Paper currency cleansing/reconditioning/sanitizing system and method

a paper currency and cleaning system technology, applied in the direction of lighting and heating apparatus, drying machines with progressive movements, cleaning using liquids, etc., can solve the problems of not providing for a paper currency sterilization system, high maintenance cost, and high construction and operation cost, so as to prolong the solution use and service cycle. , the effect of 100% coverag

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-12-10
THERMAL STERILIZATION SPECIALTIES
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[0019]The notes then enter the sanitization area of the system and pass over mesh belting, where the notes are misted on both sides with a sanitizing solution throug

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While prior art devices for cleaning paper currency exist and fulfill their respective objectives and/or requirements, such devices generally do not provide for a paper currency sterilization system that allows killing viral and fungal microorganisms on paper currencies.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,946,106 to Masyada is a device that provides for sterilization but is e

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[0039]Referring now to the drawings, FIGS. 1-5 and 6A-6D disclose a system for cleaning paper currency, which is depicted generally as 10.

[0040]The present invention 10 comprises a washing portion 12 having a first washing section 12a and a second washing section 12b, and drying portion 14 downstream of the washing portion 12. The washing portion 12 has a first belt portion 16a in the first washing section 12a with a plurality of opposing rows of driven rollers 18a in a predetermined staggered pattern, and a second belt portion 16b in the second washing section 12b with a second plurality of opposing rows of driven rollers 18b in a predetermined staggered pattern. The second belt portion 16b and its opposing driven rollers 18b are in an inverted orientation from the first belt portion 16a and its opposing driven rollers 18a. The driven rollers 18a, 18b are preferably grooved rollers. The rollers 18a, 18b are driven from a motorized belt or chain drive using motor 32 and its driven p...

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A paper currency method and system, which is comprised of multi-stages of sections or areas for cleaning and/or sanitizing/and or drying with input and output to receive and dispense. A roller and conveyor, opposed to each other with pressure fluid or air jets, remove dirt, oils, and other foreign matter from the currency. When desired by the end user, the currency passes through a sanitation section using a sanitation solution to effectively kill viral and fungal organisms. After the cleaning processes is complete, the currency passes through a drying portion using squeezing rollers, high-pressure air and heat to remove moisture and to complete the reconditioning process.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention relates to a paper currency cleaning, reconditioning and sterilization system and associated methodology and more particularly pertains to killing viral and fungal microorganisms on paper currencies and / or cleaning dirty paper currency and ultimately reconditioning the currency for longer use.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]While prior art devices for cleaning paper currency exist and fulfill their respective objectives and / or requirements, such devices generally do not provide for a paper currency sterilization system that allows killing viral and fungal microorganisms on paper currencies. U.S. Pat. No. 6,946,106 to Masyada is a device that provides for sterilization but is extremely complex and expensive to build and operate, and requires much maintenance. Prior art devices are generally known to consist basically of familiar, expected, and obvious structural configurations not withstanding the myriad of designs encompassed by the crowded...

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IPC IPC(8): D06G1/00
CPCA61L2/06B08B3/022F26B25/004F26B15/18F26B5/14
Inventor WETHERELL, BRUCE B.
Owner THERMAL STERILIZATION SPECIALTIES
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