US3849968A
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Apparatus for packing and dispensing thin objects
Assignee: Omron Corp
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Filing: 1973-11-14
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Granted: 1974-11-26
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Expires: 1993-11-14
Abstract
Abstract Automatic cash dispensing machine wherein a selected number of bills are automatically packed in an envelope, which is then delivered out. The machine is provided with means for storing a number of bills and two rolls of continuous sheets of paper or the like. The sheets are withdrawn from the two rolls to lie parallel one above the other, while a selected number of bills are taken out of the storing means to be inserted between the parallel sheets, which are then formed into an envelope enclosing the bills therein, and the envelope is delivered out of the machine.
Inventors
- 👤 K Tateisi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:05
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07D; G07D11/00; G07D11/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
278 words
An apparatus for dispensing money in envelopes, wherein the apparatus is responsive to a card inserted therein bearing first data, comprising: means for reading said first data, said first data being uniquely associated with second data stored in the apparatus; means actuated by a customer for entering information into the apparatus; comparing means for comparing information entered by said customer with said second data; and, paper money dispensing means actuated upon a correct comparison between said information and said second data to dispense a selected amount of paper money in the form of bills to the customer, wherein said paper money dispensing means comprises: means for storing said bills; means for removing one or more bills from said storing means; means for arranging said one or more bills in a predetermined manner; means for positioning said removed bills between overlying portions of envelope material; means including a press head and a support member vertically spaced therefrom for forming an envelope enclosing said bills from said overlying portions of envelope material, said press head including an elongated rib positioned adjacent the periphery of the underside of said press head and projecting therefrom for sealing said overlying portions of said envelope material so as to form an envelope substantially about said bills, said elongated rib having two ends, one end of which terminates in the vicinity of the other end thereof, leaving an opening in the otherwise sealed envelope sufficiently large to permit inspection of the enclosed bills, but not so large as to permit removal of the bills from the envelope without disturbing the seal thereof; and, means for delivering said envelope with the bills therein to said customer.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
278 words
An apparatus for dispensing money in envelopes, wherein the apparatus is responsive to a card inserted therein bearing first data, comprising: means for reading said first data, said first data being uniquely associated with second data stored in the apparatus; means actuated by a customer for entering information into the apparatus; comparing means for comparing information entered by said customer with said second data; and, paper money dispensing means actuated upon a correct comparison between said information and said second data to dispense a selected amount of paper money in the form of bills to the customer, wherein said paper money dispensing means comprises: means for storing said bills; means for removing one or more bills from said storing means; means for arranging said one or more bills in a predetermined manner; means for positioning said removed bills between overlying portions of envelope material; means including a press head and a support member vertically spaced therefrom for forming an envelope enclosing said bills from said overlying portions of envelope material, said press head including an elongated rib positioned adjacent the periphery of the underside of said press head and projecting therefrom for sealing said overlying portions of said envelope material so as to form an envelope substantially about said bills, said elongated rib having two ends, one end of which terminates in the vicinity of the other end thereof, leaving an opening in the otherwise sealed envelope sufficiently large to permit inspection of the enclosed bills, but not so large as to permit removal of the bills from the envelope without disturbing the seal thereof; and, means for delivering said envelope with the bills therein to said customer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
An apparatus of claim 1, including printing means operative to print identification marks on the dispensed envelopes, said marks identifying consecutively formed envelopes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
92 words
An apparatus of claim 1, wherein said positioning means in said paper money dispensing means includes first and second jaw means operative to clamp therebetween the bills present in said arranging means and means for moving said jaw means with the clamped bills into position between said overlying portions of envelope material, said jaw means being partially rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the positioned bills so as to facilitate disengagement of the jaw means from the bills without disturbing the position thereof and repositioning said jaw means adjacent said arranging means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
67 words
An apparatus of claim 1, wherein said arranging means includes means to vibrate the pile of bills present in the arranging means, and movable plates positioned adjacent at least one end and one side of the bills, said movable plates being movable in conjunction with the vibration of said bills by said vibrating means to arrange the bills such that they are substantially longitudinally and transversely coincident.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
An apparatus of claim 1, including means for recognizing that two or more bills are overlapped as said bills are removed from said storing means, and further including means for preventing said overlapped bills from reaching said arranging means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
73 words
An apparatus of claim 1, wherein said overlying portions of envelope material are initially joined at one end thereof, and includes means for spacing said overlying portions vertically apart from one another, the spaced overlying portions thereby forming a cavity into which said bills are positioned, and further includes a plate projecting from said press head for holding said one end in place while said bills are positioned between said spaced overlying portions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
131 words
An apparatus of claim 6, wherein said overlying portions include top and bottom overlying portions, and wherein said spacing means includes a first set of roller means positioned so as to maintain the bottom overlying portion on which said bills are positioned substantially horizontal, and a second set of roller means positioned vertically therefrom, including one roller means partially supporting said top overlying portion away from said bottom overlying portion, said one roller means being movable beneath said top overlying portion in the direction of said one end thereof, so that when said one roller means is positioned at one end of its movement nearest the one end of the overlying portions, a cavity between the overlying portions is formed which is sufficiently large to permit the positioning of bills therebetween.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-11-25 | 1978-05-27 | 1978-11-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-25 | 1982-05-27 | 1982-11-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-25 | 1986-05-27 | 1986-11-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |