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Bill magazine with an anti-string feature for use with a vending machine

US10134216B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 31, 2017
Grant dateNov 20, 2018
Priority date—
Expiry dateAug 31, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F19/201
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A bill magazine for a vending machine that is configured to prevent bills from being removed from the magazine. The magazine includes an interior space sized to hold the bills. Blades are positioned along the magazine. The blades contact against the top-most bill in the magazine. The blades include teeth that engage with the bill in the event there is an attempt to remove it from the magazine.

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