Patents by Inventor Fraser Hardman

Fraser Hardman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Combination terminal and printer
    Patent number: 6373511
    Abstract: A transaction device comprises a terminal module and printer module mechanically secured in an angled configuration. This angled configuration orientates a touch screen input and display device at an angle to the horizontal to reduce reflected light problems. In addition, the angle orientation of the printer improves space efficiency. A lower surface of the terminal module is easily accessible for connecting the device to other modules or to remote computers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: IVI Checkmate Corp.
    Inventors: David Henry Groves, Yiu Kong Wong, Jerry Crosetti, Ki Sheung Yuen, Fraser Hardman
  • Financial transaction terminal with limited access
    Patent number: 6097606
    Abstract: A financial transaction terminal is designed to receive both smart cards and debit cards and includes an access port for inserting or removing security modules such as SIM or SAM modules. A security switch arrangement is provided about the access port to protect the now accessible components of the terminal. Such a terminal provides the uncompromised physical security of a debit terminal with the flexibility and capabilities of a smart card terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignee: International Verifact Inc.
    Inventors: David Henry Groves, Fraser Hardman, John Richard Spence, Ki Sheung Yuen, Yiu Kong Wong
  • Transaction terminal
    Patent number: D447136
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: IVI Checkmate Corp.
    Inventors: David Henry Groves, Yiu Kong Wong, Fraser Hardman, Ki Sheung Yuen, Thornton K. Lothrop