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Apparatus and method for triple-gate diverter

US8695977B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

MEI, LLC · US

Inventors

Michael D. Nunn · West Chester, US
Karen Marvin · Pottstown, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 9, 2013
Grant date	Apr 15, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 9, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB65H2701/1912
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus and methods for handling items of currency using a triple gate diverter are provided. An apparatus is provided that comprises first, second and third diverter members (100, 200, 300) that are adapted for rotational/pivotal movement with respect to another. Each of the diverter members (100, 200, 300) is coupled to a longitudinal shaft (400), itself defining a central longitudinal axis of the triple gate diverter.

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