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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 08, 1994
Filed:
Nov. 25, 1992
Salvatore Anello, Highland, NY (US);
Nathan Turk, Highland, NY (US);
Sandt Technology, Ltd., Highland, NY (US);
Abstract
A change return protection device is disclosed which prevents thieves from stuffing flexible material into the change return chutes of coin-operated machines. The device prevents stuffing of the change return chute when the change return door is opened by incorporating a blocking flap and a swinging flap around which the flexible material cannot be inserted. The device also includes a reinforcement plate which more securely joins the blocking flap to the change return door and a flat plate having V-shaped notch with sharpened edges which further prevents stuffing. Finally, the device includes an adjustable screw which restricts the size of the coin return door opening. The device is suitable for use in existing change return mechanisms.