Patents by Inventor Arthur Hartvig

Arthur Hartvig has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4010766
    Abstract: There is disclosed a change dispensing apparatus which includes a coin receptacle forming a portion of the top surface of the dispensing apparatus. The dispensing apparatus also includes an insertable coin magazine comprising a plurality of coin channels each extending in a vertical direction and having a discharge end position around the rim of the coin receptacle. A cover member hinged to the top of the apparatus supports a plurality of coin ejector members, the cover member being moved to a closed position over the coin magazine and adjacent the coin receptacle where the ejector members will be positioned to engage the top coin in each coin channel for ejecting the coin into the coin receptacle when operated. Means are provided to hold the coins in each of the coin channels and for urging the coins into the topmost position in the coin channel for dispensing into the coin receptacle upon operation of the ejector member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1975
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1977
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph F. Bowles, Arthur Hartvig