Patents by Inventor Cherrie L. Brown

Cherrie L. Brown 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).

  • Currency processing machine with multiple internal coin receptacles
    Patent number: 6637576
    Abstract: A currency processing machine for processing currency including coins of mixed denominations that are input by a user comprises a coin counter for determining the aggregate value of the coins of mixed denominations, a coin bin for holding the counted coins discharged from the coin counter, and a coin sorter for storing coins discharged from the coin bin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Cummins-Allison Corp.
    Inventors: John E. Jones, William J. Jones, Mark C. Munro, Cherrie L. Brown, George T. Seelenbinder, Eric R. Carver, John C. Peklo
  • Currency handling system having multiple output receptacles
    Patent number: 6398000
    Abstract: An apparatus for transferring a plurality of documents from a first compartment to a second compartment. The apparatus comprises a plunger assembly having a paddle adapted to contact the documents, and at least one outwardly extending arm hingedly connected to the plunger assembly. A gate is disposed between the first compartment and the second compartment forming a document supporting surface. The gate has an open position and a closed position. At least one lever extends from the gate, the lever being in a first position when the gate is in the closed position and the lever being in a second position when the gate is in the open position. The gate moves from the closed position to the open position when the paddle urges the documents against the gate from the first compartment towards the second compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Cummins-Allison Corp.
    Inventors: Charles P. Jenrick, Matthew L. Anderson, Robert J. Klein, Curtis W. Hallowell, Mark C. Munro, Cherrie L. Brown
  • Currency processing machine with multiple internal coin receptacles
    Patent number: 6318537
    Abstract: A currency processing machine in which a user deposits funds including coins of mixed denominations and paper notes is provided. The currency processing machine comprises means for receiving and counting the paper notes, a hopper for receiving the coins of mixed denominations, and means for determining the amount of the deposited funds. A sorting device sorts the mixed coins into denominations. A coin receptacle station for each denomination receives the sorted coins. Each of the coin receptacle stations includes a plurality of coin receptacles for holding the sorted coins and a coin distribution mechanism for selectively distributing the sorted coins between the plurality of coin receptacles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: Cummins-Allison Corp.
    Inventors: John E. Jones, William J. Jones, Mark C. Munro, Cherrie L. Brown, George T. Seelenbinder, Eric R. Carver, John C. Peklo