tallying the
number of coins.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
13 for an apertured coin mover in an assorter.
Subclass:
34
Notched coin mover:
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Device including
an element with at least one radial projection forming a coin
receiving cut out for conveying the coins past the structure
for tallying the number of coins.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
35 for a star wheel which is moved by the coins to actuate
the counter.
Subclass:
35
Star wheel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Device including
an element with radial projections forming coin receiving cut
outs for operating the structure for tallying the number of
coins as the structure for removing coins forces each coin
against a projection to rotate the element.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
34 for devices wherein the coin receiving element conveys
the coin.
Subclass:
36
Compound movement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Device in which
the means which removes coins includes coin engaging
structure which partakes of more than one character of
motion, either simultaneously or successively, in the normal
operation thereof (as rotating and reciprocating or
reciprocating and swinging, etc.) or partakes of motions
which are discontinuous and in different unaligned paths if
of the same character.
(1) Note. Rotation in one plane about a single axis is
considered to be only one character of motion.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
22 for deliverers having compound movement and which deliver
from plural sources by a single actuation.
42 for deliverers having compound movement which deliver a
single coin.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, subclass 262 for article dispensers
having discharge assistants, including compound movement.
Subclass:
37
Rectilinearly reciprocating:
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Device in which
the structure which removes coins includes a coin engaging
element which is limited to straight line, back and forth
movement.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
21 for an electric rectilinearly reciprocating deliverer
which delivers from plural sources by a single actuation.
23 for a non-electric rectilinearly reciprocating deliverer
which delivers from plural sources by a single actuation.
41 for an electric rectilinearly reciprocating deliverer of
a single coin.
43 for a non-electric rectilinearly reciprocating deliverer
of a single coin.
Subclass:
38
Plural superposed ejectors:
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Device in which
the structure which removes coins includes at least two coin
engaging elements which are situated one over another as in a
stack.
Subclass:
39
Delivery of a single coin:
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Device which
include at least one supply of coins and structure operable
for removing only one coin upon each operation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
19 for delivery from plural sources by a single actuation.
29 for delivery of a distinct number of plural coins from a
single source.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, appropriate subclasses for the
dispensing of articles other than coins.
Subclass:
40
Electric:
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Device in which
the structure which removes the coin is electrically
operated.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
20 for electric delivery of plural coins by a single
actuation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, subclass 129 for electrical control
for dispensing articles other than coins.
Subclass:
41
Rectilinearly reciprocating:
This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Device in which
the structure which removes the coin includes a coin engaging
element which is limited to straight line, back and forth
movement.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
21 for an electric rectilinearly reciprocating deliverer
which delivers from plural sources by a single actuation.
23 for a non-electric rectilinearly reciprocating deliverer
which delivers from plural sources by a single actuation.
37 for a rectilinearly reciprocating deliverer which
delivers a distinct number of plural coins from a single
source.
Subclass:
42
Compound movement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Device in which
the means which removes coins includes coin engaging
structure which partakes of more than one character of
motion, either simultaneously or successively, in the normal
operation thereof (as rotating and reciprocating or
reciprocating and swinging, etc.) or partakes of motions
which are discontinuous and in different unaligned paths if
of the same character.
(1) Note. Rotation in one plane about a single axis is
considered to be only one character of motion.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
22 for deliverers having compound movement and which deliver
from plural sources by a single actuation.
36 for deliverers having compound movement and which deliver
a distinct number of plural coins from a single source.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, subclass 262 for article dispensers
having discharge assistants. including compound movement.
Subclass:
43
Rectilinearly reciprocating:
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Device in which
the structure which removes the coin includes a coin engaging
element which is limited to straight line, back and forth
movement.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
21 for an electric rectilinearly reciprocating deliverer
which delivers from plural sources by a single actuation.
23 for a non-electric rectilinearly reciprocating deliverer
which delivers from plural sources by a single actuation.
37 for a rectilinearly reciprocating deliverer which
delivers a distinct number of plural coins from a single
source.
41 for an electric rectilinearly reciprocating deliverer of
a single coin.
Subclass:
44
Ejector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 43. Device in which
the structure which removes a coin also imparts movement to
the coin in the direction of discharge.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
24 for rectilinearly reciprocating ejectors which deliver
from plural sources by a single actuation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, subclasses 268+ for article
dispensing including reciprocating discharge assistants.
Subclass:
45
Lever operated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Device in which
the element which engages the coin is caused to move by
another element which turns on a fulcrum.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
26 for rectilinearly reciprocating, lever operated ejectors
which deliver from plural sources by a single actuation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, subclass 274 for lever actuated
reciprocating discharge assistants for article dispensers.
Subclass:
46
Finger actuated (e.g. key button):
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Device in which
the element which turns on a fulcrum is caused to move by
manual manipulation of a key button.
(1) Note. The buttons operate in a manner similar to
typewriter keys and usually have indicia associated
therewith.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
27 for finger actuated, lever operated ejectors used in
combination with a rectilinearly reciprocating deliverer
which delivers from plural sources by a single actuation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
235, Registers, subclasses 12+ for key operated cash
registers.
Subclass:
47
Finger actuated (e.g. key button):
This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Device in which
the structure which removes a coin is caused to move by
manual manipulation of a key button.
(1) Note. The buttons operate in a manner similar to
typewriter keys and usually have indicia associated
therewith.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
27 for finger actuated, lever operated ejectors used in
combination with a rectilinearly reciprocating deliverer
which delivers from plural sources by a single actuation.
28 for finger actuated ejectors used in combination with a
rectilinearly reciprocating deliverer which delivers from
plural sources by a single actuation.
46 for finger actuated, lever operated ejectors used in
combination with a rectilinearly reciprocating deliverer of a
single coin.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
235, Registers, subclasses 12+ for key operated cash
registers.
Subclass:
48
With follower:
This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Device including
an element which pushes the entire contents of any supply of
coins towards the structure which removes the coin.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
51 for a follower in combination with a rotary deliverer for
a single coin which has a resilient outlet.
53 for a follower used in combination with other devices
which deliver a single coin.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, subclasses 226+ for article
dispensers with followers.
Subclass:
49
Rotary:
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Device in which
the structure which removes the coin moves in an arcuate
path.
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12 for a rotating assorter which sorts the smallest coins
first.
57 for rotary coin delivery means in general.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, subclass 277 for rotary discharge
assistants for dispensers.
Subclass:
50
Resilient outlet:
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Device in which
the coin is removed from any of the supplies of coins through
an opening which elastically deforms to allow coin passage
and then regains its original shape.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, subclasses 307+ for article
dispensers having a resilient outlet.
Subclass:
51
With follower:
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Device including
an element which pushes the entire contents of any of the
supplies of coins towards the opening.
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48 for a follower in combination with a rectilinearly
reciprocating ejector which delivers a single coin.
53 for a follower used in combination with other devices
which deliver a single coin.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, subclasses 226+ for article
dispensers with followers.
Subclass:
52
Spring biased:
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Device in which
the pushing element is a resilient member.
Subclass:
53
With follower:
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Device including
an element which pushes the entire contents of any supply of
coins towards an opening.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
48 for a follower in combination with a rectilinearly
reciprocating ejector which delivers a single coin.
51 for a follower in combination with a rotary deliverer for
a single coin which has a resilient outlet.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, subclasses 226+ for article
dispensers with followers.
Subclass:
54
Spring biased:
This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Device in which
the pushing element is a resilient member.
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52 for a spring biased follower used in combination with a
device which delivers a single coin and has a resilient
outlet.
Subclass:
55
Vibratory:
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Device in which
the means to remove coins includes an element which imparts a
shaking movement to the coin supply to controllably remove
coins.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
8 for an assorter which sorts by agitation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, subclasses 200+ for vibrating and
agitating article dispensers.
222, Dispensing, subclass 161 and 196+ for vibrating and
agitating dispensers.
Subclass:
56
Belt or chain:
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Device in which
the means to remove coins includes an elongated flexible
member for controllably removing at least one coin from a
supply of coins.
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7 and 11, for belts or chains combined with sorting
mechanisms.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
198, Conveyors: Power-Driven, subclasses 804+ for endless
conveyors in general.
Subclass:
57
Rotary:
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Device in which
the means to remove coins includes an element which moves in
an arcuate path for controllably removing at least one coin
from a supply of coins.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
12 for a rotating assorter which sorts the smallest coins
first.
49 for devices in which a single coin is delivered by a
rotary member.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, subclass 277 for rotary discharge
assistants for dispensers.
Subclass:
58
COUNTER OR INDICATOR:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device
to tally the number or indicate the number or value of coins
in a group of coins.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
194, Check-Actuated Control Mechanisms, appropriate
subclasses for check-controlled devices which determine the
value of coins, and particularly subclasses 215+ for
check-actuated control mechanisms which determine the value
of a plurality of accumulated coins.
377, Electrical Pulse Counters, Pulse Dividers, or Shift
Registers: Circuits and Systems, subclass 7 for coin
counting with only nominal coin handling.
Subclass:
59
With means to wrap coins:
This subclass is indented under subclass 58. Device in which
the coins are collected in a stack with a removable container
closely surrounding the stack.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
31 for the combination of a coin counter and wrapper used
specifically with a device which delivers a distinct number
of plural coins from a single source.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
53, Package Making, subclasses 212+, 254, and 532 for
combined counters and wrappers wherein a complete package is
formed (totally encompassed).
Subclass:
60
Graduated markings:
This subclass is indented under subclass 58. Device in which
the number of coins is determined by comparison to a series
of adjacent marks.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
73, Measuring and Testing, subclasses 426+ for measuring
vessels provided with inspection means.
221, Article Dispensing, subclass 155 for article dispensing
devices having transparent inspecting or viewing means.
222, Dispensing, subclass 158 for material dispensers having
graduated markings.
Subclass:
61
STACKER:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device
including structure to aid in placing coins face to face to
form a generally aligned pile or row.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
53, Package Making, subclass 532 for stacking coins and like
articles in combination with packaging.
Subclass:
62
With tapered guide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 61. Device including
converging walls to flow coins.
Subclass:
63
MISCELLANEOUS:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Coin
handling device not classifiable elsewhere.
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