A New or Improved Cash, Token or Ticket Checker or Register.
Year: 1897

page_text: A New or Improved Cash, Token or Ticket Checker or Register.
I, JOHN ALFRED BALMFORD, of 18, Healds Road, Dewsbury, Yorkshire, Account-
ant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention has reference to a new or improved checker or register more
especially intended to check the amount of cash received by countermen at co-
operative or other stores where metal or like checks or tokens to the value of
goods purchased are given to the purchasers; but which can also be employed to
check the cash received for admittance to concerts, entertainments and other public
places of entertainment and amusement and for other like purposes for which it
may be found suitable.
The object of my invention is to provide means whereby any responsible person
or official can supply the checker with checks tokens or tickets or it may be cash,
to an amount that will cover or more than cover the average turnover of the
business for a given period, or that will serve for the largest call there may be in
respect of numbers or value, or both, to be dealt with; and who after thus supply-
ing the checker, can lock the same and avoid entirely any tampering with or
access to the checks or tickets, which by suitable mechanism actuated from the
outside of the checker are expelled by the counterman clerk or salesman in
exchange for equivalent value in cash, or goods received the number and repre-
sentative value of checks or the like so expelled being ascertainable by the
responsible official at any time afterwards by examining the checker and noting
the checks remaining therein, which enables the value of those given out to be
obtained and checks the amount of cash to be accounted for.
For the purpose of my invention I construct a suitable form of closing box or
casing which may or may not be fitted with a suitable cash till. Within the said
box or casing a series of tubes or racks are disposed, each of a capacity suitable to
the size or denomination and maximum number of checks, tokens, tickets, or
coins to be placed therein. Each tube or rack however may be of equal internal
area or otherwise, as required, and there is, preferably, a longitudinal slot or
opening in each tube to enable the checks, tokens, tickets, or coins to be more
At the base of the tubes are suitable
easily and expeditiously placed in the tubes.
slides in which work pushers or discharge keys operated by a push or pull move-
ment and returned to their normal positions after each movement by springs or
like means.
The lowest check in each column rests on the slides or platform
and when the pushers or discharge keys or instruments are actuated by the sales-
man or clerk, the said lowest checks are carried forward and deposited in a shoot
or channel which conveys them through an opening to the outside of the checker
from whence they can be taken by the purchaser. Each pusher or key bears
indication of the value or denomination of checks in the respective tubes or racks.
On the return of the pushers or discharge keys other checks fall on to the slides
or platform ready to be discharged.
The tubes being first filled to the top or to any position marked off, the official

page_text: charged with the duty, on going to refill or recharge the tubes, takes note of the
number served out and thus requires cash to be handed over to the amount
represented thereby.
The pushers or discharge keys can be locked from one compartment of the
checker by the salesman or clerk responsible for the checks, so that no other
person can use the checker, but such salesman cannot gain access to the tubes for
the purpose of putting in checks with a fraudulent intent.
If purchasers see that their checks are supplied from the checker a perfect
check on the cash received is obtained.
For co-operative stores particularly, a further advantage is obtained by the
aforesaid checker, by reason of the ready method it affords of ascertaining the
value of checks not brought in for dividend, for which, therefore, proper provision
can be made in disposing of the profits; and it also serves to shew if forged
checks have been brought in.
A slot or opening is provided communicating with a receptacle in the interior
of the checker for the receipt of checks delivered to purchasers who do not require
them and who can therefore, personally replace them in the said receptacle to
check their purchases. In cases where tokens or tickets are given for admission
to any place or building, the above checker will be of considerable advantage, as
it will establish an absolute check on the person taking the money, and prevent
collusion between him and the person who receives the checks, tokens, or tickets.
The above described checker or a modification thereof may also be used for
paying out money especially if of pre-determined amounts.
Dated this 6th day of November 1897
TASKER & CROSSLEY,
Huddersfield, Patent Agents.
I, JOHN ALFRED BALMFORD, of 23, Arncliffe Gardens, West Hartlepool, Durham,
late of 18, Healds Road, Dewsbury, Yorkshire, Accountant, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention has reference to a new or improved checker or register, more
especially intended to check the amount of cash received by countermen at co-
operative or other stores where metal or like checks or tokens, to the value of
goods purchased, are given to the purchasers; but which can also be employed to
check the cash received for admittance to concerts, entertainments and other
public places of entertainment and amusement, and for other like purposes for
which it may be found suitable.
The object of my invention is to provide means whereby any responsible person
or official can supply the checker with checks, tokens, or tickets, or it may be
cash, to an amount that will cover or more than cover the average turnover of
the business for a given period of time, or that will serve for the largest call
there may be in respect of number or value, or both to be dealt with, and who,
after thus supplying the checker, can lock same and avoid any tampering with or
access being had to the checks or tickets which, by suitable mechanism actuated
from the outside of the checker, are expelled by the counterman or salesman in
exchange for equivalent value in cash or goods received, the number and repre-
sentative value of checks or the like so expelled being ascertainable by the official

page_text: at any time afterwards by examining the checker and noting the checks required
to refil it, which enables the value of those given out to be obtained and checks
the amount of cash to be accounted for.
For the purpose of my invention I construct a suitable form of enclosing box
or casing which may or may not be fitted with a cash till. Within the said box
or casing are a series of tubes or racks, each of a capacity suitable to the size or
denomination and maximum number of checks, tokens, tickets, or coins to be placed
therein. Each tube or rack may, however, be of equal internal area, or otherwise,
as required, and there is preferably a longitudinal slot or opening in each tube
to enable the checks to be more easily and expeditiously placed in the tubes. At
the base of the tubes are suitable slides or a platform in or upon which work
pushers or discharge keys operated by a push or pull movement and returned to
their normal positions after each movement by springs or like means.
The lowest check or disc in each column rests on the aforesaid slides or platform
and when the pushers or discharge keys or instruments are actuated by the sales-
man or clerk, the said lowest checks are carried forward and deposited in a shoot
or channel which conveys them through an opening to the outside of the checker
from whence they can be taken by the purchaser. Each pusher or key bears
indication of the value or denomination of checks in the respective tubes or racks.
On the return of the pushers or discharge keys other checks drop on to the slides
or platform ready to be discharged.
The tubes being first filled to the top or to any position marked off, the official
in charge in re-filling or re-charging the tubes takes note of the number served
out and thus requires cash to be handed over to the amount represented thereby.
The pushers or discharge keys can be locked from one compartment of the
checker by the salesman or clerk using same so that no other person can use the
checker, but such salesman cannot gain access to the tubes for the purpose of
putting in checks with a fraudulent intent.
In order that my said invention may be fully understood, reference is herein-
after had to the accompanying drawings forming a part of this specification, in
which: :-
Fig. 1 is longitudinal sectional elevation of my improved cash, token or
ticket checker or register;
Fig. 2, is plan of same, the top being removed;
Fig. 3, is transverse section taken on line 1-2 of Fig. 1.
Fig. 4 is plan view on an enlarged scale of the instrument employed for dis-
charging checks from the apparatus.
Referring to the drawings, letter a represents the enclosing box or casing which
may be of any suitable shape or configuration and composed of wood or other
suitable material or metal.
Within the said box or casing are arranged side by side a number of vertical
tubes b, either fixed or removeable, each tube being of a capacity suited to the
size of check, token or the like to be placed therein, and of sufficient height to hold
the maximum number of checks required to be stored therein. The plates c
intermediate of each tube b are marked in tens from one upward to the maximum
the
tubes are constructed to hold so that the number of checks in
the several tubes can more readily be ascertained. At the base of
the tubes is a platform on which the columns of checks rest and at the rear
of said checks and capable of being slided forward on said platform under the
corresponding tubes, are a number of pushers or discharging instruments e the
spindles e of which pass through openings in the upturned rear edge of the
platform d and through the rear of the case, being provided at their outer ends
with buttons or handles by which to actuate same.
Surrounding each spindle and confined between the platform d and the casing
is a spiral spring f which returns its corresponding key or instrument to its normal
position after being pushed forward to discharge a check.
There is a space between the base of each tube and the platform approximately

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in the
checks
edge
channel g
equal in depth to the thickness of the checks employed and when
pushers or discharging instruments are forced forward by the sales,
direction of the arrow, the curved ends thereof engage with the lo
resting on platform d and push them beyond the tubes to
of the platform d over which they fall into the inclined shoot (
which conveys them through an opening g' in the side of the box or casing a and
deposits them on a tray or plate h or on the counter from whence they are taken
by the purchaser of goods. During the forward movement of the pushers e the
columns of checks in the tubes rest thereon, but when forced back to their normal
positions the checks drop on to the platform d and thus present other checks
opposite the pushers in readiness for the next transaction.
Each tube contains checks of a different face value, the values being printed,
impressed or otherwise prominently indicated, within the case or box, opposite
each tube, as shewn at Fig. 1, and also on or over each key or instrument so as
to be in full view of the salesman.
By pressing forward one or several of the keys e, representing in total value
the amount of the purchase, the check or checks for such value is or are delivered
to the outside of the casing or box a in view of the purchaser and without being
handled by the salesman.
Thus if purchasers see that their checks are supplied from the checker, a
certain check on the cash received by the salesman is obtained.
For co-operative stores particularly, a further advantage is obtained by the
aforesaid checker, by reason of the ready method it affords of ascertaining the
value of checks not brought in for dividend for which, therefore, proper provision
can be made in disposing of the profits, and it also serves to shew if forged checks
have been brought in.
A slot or opening is provided, communicating with a receptacle j in the
interior of the casing a for the receipt of checks delivered to purchasers who do
not require them and who can therefore, personally replace them in said receptacle
and thus record their purchases.
If the tubes are fitted loosely in the box or casing a, the responsible official
can remove those which are empty or nearly so, and replace them by full tubes,
the checks remaining in the tubes removed being deducted from the total number
originally placed therein and the balance giving the amount of cash which is
due from the salesman.
The casing a is provided with lock up doors or lids a¹, a³, a³, the two former
being locked by the responsible check clerk who alone can gain admission to the
tubes, and the door a³ being locked by the salesman who, whenever he requires
to do so, can lock the whole of the pushers or discharging instruments e by insert-
ing a bar or rod between the tubes and the lugs on part e of the said instruments
as indicated in dotted line at K (Fig. 3) whereby no other person can actuate the
checker or register while so locked. The tubes b are preferably provided with
slots in their front sides to facilitate the introduction or withdrawal of checks
by hand, and also to shew the number of checks in said tubes.
In cases where tokens, or tickets are given for admission to any place or
building the above checker will be of considerable advantage as it will establish
an absolute check on the person taking the money and prevent collusion between
him and the person who receives the checks, tokens, or tickets. The said checker
may also be used for paying out money, especially if of pre-determined amounts,
the parts being arranged and constructed as described or modified to suit varying
conditions.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is: -
(Firstly) A cash, token or ticket checker or register comprising one or any
number of tubes or racks adanted to hold columns 1

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keys,
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or casing enclosing same, and means for discharging the lowest check
from the checker at each operation of the discharging instruments or
ranged and acting in the manner and for the purposes, substantially
as here own and described.
(Secondly, The general arrangement, construction and combination of the
several parts comprising the herein described cash, token or ticket checker or
register, substantially as set forth.
IC
TASKER & CROSSLEY,
Patent Agents, Huddersfield.