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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 08, 2005
Filed:
Aug. 28, 2003
Dan Gerrity, Bellevue, WA (US);
Aaron Finch, Seattle, WA (US);
Chris Ferguson, Redmond, WA (US);
Scott Scherer, Seattle, WA (US);
Rick Riday, Redmond, WA (US);
Larry D. Cannon, Bothell, WA (US);
Dan Gerrity, Bellevue, WA (US);
Aaron Finch, Seattle, WA (US);
Chris Ferguson, Redmond, WA (US);
Scott Scherer, Seattle, WA (US);
Rick Riday, Redmond, WA (US);
Larry D. Cannon, Bothell, WA (US);
Coinstar, Inc., Bellevue, WA (US);
Abstract
Methods and systems for cleaning coins and issuing a redeemable voucher for same. In one embodiment, an apparatus for issuing a redeemable voucher includes a coin input region configured to receive a plurality of coins, and a user interface configured to receive a request for a redeemable voucher. The apparatus can further include a debris separation device having a first opening configured to receive the plurality of coins from the coin input region, and at least a first wall forming an interior surface and an exterior surface. The first wall of the debris separation device includes at least one second opening smaller than the first opening and sized to prevent passage therethrough of the smallest coin of the plurality of coins. A driver can be configured to move the debris separation device and agitate the plurality of coins.