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Coin counter dejamming method and apparatus

  • US 5,746,299 A
  • Filed: 04/27/1995
  • Issued: 05/05/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/27/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. Apparatus for coin counting using a gravity-fed mechanism comprising:

  • means for receiving a plurality of coins in a first location;

    means for identifying a plurality of coin denomination;

    gravity-fed means for conveying at least some of said plurality of coins from said means for receiving to said means for identifying;

    means, coupled to said means for identifying, for detecting an abnormal condition of coin movement or position while coins are being conveyed by said gravity-fed means; and

    means, coupled to said gravity-fed means, for automatically correcting said abnormal condition.

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