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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 28, 2012
Filed:
Jul. 22, 2004
Robert L. Zwieg, Watertown, WI (US);
Thomas P. Adams, Oconomowoc, WI (US);
Jon R. Stieber, Oconomowoc, WI (US);
Myron W. Spoehr, Lake Mills, WI (US);
Daniel J. Folger, Oconomowoc, WI (US);
Robert E. Gunst, Neosho, WI (US);
Robert L. Zwieg, Watertown, WI (US);
Thomas P. Adams, Oconomowoc, WI (US);
Jon R. Stieber, Oconomowoc, WI (US);
Myron W. Spoehr, Lake Mills, WI (US);
Daniel J. Folger, Oconomowoc, WI (US);
Robert E. Gunst, Neosho, WI (US);
Talaris Inc., Watertown, WI (US);
Abstract
A self-service change redemption machine () has an intake area () for receiving batches of mixed coinage and conveying the coins to a coin sorter () for sorting, counting and directing coins into a plurality of coin chutes (). From there, the coins are routed to coin receptacles such as bags (). Multiple bags are provided for certain denominations. To fill multiple bags for a given denomination, repositionable diverter mechanisms () are provided between the chutes () and pluralities of bags for the respective denominations. The bags are held by bag holders () which extend downward from a substantially rigid one-piece chassis (), which also supports the diverter mechanisms (). The machine () has buttons () responsive to inputs from a user to turn on the machine, to process coins that are input through the intake area () and to issue the voucher or other form of credit. Instructions for using the machine () and other information are displayed on a screen display ().