Patent ID: 7360683
Filing Date: 2008-04-22
Classification: B65H,G06Q,G07D

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: (a) engaging a first note in supporting connection with a generally cylindrical stack support member between the stack support member and a flexible member as the stack support member rotates in a first direction in an automated transaction machine, wherein the stack support member includes at least one projecting portion; (b) engaging a second note in generally aligned relation with the first note and in supporting connection with the stack support member while the stack support member rotates further in the first direction in coordinated relation with the flexible member, whereby the generally aligned first and second notes comprise a stack, wherein the at least one projecting portion engages the flexible member such that the flexible member moves responsive to movement of the stack support member, wherein the stack support member and flexible member move in coordinated relation; (c) disengaging the stack from the supporting connection with the stack support member while the stack support member rotates in a second direction with the at least one projecting portion engaging the flexible member such that the flexible member moves responsive to movement of the stack support member in coordinated relation with the stack support member, wherein the second direction is opposed of the first direction.