Multi-function card handling apparatus and methods of operation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9227800
APP PUB NO 20140263385A1
SERIAL NO

13803559

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A multi-function card dispenser and related apparatuses, systems, and methods for processing credit cards, phone cards, in-store gift cards, and the like at customer-operated kiosks and other machines. In one embodiment, a card apparatus can include a card hopper having a card eject surface and a card track having a card transport surface positioned below the card eject surface. A first roller is configured to rotate to draw a first card from a card port and onto the card track. A second roller is configured to rotate to dispense a second (ejected) card from the card hopper and onto the card track and further toward the card port. In one embodiment, the second roller is further configured to rotate to deposit cards below the card hopper.

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COINSTAR FUNDING LLC1800 114TH AVE SE BELLEVUE WA 98004

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Martin, Douglas A Woodinville, US 51 1734

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