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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 19, 2001
Filed:
Sep. 24, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
Darrell Taylor, Duluth, GA (US);
Manfred Waldecker, Lawrenceville, GA (US);
Assignee:
Elcotel, Inc., Sarasota, FL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H04M 1/700 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H04M 1/700 ;
Abstract
A coin return assembly having enhanced protection against stuffing or ignition, is disclosed. A flapper member is hingedly attached to the upper portion of the coin return chute such that it is biased against displacement against the flow of coins through the coin chute. The hinge allows movement of the coins from the upper portion of the telephone through to the lower bucket area. The flapper seals substantially the entire coin path thereby preventing the insertion of stuffing material into the coin return chute or the passage of flames therethrough.