Mei, Inc.

Mars, Incorporated

Stephen R Watrous

Robert Clauser

Michael David Nunn

David Charles Deaville

Alfred F Bergeron

Jeffrey T Thawley

Christopher L Crawford

Kenneth B Wood

Brian Lee Lipford

John D Snider

Joel F Price

Neil Young

David Adam Blasko

Chad Schneider

Neil M Young

David Blasko

Robert J Clauser

A lockable, removable cassette is described. In an implementation, the cassette includes a plastic shell and a currency access door. The cassette may also include a flexible handle and/or an integrated grip. In addition, the cassette may include at least one of an aperture and a transparent window positioned to reveal the contents of the cassette. In an implementation, the cassette includes a stacking mechanism which may include a drive means having non-circular drive gears.

Lockable removable cassette

A method and apparatus are provided relating to a secure bag assembly to secure cash in transit ('CIT'). In some implementations, the secure bag assembly is installed in a lockable, removable cassette that is fitted to a bill validator. The cassette and bill validator can be installed in an enclosure like those found in retail kiosks, self-checkout terminals, retail safes or gaming machines. In such an implementation, bank notes are deposited in the bill validator and once identified and validated, are securely stacked in the bag assembly within the cassette. The bag assembly can be used for capacities of one banknote up to the maximum capacity allowed by the cassette. The bag assembly is secured in place when installed and is sealed automatically upon removal from the cassette.

Secure bag assembly for a lockable removable cassette

Stacker mechanisms and cassettes for banknotes and the like

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Moravia, NY, United States of America

Stephen R Watrous