US4280034A
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Visual angle adjustable portable cash register
Assignee: Sharp Corp
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Filing: 1979-02-28
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Granted: 1981-07-21
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Expires: 1999-02-28
Abstract
Abstract A compact cash register comprises a first member for freely adjusting the visual angle of the same. The first member is connected to a second member of a casing of the compact cash register so as to provide in order to adjust the visual angle of the cash register. The first member comprises a ball biased continuously by a spring. The second member includes a cavity formed on the surface of a cover of the casing. The connection between the first member and the second member allows the compact cash register to be supported obliquely. The connection may be formed as a ratchet mechanism, a pivotal mechanism and the like. The casing comprises at least two compartments each containing the compact cash register and cash, the two compartments being adjacent to each other.
Inventors
- 👤 Akira Ezaki
- 👤 Yoshiaki Kobayashi
- 👤 Sigeaki Hayashi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:19
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07G; G07G1/00; G07G1/0018
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A calculating machine unit, comprising: calculating means having an outer housing; and case means having an outer housing for retaining said calculating means therein, the outer housing of said case means being held in contact with one end of the outer housing of said calculating means at a first contacting point, said case means being a separate unit relative to said calculating means, said case means further including, cash case means for storing currency therein, and support means mounted to the outer housing of said case means for supporting the other end of said calculating means, said support means being held in contact with said other end of said calculating means at a second contacting point, said support means being movable to an angular position for selectively varying the angle of orientation of said calculating means relative to said case means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A calculating machine unit, comprising: calculating means having an outer housing; and case means having an outer housing for retaining said calculating means therein, the outer housing of said case means being held in contact with one end of the outer housing of said calculating means at a first contacting point, said case means being a separate unit relative to said calculating means, said case means further including, cash case means for storing currency therein, and support means mounted to the outer housing of said case means for supporting the other end of said calculating means, said support means being held in contact with said other end of said calculating means at a second contacting point, said support means being movable to an angular position for selectively varying the angle of orientation of said calculating means relative to said case means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A calculating machine unit in accordance with claim 1 wherein the location of said first contacting point is selectively variable for selectively increasing or decreasing said angle of orientation of said calculating means relative to said case means when said support means is moved to an angular position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
A calculating machine unit in accordance with claim 1 wherein the locations of the first and second contacting points are selectively variable for selectively increasing or decreasing said angle of orientation of said calculating means relative to said case means when said support means is moved to said angular position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
A calculating machine unit in accordance with claim 1 wherein the location of said second contacting point is selectively variable for selectively increasing or decreasing said angle of orientation of said calculating means relative to said case means when said support means is moved to said angular position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A circulating machine unit in accordance with claim 3 wherein said case means comprises: a first compartment means for retaining said calculating means; and a second compartment means constituting said cash case means for storing said currency therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
A calculating machine unit in accordance with claim 5 wherein one end of said support means is pivotably mounted in said first compartment of said case means, the other end of said support means being movable for selectively varying the angle of orientation of said calculating means relative to said case means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
85 words
A portable cash register for retaining currency therein, comprising: a calculating means; a case including a first area portion and a second area portion, said calculating means adapted to rest within said first area portion, said calculating means being unattached to and physically removable from said first area portion of said case when said calculating means rests therein, said second area portion including a plurality of compartment means for retaining said currency therein, said second area means having a cover securely disposed into engagement thereover.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
85 words
A portable cash register for retaining currency therein, comprising: a calculating means; a case including a first area portion and a second area portion, said calculating means adapted to rest within said first area portion, said calculating means being unattached to and physically removable from said first area portion of said case when said calculating means rests therein, said second area portion including a plurality of compartment means for retaining said currency therein, said second area means having a cover securely disposed into engagement thereover.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
78 words
A calculating machine unit in accordance with claim 5 wherein said first compartment means includes a first plurality of substantially parallel recesses disposed transversely across said first compartment means, said support means having a second plurality of substantially parallel recesses disposed transversely across the inside portion of said support means, said first plurality of substantially parallel recesses comprising a plurality of first contacting points, said second plurality of substantially parallel recesses comprising a plurality of second contacting points.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
72 words
A calculating machine unit in accordance with claim 8 wherein said one end of the outer housing of said calculating means is placed in a selected one of said first plurality of substantially parallel recesses, said other end of the outer housing of said calculating means is placed in a selected one of said second plurality of substantially parallel recesses thereby selectively varying the locations of the first and second contacting points.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
73 words
A portable cash register system capable of retaining currency, comprising: calculating means for performing calculating operations; and receiving means for receiving said currency and calculating means therein, said receiving means including, a first area for receiving said calculating means therein, and a second area for retaining said currency therein, said calculating means being physically unattached to and resting within said first area of said receiving means when said calculating means is received therein.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
73 words
A portable cash register system capable of retaining currency, comprising: calculating means for performing calculating operations; and receiving means for receiving said currency and calculating means therein, said receiving means including, a first area for receiving said calculating means therein, and a second area for retaining said currency therein, said calculating means being physically unattached to and resting within said first area of said receiving means when said calculating means is received therein.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
A portable cash register system capable of retaining currency in accordance with claim 10, further comprising: means for covering said second area thereby preventing said currency from falling out of said second area.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-07-20 | 1985-01-19 | 1985-07-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-07-20 | 1989-01-19 | 1989-07-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-07-20 | 1993-01-19 | 1993-07-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |