Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Wagener
Thomas J. Wagener 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).
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Publication number: 20240095488Abstract: Card processing mechanisms and methods whereby after a card has been processed on one surface thereof at a card processing station such as, but not limited to, a card printing mechanism, the card can be recirculated back upstream of the card processing station along a return card travel path that is separate from the primary card travel path through the card processing station where the card can then be reintroduced back into the primary card travel path and transported through the card processing station a second time. As the card is being returned along the return card travel path, the card can be flipped over so that when the card is transported back through the card processing station, the opposite surface of the card can be processed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Brian BEECH, Thomas J. WAGENER, Timothy J. FLITSCH
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Publication number: 20230352321Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatuses for controlling the transition between first and second treatment fluids during processing of microelectronic devices using spray processor tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Thomas J. Wagener, Jeffery W. Butterbaugh, David P. DeKraker
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Publication number: 20220121899Abstract: Card processing mechanisms and methods whereby after a card has been processed on one surface thereof at a card processing station such as, but not limited to, a card printing mechanism, the card can be recirculated back upstream of the card processing station along a return card travel path that is separate from the primary card travel path through the card processing station where the card can then be reintroduced back into the primary card travel path and transported through the card processing station a second time. As the card is being returned along the return card travel path, the card can be flipped over so that when the card is transported back through the card processing station, the opposite surface of the card can be processed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2021Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventors: Brian BEECH, Thomas J. WAGENER, Timothy J. FLITSCH
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Patent number: 11238330Abstract: Card processing mechanisms and methods whereby after a card has been processed on one surface thereof at a card processing station such as, but not limited to, a card printing mechanism, the card can be recirculated back upstream of the card processing station along a return card travel path that is separate from the primary card travel path through the card processing station where the card can then be reintroduced back into the primary card travel path and transported through the card processing station a second time. As the card is being returned along the return card travel path, the card can be flipped over so that when the card is transported back through the card processing station, the opposite surface of the card can be processed.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: ENTRUST CORPORATIONInventors: Brian Beech, Thomas J. Wagener, Timothy J. Flitsch
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Patent number: 10442220Abstract: Systems, mechanisms, and methods are described that relate to the production of a custom printed insert(s) that can be custom printed prior to insertion of the custom printed insert(s) into an envelope along with a personalized card/carrier combination for mailing to the intended holder of the personalized card. The inserts are custom printed using an insert printer that is located in the inserter mechanism that is used to insert the insert(s) and the card/carrier combination into an envelope for mailing to an end user of the card. The inserter mechanism can have an “off-line” configuration, i.e. configured as a stand-alone mechanism, or configured for “in-line” use, i.e. used together with other mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Entrust Datacard CorporationInventors: Brian Beech, Thomas J. Wagener
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Publication number: 20190197388Abstract: Card processing mechanisms and methods whereby after a card has been processed on one surface thereof at a card processing station such as, but not limited to, a card printing mechanism, the card can be recirculated back upstream of the card processing station along a return card travel path that is separate from the primary card travel path through the card processing station where the card can then be reintroduced back into the primary card travel path and transported through the card processing station a second time. As the card is being returned along the return card travel path, the card can be flipped over so that when the card is transported back through the card processing station, the opposite surface of the card can be processed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2019Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventors: Brian BEECH, Thomas J. WAGENER, Timothy J. FLITSCH
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Patent number: 10262258Abstract: Card processing mechanisms and methods whereby after a card has been processed on one surface thereof at a card processing station such as, but not limited to, a card printing mechanism, the card can be recirculated back upstream of the card processing station along a return card travel path that is separate from the primary card travel path through the card processing station where the card can then be reintroduced back into the primary card travel path and transported through the card processing station a second time. As the card is being returned along the return card travel path, the card can be flipped over so that when the card is transported back through the card processing station, the opposite surface of the card can be processed.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2018Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: Entrust Datacard CorporationInventors: Brian Beech, Thomas J. Wagener, Timothy J. Flitsch
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Patent number: 10210694Abstract: A method and system for programming a smart card using multiple programming protocols in a single card programming station. The card can include at least two programmable chips, with each chip being programmed using a different programming protocol. Alternatively, the card can include a single programmable chip, and the chip is programmed using at least two programming protocols. The card can also include at least two programmable chips, with each chip being programmed using at least two programming protocols.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2017Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: ENTRUST DATACARD CORPORATIONInventors: Ryan Boudreau, Lex Prenevost, Thomas J. Wagener
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Publication number: 20180240007Abstract: Card processing mechanisms and methods whereby after a card has been processed on one surface thereof at a card processing station such as, but not limited to, a card printing mechanism, the card can be recirculated back upstream of the card processing station along a return card travel path that is separate from the primary card travel path through the card processing station where the card can then be reintroduced back into the primary card travel path and transported through the card processing station a second time. As the card is being returned along the return card travel path, the card can be flipped over so that when the card is transported back through the card processing station, the opposite surface of the card can be processed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Brian BEECH, Thomas J. WAGENER, Timothy J. FLITSCH
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Patent number: 10049320Abstract: Card processing mechanisms and methods whereby after a card has been processed on one surface thereof at a card processing station such as, but not limited to, a card printing mechanism, the card can be recirculated back upstream of the card processing station along a return card travel path that is separate from the primary card travel path through the card processing station where the card can then be reintroduced back into the primary card travel path and transported through the card processing station a second time. As the card is being returned along the return card travel path, the card can be flipped over so that when the card is transported back through the card processing station, the opposite surface of the card can be processed.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2016Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: ENTRUST DATACARD CORPORATIONInventors: Brian Beech, Thomas J. Wagener, Timothy J. Flitsch
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Publication number: 20170330404Abstract: A method and system for programming a smart card using multiple programming protocols in a single card programming station. The card can include at least two programmable chips, with each chip being programmed using a different programming protocol. Alternatively, the card can include a single programmable chip, and the chip is programmed using at least two programming protocols. The card can also include at least two programmable chips, with each chip being programmed using at least two programming protocols.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2017Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventors: Ryan BOUDREAU, Lex PRENEVOST, Thomas J. WAGENER
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Publication number: 20170228632Abstract: Systems and methods wherein one or more processing operations on an identification document occur after a radiation curable material is applied to a surface of the identification document but before the radiation curable material is fully cured. The one or more processing operations can occur before any curing of the radiation curable material takes place. Alternatively, the one or more processing operations can occur after the radiation curable material has been partially cured, and before the radiation curable material is fully or completely cured.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Roman Thomas KNIPP, Pauline UKPABI, Utpal R. VAIDYA, Thomas J. WAGENER, Brian BEECH
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Publication number: 20170200074Abstract: Card processing mechanisms and methods whereby after a card has been processed on one surface thereof at a card processing station such as, but not limited to, a card printing mechanism, the card can be recirculated back upstream of the card processing station along a return card travel path that is separate from the primary card travel path through the card processing station where the card can then be reintroduced back into the primary card travel path and transported through the card processing station a second time. As the card is being returned along the return card travel path, the card can be flipped over so that when the card is transported back through the card processing station, the opposite surface of the card can be processed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2016Publication date: July 13, 2017Inventors: Brian BEECH, Thomas J. WAGENER, Timothy J. FLITSCH
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Patent number: 9630433Abstract: A technique is described for determining pixel dropout in a printhead that has a plurality of print elements arrayed along an axis. In the technique, a dataset of integrated intensity values, in the printing direction on a substrate, of a captured image is generated and used to determine if pixel dropout has or may have occurred.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: ENTRUST DATACARD CORPORATIONInventor: Thomas J. Wagener
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Publication number: 20160325567Abstract: Systems, mechanisms, and methods are described that relate to the production of a custom printed insert(s) that can be custom printed prior to insertion of the custom printed insert(s) into an envelope along with a personalized card/carrier combination for mailing to the intended holder of the personalized card. The inserts are custom printed using an insert printer that is located in the inserter mechanism that is used to insert the insert(s) and the card/carrier combination into an envelope for mailing to an end user of the card. The inserter mechanism can have an “off-line” configuration, i.e. configured as a stand-alone mechanism, or configured for “in-line” use, i.e. used together with other mechanisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Brian Beech, Thomas J. Wagener
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Patent number: 9415580Abstract: Systems, mechanisms, and methods are described that relate to the production of a custom printed insert(s) that can be custom printed prior to insertion of the custom printed insert(s) into an envelope along with a personalized card/carrier combination for mailing to the intended holder of the personalized card. The inserts are custom printed using an insert printer that is located in the inserter mechanism that is used to insert the insert(s) and the card/carrier combination into an envelope for mailing to an end user of the card. The inserter mechanism can have an “off-line” configuration, i.e. configured as a stand-alone mechanism, or configured for “in-line” use, i.e. used together with other mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: ENTRUST DATACARD CORPORATIONInventors: Brian Beech, Thomas J. Wagener
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Publication number: 20150314623Abstract: A technique is described for determining pixel dropout in a printhead that has a plurality of print elements arrayed along an axis. In the technique, a dataset of integrated intensity values, in the printing direction on a substrate, of a captured image is generated and used to determine if pixel dropout has or may have occurred.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventor: Thomas J. Wagener
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Patent number: 9102156Abstract: A technique is described for determining pixel dropout in a printhead that has a plurality of print elements arrayed along an axis. In the technique, a dataset of integrated intensity values, in the printing direction on a substrate, of a captured image is generated and used to determine if pixel dropout has or may have occurred.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2013Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: ENTRUST DATACARD CORPORATIONInventor: Thomas J. Wagener
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Publication number: 20150085047Abstract: Systems, mechanisms, and methods are described that relate to the production of a custom printed insert(s) that can be custom printed prior to insertion of the custom printed insert(s) into an envelope along with a personalized card/carrier combination for mailing to the intended holder of the personalized card. The inserts are custom printed using an insert printer that is located in the inserter mechanism that is used to insert the insert(s) and the card/carrier combination into an envelope for mailing to an end user of the card. The inserter mechanism can have an “off-line” configuration, i.e. configured as a stand-alone mechanism, or configured for “in-line” use, i.e. used together with other mechanisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventors: Brian Beech, Thomas J. Wagener
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Publication number: 20140347416Abstract: A technique is described for determining pixel dropout in a printhead that has a plurality of print elements arrayed along an axis. In the technique, a dataset of integrated intensity values, in the printing direction on a substrate, of a captured image is generated and used to determine if pixel dropout has or may have occurred.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2013Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: DATACARD CORPORATIONInventor: Thomas J. Wagener