Patents by Inventor Richard G. Bointon

Richard G. Bointon 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).

  • Coin routing gate
    Patent number: 5386902
    Abstract: A coin routing gate is formed by a solenoid, the armature of which is, or is directly coupled to, a resilient flexible member. Upon energization of the solenoid, the member is attracted to a yoke, and flexes during the course of its movement so that the path of movement is increased. The inherent resilience of the member shifts it back to its original position upon deenergization of the solenoid. The flexible member has a coin-directing surface, or is coupled to a coin-directing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1995
    Assignee: Mars Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard G. Bointon, Timothy P. Waite
  • Coin storage device
    Patent number: 5356333
    Abstract: A coin handling system includes two coin escrows which receive respectively high and low denomination coins. Each escrow comprises a helical structure with coins individually supported between successive turns of the helix. Each helical structure can store coins of any denomination in any location, and has exits at both ends to allow control over the sequence in which the coins are sent to a cash box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Assignee: Mars, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard G. Bointon, John J. Comfort