Ronald W Rollins

US Patent:

20040079614, Apr 29, 2004

Filed:

Dec 15, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/450754

Inventors:

David Orton - West Yorkshire, GB
Michael Allen - Cleveland Heights OH, US
Ronald Rollins - Perry OH, US
Patrick Swetel - Eastlake OH, US

International Classification:

G07F007/00

US Classification:

194/212000

Abstract:

A currency and coupon acceptor particularly adapted for the gaming industry is presented. A validator is provided within a housing and is adapted for determining the authenticity and associated value of paper currencies and coupons tendered thereto. A stacker is received within the housing for receiving and maintaining currencies and coupons determined to be valid. A tray of blank coupons is also provided in association with a printer that generates coupons for dispensing from the acceptor. The validator verifies that the printing of the coupons has been accurately undertaken and, if so, the coupons are dispensed by the acceptor and, if not, the coupons are voided by the printer and passed to the stacker. The invention contemplates various configurations in which the tray of blank coupons may be positioned beneath the validator, above the validator, or pivotally behind the stacker.

US Patent:

60532998, Apr 25, 2000

Filed:

Apr 15, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/292462

Inventors:

Ronald W. Rollins - Bensenville IL

Assignee:

Money Controls, Inc. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

G07C 300
G07F 302
G06F 700

US Classification:

194200

Abstract:

Apparatus and method for processing coins in a host machine including a coin validator, a switch and a processor. Coin validation and coin credit to a host machine are effectuated by generating an opto-emulation sequence. The occurrence of coins being stolen is minimized by an application of a temporary inhibit signal when the system determines that parity between the number of valid advance credit signals and a predetermined maximum setting is reached.