Coin validation unit with clip feature
US8479909B2 · kind B2 · utility
64Cited by
48References
17Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/24
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A separate removable and replaceable coin validation unit for use in a coin-operated device has a housing and clip formations by means of which the housing is releasably held in a cavity in the coin-operated device. The coin validation unit is electrically operable and has electrical connectors which connect with complementary connectors in the cavity. The coin operated device is particularly a single bay parking meter.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.