Systems, methods and devices for processing coins utilizing a multi-material coin sorting disk

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10089812
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14936829

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Currency processing systems, coin processing machines, and methods of sorting coins with disk-type sorters are presented herein. A currency processing system is disclosed which includes a housing with an input area for receiving coins and receptacles for stowing processed coins. A disk-type coin processing unit is coupled to the coin input area and coin receptacles. The coin processing unit includes a rotatable disk for imparting motion to coins, and a sorting head adjacent the rotatable disk with shaped regions for guiding moving coins to exit channels which sort and discharge coins through exit stations to the coin receptacles. The sorting head includes a plurality of localized inserts that are fabricated from a material or materials which is/are distinct from the material of the sorting head. Each localized insert has a distinct shape and is readily removably attached at a distinct one of various predetermined locations on the sorting head.

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CUMMINS-ALLISON CORP852 FEEHANVILLE DRIVE MOUNT PROSPECT IL 60056

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Blake, John R St Charles, US 63 4248
Krbec, Marianne L Wood Dale, US 4 42
Mennie, Douglas U Barrington, US 195 27251
Newsom, Ricky Bolingbrook, US 5 8
Rasmussen, James M Chicago, US 151 9007
Wendell, David J Darien, US 12 648

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