Patents Assigned to Telpar, Inc.
  • Kiosk printer
    Patent number: 5921686
    Abstract: The invention provides a microprocessor controlled kiosk printer with a communication interface to a remote host for printing documents, such as receipts and tickets. The printer includes a printer mechanism and an idler roller and a drive roller in engagement for gripping the document. The drive roller is under the control of the microprocessor. Guide plates are provided which, together with the controlled drive roller, prevent access to the document during printing. The controlled drive roller also provides for retracting the document.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: Telpar, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Baird, Xianming Fang, Eric J. Peterson