Abstract: A compact, lightweight, manually operated voting machine with provisions for straight ticket, selective and write-in voting, and for choosing two or more candidates from a list of several running at large; with provision for recording each voter's choice on a punch card for computer counting, and including a mechanical counter automatically totalling the votes for each candidate for confirmation of the punch card count.

Abstract: A method of making a punching mechanism for multiple selective perforation of a computer compatible card for use with a punch selector bank having slidable rods which are engaged in a locked position by operator manipulation of corresponding keys is disclosed. The ends of the selector rods are adjacent the butt end of punches slidable in a fixed plate. A punch plate slidably receives the opposite cutting end of the punches. A perforate template is secured to the punch plate and spaced apart to provide a card slot between the punch and template. The punch includes a latching switch mechanism to insure the card is properly inserted which will not permit reciprocation of the punch unless the card is properly inserted. An eccentric drive is adapted to reciprocate the guide and template toward the punches and the punches blocked by the locked rods will perforate the inserted card. A special punch is adapted to sever a portion of the card after it is in the card slot to orient the card for subsequent processing.

Abstract: A compact, versatile voting machine is disclosed having adaptability for use with various vote registering devices such as tally counters and punch card apparatus. The voting machine includes a selector mechanism having a series of parallel columns housing voter operated key slides. A vertical interlock mechanism includes ball housing blocks which are alternately disposed between the key slides and house displaceable interlock balls in a tool line. The cam blocks are adjustable to limit the effective length of the tool line to establish groupings of candidates from which a single selection can be made. A magazine at the top of each column is adjustable to permit multiple selections from a grouping. Actuation of a key cams the interlock balls into the tool line, and when a predetermined number of voter selections have been made no additional keys can be actuated as they are blocked by the tool line.

Abstract: A compact, versatile voting machine is disclosed having adaptability for use with various vote registering devices such as tally counters and punch card apparatus. The voting machine includes a selector mechanism having a series of parallel columns housing voter operated key slides. A vertical interlock mechanism includes ball housing blocks which are alternately disposed between the key slides and house displaceable interlock balls in a tool line. The cam blocks are adjustable to limit the effective length of the tool line to establish groupings of candidates from which a single selection can be made. A magazine at the top of each column is adjustable to permit multiple selections from a grouping. Actuation of a key cams the interlock balls into the tool line, and when a predetermined number of voter selections have been made no additional keys can be actuated as they are blocked by the tool line.

Abstract: A voting machine includes a band interlock system for limiting the number of selections made. A plurality of aligned moveable selector keys are provided with cam surfaces on each key shaft. A rotatable column locking mechanism is mounted adjacent each key having a pair of removeable pins, one pivotal about the other. A slide device connects each key with the adjacent locking mechanism to rotate the mechanism as the key is depressed. A metal interlock band is threaded between each pair of removeable pins of selected column locking mechanisms to interconnect the corresponding voting keys. The interlock band is secured between clamps with a predetermined amount of slack. As each selection is made, the locking mechanism corresponding to the voted selection key pivots to reduce the slack in the interlock band. After a certain number of selections, the slack in the interlock band has been eliminated and the band is taut against the selected locking mechanism so that additional mechanisms cannot be rotated.

Abstract: A compact, versatile voting machine is disclosed having adaptability for use with various vote registering devices such as tally counters and punch card apparatus. The voting machine includes a selector mechanism having a series of parallel columns housing voter operated key slides. A vertical interlock mechanism includes ball housing blocks which are alternately disposed between the key slides and house displaceable interlock balls in a tool line. The cam blocks are adjustable to limit the effective length of the tool line to establish groupings of candidates from which a single selection can be made. A magazine at the top of each column is adjustable to permit multiple selections from a grouping. Actuation of a key cams the interlock balls into the tool line, and when a predetermined number of voter selections have been made no additional keys can be actuated as they are blocked by the tool line.