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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 12, 2019
Filed:
Nov. 20, 2017
Applicant:
Mesa West, Llc, Las Vegas, NV (US);
Inventor:
Robert Phillips, Las Vegas, NV (US);
Assignee:
MESA WEST, LLC, Las Vegas, NV (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G07D 7/00 (2016.01); G07D 7/04 (2016.01); G07D 7/121 (2016.01); G07D 7/12 (2016.01); G01N 21/64 (2006.01); G01N 21/17 (2006.01); G01N 21/33 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G07D 7/003 (2017.05); G07D 7/00 (2013.01); G07D 7/04 (2013.01); G07D 7/12 (2013.01); G07D 7/121 (2013.01); G01N 21/33 (2013.01); G01N 21/64 (2013.01); G01N 2021/1736 (2013.01); G01N 2021/1738 (2013.01);
Abstract
A miniaturized counterfeit detector provides multiple tests to ascertain the authenticity of currency in a rapid fashion. The miniaturized counterfeit detector comprises one or more sensors for magnetic ink testing. One or more backlights, illuminators or both may be provided for visual inspection of watermarks, florescent or other anti-counterfeiting features. The miniaturized counterfeit detector may be fastened to a surface and does not obstruct manipulation of currency to improve testing speed, especially when a number of currency items, such as banknotes or bills, are being tested.