Abstract: An apparatus for handling a resilient coin holder of the type having terminal ends and a coin-receiving mouth extending longitudinally thereof and defined by opposed side walls of the holder through which coins are received laterally thereof, comprising in combination frame structure, a first jaw member on the frame structure, the first jaw member adapted to receive and engage with a first side wall of the coin holder when placed on the apparatus, and a second jaw member adapted to receive and engage with a second side wall of the coin holder, the second jaw member being so arranged as to permit movement thereof relative to the first jaw member whereby to displace the first and second side walls relative to one another to permit coins within the holder to be released therefrom. Also disclosed are methods of releasing coins from a coin holder of the above-mentioned type.

Abstract: A safe deposit box system which is either front loading or side loading. Each of the safe storage boxes has an integral lock housing adapted to be locked into the frame forming the compartments into which the safe storage boxes are retained. The lock housing has a latch operated by a lock device in the housing, and there is provided a latch receiving seat in the frame defining the compartment, and the material of the lock housing is of a sturdier construction than the material forming the construction of the tray of the safe storage box.

Abstract: A security storage system comprising a security storage chest having a lock and a compartmented frame. The frame is slidably mounted in the chest to move in or out in a straight line. Access to the compartments is from the side of the frame in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of movement of the frame. Each compartment holds a security storage box. Each box has a construction permitting it to be locked into the frame.