Coin validation
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Aug 25, 1998
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Mar 4, 1996
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Mar 29, 1994
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Abstract
Coin validation apparatus comprising a coin path (2, 5, 6); an impact element (14) disposed in the coin path to be contacted by a coin (10); an impact transducer (8) arranged to generate an output signal in dependence on vibration of the impact element (14); and control means (7) for determining a coin parameter based on the output signal; characterised in that the impact element (14) is shaped to create multiple impacts with a passing coin (10).
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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MEI INC | 1301 WILSON DRIVE WEST CHESTER PA 19380 |
International Classification(s)

- 1996 Application Filing Year
- G07D Class
- 68 Applications Filed
- 39 Patents Issued To-Date
- 57.36 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Allan, Richard Douglas | Reading, GB | 4 | 25 |
# of filed Patents : 4 Total Citations : 25 | |||
Bointon, Richard Guy | Plymouth, GB | 6 | 20 |
# of filed Patents : 6 Total Citations : 20 | |||
Funnell, Nicola Marie | Wokingham, GB | 1 | 6 |
# of filed Patents : 1 Total Citations : 6 |
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- 6 Citation Count
- G07D Class
- 5.88 % this patent is cited more than
- 27 Age
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