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Check-actuated control mechanisms July category listing 07/09

20090188770 - Coin drop mechanism: A coin drop mechanism comprises a support member movably connected to a channel member. A contoured channel configured to receive at least one coin is formed on at least one of the members and defines a coin slot when the members are in contact with each other. The channel is... Agent: Christie, Parker & Hale, LLP

20090183966 - Method and apparatus for automatic location-specific configuration management of a removable meter unit: A meter apparatus and method of operating a removable meter apparatus are described. The meter apparatus includes a tag associated with unique tag identification information and configured to be permanently affixed to a location housing at a unique physical location, and includes a removable meter unit configured to mate with... Agent: Townsend And Townsend And Crew, LLP

20090183967 - Paper sheet recognition apparatus and method: A paper sheet recognition apparatus includes a sensor that measures feature amounts of a paper sheet; a recognition unit that recognizes whether the paper sheet is genuine or counterfeit, and fit or unfit, based on the feature amount; a memory unit that stores therein a plurality of pieces of different... Agent: Foley And Lardner LLP Suite 500

20090178897 - Coin counter and voucher dispensing machine and method: A coin sorting and counting machine and a method for operating it to automatically dispense cash vouchers based on the value of the counted coins, manufacturers' coupons and store coupons. Coins are placed in a hopper tray angled downward from the horizontal. When the hinged tray is lifted, the coins... Agent: Perkins Coie LLP Patent-sea

20090166150 - Method and apparatus for discriminating documents: In a discrimination apparatus of the invention, a banknote or another paper as an object of discrimination is irradiated with ultraviolet radiation from an array of multiple ultraviolet-emitting LEDs. The ultraviolet radiation passes through a visible radiation block filter and is focused onto a preset site of the banknote by... Agent: Mcdermott Will & Emery LLP

20090166151 - Coin discrimination apparatus and method: A coin discrimination apparatus and method is provided. Coins, preferably after cleaning, e.g. using a trommel, are singulated by a coin pickup assembly configured to reduce jamming. A coin rail assists in providing separation between coins as they travel past a sensor. The sensor provides an oscillating electromagnetic field generated... Agent: Perkins Coie LLP Patent-sea

20090166152 - Two door electronic safe: A two door electronic safe is described wherein a bill acceptor, as well as other electronic control circuitry, and a banknote canister are partitioned in first and second compartments with access by first and second access doors, respectively, so that a service call can be made to service the bill... Agent: Priest & Goldstein PLLC