And Indexing Means Differently Responsive To Various Check Values Patents (Class 194/227)
  • Patent number: 10961149
    Abstract: Cleaning machine (20) of glass articles (G), comprising: a support (21) for supporting a glass article (G); and a heating device (22, 25) located in the vicinity of the support (21), at a distance therefrom, and configured to emit a heat flow (F, H) in the direction of a surface (G1) of the glass article (G) supported by the support (21).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: KERAGLASS INDUSTRIES S.R.L.
    Inventor: Stefano Spezzani
  • Patent number: 7494000
    Abstract: A snack dispenser comprises tiers stacked to resemble a wedding cake. Each tier includes a trough divided into transparent slots into which a snack may be placed. The troughs are mounted on a rotatable carousel having a transparent front shell with transparent locked doors therein. The doors are unlocked by a door control mechanism when coins of proper monetary value are inserted into a coin box. The coin box accepts and learns the value of different types of coins, or accepts personal identification numbers. Opening the door blocks the rotation of the carousel, blocks the opening of other doors, and resets the credit of the coins inserted. When closed, the door locks all doors until additional coins are inserted. Servicing the dispenser includes removal of the front shell, removal of empty tiers, and replacement of replenished tiers. All segments can be removed and collapsed into a flat position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Newco Enterprises Inc.
    Inventor: Billy J. Castleberry
  • Publication number: 20040112709
    Abstract: A coin-operated cabinet lock is constructed to include a casing having a coin slot and a coin return, an adjustment unit adapted to adjust the opening of the coin slot to fit one of a set of coins, a track unit provided inside the casing and adapted to guide an inserted coin from the coin slot to the coin return, a back cover covering the casing, and a locking mechanism installed in the back cover with the keyway of the lock cylinder exposed to the outside of the cabinet for receiving the key.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventor: Ping Jan Yang
  • Publication number: 20040079616
    Abstract: A snack dispenser comprises tiers stacked to resemble a wedding cake. Each tier includes a trough divided into transparent slots into which a snack may be placed. The troughs are mounted on a rotatable carousel having a transparent front shell with transparent locked doors therein. The doors are unlocked by a door control mechanism when coins of proper monetary value are inserted into a coin box. The coin box accepts and learns the value of different types of coins, or accepts personal identification numbers. Opening the door blocks the rotation of the carousel, blocks the opening of other doors, and resets the credit of the coins inserted. When closed, the door locks all doors until additional coins are inserted. Servicing the dispenser includes removal of the front shell, removal of empty tiers, and replacement of replenished tiers. All segments can be removed and collapsed into a flat position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventor: Billy J. Castleberry
  • Patent number: 6467603
    Abstract: A snack dispenser consists of a series of tiers stacked to resemble a wedding cake. Each tier includes a trough divided into slots. A snack may be placed into each slot. The front of each slot is transparent. The troughs or trays are mounted on a rotatable carousel. The carousel is covered with a backshell and a transparent front shell. The front shell has transparent doors therein. By inserting a proper amount of money and aligning the carousel so that the desired snack is beneath a door; the door may be opened and the customer may withdraw his snack from that slot. The opening of the door blocks the rotation of the carousel, blocks the opening of the remaining doors, and also resets or cancels the credit of the coins inserted. When the single door is closed again, all doors will be blocked so that a person can not again open a door until proper coins are inserted. To service the dispenser the front shell is removed. A segment of all tiers is removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: Newco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Billy J. Castleberry
  • Patent number: 5099975
    Abstract: A coin control mechanism for use with a periodical dispensing device, the device comprising a first coin chute capable of allowing the passage of nickel, dime, and quarter denomination coins therethrough but which rejects dollar coins, a second coin chute capable of allowing passage of dollar coins therethrough; a diverter in the first coin chute, weight and size responsive, and will reject dollar coins into the second coin chute; and levers (704) and (242), responsive to the passage of coins through the two coin chutes, to operate the totalizer (268) to advance the totalizer from a non-dispensing position to a predetermined dispensing position as coins pass through the chutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1992
    Assignee: Kaspar Wire Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph J. Ullman, Eugene Kazmir
  • Patent number: 5025908
    Abstract: A coin control mechanism (52) for use with a dispensing device having an access door. The coin control mechanism includes a door locking assembly disengaged by the action of a totalizer which rotates in response to the denomination of coins dropped through a coin chute. The totalizer is connected to a price control unit comprised of three rotatable slotted rings whose slot positions may be changed to reflect different desired cumulative values of coins needed to activate the mechanism by varying the position of the slots with respect to a release bar (510) and the other slots on the split ring assembly (500). The slotted rings advance towards the release bar (510) in response to the rotation of the totalizer. When a slot engages the relase bar (510), the release latch is activated and the access door is unlatched.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1991
    Assignee: Kaspar Wire Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph J. Ullman, Alan P. Kahanek
  • Patent number: 4971186
    Abstract: A coin operated vending machine is disclosed having a mechanism for setting at least three prices at which an article is to be vended. Price selection is remotely effected by an externally accessible lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1990
    Assignee: EB Metal Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Evelyn Friedman, William R. Carswell
  • Patent number: 4915206
    Abstract: A coin control mechanism for use with a dispensing device having an access door. The coin control mechanism includes a door locking assembly disengaged by the action of a totalizer which rotates in response to the denomination of coins dropped through a coin chute. The totalizer is connected to a price control unit comprised of multiple rotatable slotted rings whose slot positions may be changed to reflect different desired cumulative values of coins needed to activate the mechanism by varying the position of the slots with respect to a release bar and the other slots on the split ring assembly. The slotted rings advance towards the release bar in response to the rotation of the totalizer. When a slot engages the release bar, the release latch is activated and the access door is unlatched.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1990
    Inventors: Harvey G. Kresta, Ralph J. Ullman
  • Patent number: 4880406
    Abstract: A meter apparatus wherein time is purchased upon deposit of a coin or the like for setting of a clock mechanism. A parking meter may be involved, and a rotatable handle is provided for operating a drive shaft connected between the clock mechanism and handle. A clutch is interposed between the handle and drive shaft with the clutch including a pin or other releasable element engaging both the shaft and handle. A spring force is applied to the pin so that normal rotation of the handle will operate the drive shaft. Excessive force will release the pin in opposition to the spring so that damage will not occur even upon continued rotation of the handle. The pin and handle are ordinarily reset in a proper starting position so that the next operation of the meter will proceed in correct fashion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1989
    Assignee: Duncan Industries Parking Control Systems Corp.
    Inventors: John W. Van Horn, Clyde Johnson
  • Patent number: 4865178
    Abstract: A vending machine for dispensing single copies of newspapers or the like by the operation of a pull and push handle that is linked to a plate carrying needles that draw one copy of a newspaper outwardly from a tray through a dispensing door. The newspapers are carried on a spring biased tray that advances newspapers upwardly. The tray is controlled by a brake lock mechanism that allows the tray to be moved upward to a sufficient distance relative to the dispensing door so that only a single copy is drawn outwardly and wherein the brake lock locks the tray at the same respective vertical location for the next paper to be dispensed. A safety ratchet mechanism is arranged with a cable pulley system that is driven by a tension spring arrangement whereby the delivery person may load incremental amounts of newspapers on the tray and safely advance the tray downwardly against the spring loading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1989
    Assignee: Lew Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank S. Lewandowski
  • Patent number: 4844229
    Abstract: A coin operated vending machine is disclosed having a mechanism for setting at least three prices at which an article is to be vended. Price selection is remotely effected by an externally accessible lock. A totalizer sums the inserted coins and in response to the insertion of the required amount permits the opening of the vending door. An important feature resides in the provision of a lock by which any one of the prices can be selected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1989
    Assignee: EB Metal Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Evelyn Friedman, William R. Carswell
  • Patent number: 4828097
    Abstract: A coin control mechanism for use with a dispensing machine and containing a three-way adjustable price setter and a mechanical linkage to quickly change the coin control mechanism among any one of three preset prices, thus allowing for different price settings on different days. Three adjustable legs control the preinsertion position of a totalizer which calculates the cumulative total of coins inserted into the coin chute of the coin control mechanism. A three-position keyway and linkage allows an operator to quickly change the preinsertion position of the totalizer from outside of the coin control mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1989
    Assignee: Kaspar Wire Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Harvey Kresta, Ralph J. Ullmann
  • Patent number: 4747478
    Abstract: A coin sorter is described for sorting coins of different denominations by means of ramps and flaps, the sorted coins being directed to different chutes, one chute being provided for each coin denomination, the chutes and coin exit openings at the ends of chutes as well as the ramps being formed in two complementary parts of the coin sorter. The sorter may be provided either in a coin operated assembly for use in an existing coin operated vending machine or in a new machine and in either case is best used in conjunction with a coin totalizer having a ratchet wheel, a price cam and at least two circular cams, the price cam and circular cams being rotatable with the ratchet wheel when the latter is rotated by a trip wire-lever, the degree of rotation being determined by the chute through which a given coin passes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1988
    Assignee: Evelyn Friedman
    Inventors: Evelyn Friedman, William R. Carswell, Martin A. Borho, Nicholas J. Frandino
  • Patent number: 4667689
    Abstract: A display device which can mechanically and cumulatively count and display the amount of money for coins. The use of coins having a random relation between nominal values and diameters is possible by the provision of operation members. The operation members include carry operation members, each of the operation members has a corresponding digit display wheel which shows the cumulative amount of money. A coin inlet and guide member has pushing members for pushing a suitable operation member without pushing other operation members. To this end, the operation member other than the carry operation member each has at least one groove with a reception surface to which the pushing member abuts for pushing the operation member and an idle groove which is not actuated by another of the pushing members if it is guided into the idle groove. The idle groove serves as eliminating the problem of the random relation between nominal values and diameters of the coins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1987
    Assignee: Nishihara Shokai Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Narahisa Kohashi
  • Patent number: 4607739
    Abstract: A coin activated timer mechanism particularly useful as a parking meter including a sensing device for sensing the value of coins received in a coin receiving device in order to actuate through a transmission lever a time indicator mechanism which includes a timer disc rotatable in individual angular steps for providing an indication of a time period dependent upon the value of the coins received. A clockwork mechanism returns the time indicator mechanism to a position indicating expiration of the time period and a function lever operates to effect actuation of the timer disc through the individual angular steps. The function lever is driven by the transmission lever to a position at which the time indicator mechanism is released with the timer disc being simultaneously guided to a position indicating a determined time allotment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1986
    Assignee: Kienzle Apparate GmbH
    Inventor: Bernhard Kaiser
  • Patent number: 4592461
    Abstract: A vending machine for newspapers and the like having a coin operated mechanism with:(a) a coin sorter;(b) a coin chute assembly having a plurality of vertical chutes through which coins of different denominations, from the coin sorter, fall;(c) a trip wire, one end of which extends through the coin chutes and can move downwardly in the chutes with downward movement of coins;(d) a totalizer, connected to the other end of the trip wire, for counting the value of coins which fall through the coin chutes; and(e) a vending controller connected to the totalizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 3, 1986
    Assignee: Evelyn Friedman
    Inventors: Evelyn Friedman, William R. Carswell
  • Patent number: 4583630
    Abstract: Coin apparatus having coin chutes for nickels, dimes and quarters with a totalizer activated by a pivoted trip wire having a finger extending across the coin chutes is modified to accept an increased total value of coins. This modification is brought about by changing the paths of the coin chutes so that the coins index a fewer number of increments on the totalizer for each coin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1986
    Inventor: Bernard Kalishman