Patent ID: 7367493

Claim:
An ATM apparatus comprising: a top housing bounding an interior area, the top housing having a front opening to the interior area, wherein the top housing includes a top wall comprising a forward region adjacent the opening; an upper fascia movably mounted in supporting connection with the top housing, wherein the upper fascia is movable to selectively cover the front opening, wherein the upper fascia includes a rearwardly extending portion, and wherein when the upper fascia selectively covers the front opening, the rearwardly extending portion vertically overlies the forward region; a chest positioned below the interior area, wherein the chest includes a chest housing defining a secure area, and wherein the chest housing includes first and second side walls and a top wall, said top wall having an upper surface adjacent the interior area, and wherein the chest housing includes a first opening at a first end of the chest housing, and wherein the chest includes a chest door movably mounted in supporting connection with the chest housing, wherein the chest door is selectively movable between a closed position where the chest door closes the first opening and an open position; and at least one lower banking machine component mounted in supporting connection with the chest housing in the secure area, wherein the at least one lower banking machine component includes a currency dispenser mechanism.