Coin counter/sorter and coupon/voucher dispensing machine and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7028827
SERIAL NO

08689826

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A coin sorting and counting machine and a method for operating it to automatically dispense cash vouchers based on the value of the counted coins, manufacturers' coupons and store coupons. Coins are placed in a hopper tray. When the hinged tray is lifted, the coins travel through a waste management system and into the coin sorting and counting apparatus. The value of the coins and the number of coins within each denomination are displayed as the coins are counted. After sorting, the coins fall into a temporary holding area. At this point the transaction can either be canceled or accepted. If the transaction is canceled, the coins are returned. If the transaction is accepted, the coins fall into a storage area and the user is issued a cash voucher and a series of store coupons. Manufacturers' coupons are dispensed regardless of whether or not the transaction is accepted.

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COINSTAR LLC2711 CENTERVILLE ROAD SUITE 400 WILMINGTON DE 19808

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Molbak, Jens H Portola Valley, CA 20 2465
Sun, Vae E Palo Alto, CA 6 567

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