Abstract: A four-pane, two-sided OLED teller window is provided. The teller window may include a first OLED pane, a second OLED pane, a third OLED pane, a fourth OLED pane, a first configurably-opaque layer and a second configurably-opaque layer. The first OLED pane may face a first direction. The third OLED pane may face a second direction. The first direction and the second direction may be substantially opposite directions. The first configurably-opaque layer may be located in between the first OLED pane and the third OLED pane. The second OLED pane may face the first direction. The fourth OLED pane may face the second direction. The second configurably-opaque layer may be located in between the second OLED pane and the fourth OLED pane. The first OLED pane and the second OLED pane may be situated side-by-side. The third OLED pane and the fourth OLED pane may be situation side-by-side.

Abstract: A device includes a pocket having an opening to receive media. A filament assembly is coupled such that filaments protrude from a gap between the opening of the pocket and a self-service terminal (SST) in which the pocket is mountable to inhibit media from entering the gap.

Abstract: A four-pane, two-sided OLED teller window is provided. The teller window may include a first OLED pane, a second OLED pane, a third OLED pane, a fourth OLED pane, a first configurably-opaque layer and a second configurably-opaque layer. The first OLED pane may face a first direction. The third OLED pane may face a second direction. The first direction and the second direction may be substantially opposite directions. The first configurably-opaque layer may be located in between the first OLED pane and the third OLED pane. The second OLED pane may face the first direction. The fourth OLED pane may face the second direction. The second configurably-opaque layer may be located in between the second OLED pane and the fourth OLED pane. The first OLED pane and the second OLED pane may be situated side-by-side. The third OLED pane and the fourth OLED pane may be situation side-by-side.

Abstract: A ballistic barrier may include a plurality of panels, each panel having a plurality of slats arranged downwardly at an angle with respect to horizontal. When an incoming bullet strikes a slat, its energy is redirected and the bullet is deflected downward toward the ground. Various thicknesses, materials, and dimensions of slats can be used. In addition, the slats can be arranged at an angle somewhere between 0 and 90 degrees, depending on the desired application. All of the slats may be arranged at substantially the same angle, or they may be arranged at different angles. Backer plates may further be included to prevent bullets from travelling beyond the fence. The backer plates may be constructed and attached in a manner that permits airflow between adjacent backer plates. A facing may be included to prevent people from climbing the fence slats.

Abstract: An medications dispensing cart for dispensing medications includes a cabinet that has a front, a back, a left side, a right side, a top and a bottom defining an internal space. A pair of left walls and a pair of right walls are positioned in the internal space. Drawers are positioned between and slidably coupled to each of the pairs of walls. Rollers are coupled to the bottom and a cooler is positioned in the top. A light, operationally coupled to a power module, is extendable from the interior space through a complimentary aperture in the top. Electronic locks, controlled by a keypad, are coupled to the drawers. A manual lock also is coupled to each of the drawers. A pill manipulator that is capable of cutting and crushing pills is positioned on the top.

Abstract: A rigid insert for using as an intermediate insulation component when installing a new or replacement window or door. The insert comprises an integrally formed, L-shaped section with: (i) a thin leg component designed for positioning against a long edge of the structural frame for this window or door; and (ii) a thick base component perpendicular to the thin leg component. The L-shaped section is glued to the structural frame and to adjoining sections at its mitered corners. A method for reducing thermal bridging with such inserts is also disclosed.

Abstract: A series of doors, locks, walls and signage present a vestibule room or safety enclosure for use in controlling access into a secured space. Exterior signage regarding weapon detection equipment and the appearance of a mantrap enclosure is used to dissuade visitors from bringing weapons into the secured area. A person within the safety enclosure may always exit through the exterior door and thus avoid harm in the event of a natural disaster.

Abstract: A private viewing case includes a rear wall that extends upward from a support surface and has an orthogonally extending bottom flange formed therewith that is removably fastened to the support surface. First and second coextensive stabilizing arms have a rear end attached to oppositely seated top rear wall edges and are orthogonally registered therewith. First and second privacy panels are abutted to exterior sides of the stabilizing arms and extend downwardly therefrom in such a manner that an inner space defined therebetween, and have rear edges adjoining the rear wall. A dome-shaped top cover is pivotally connected to the rear wall, has a front edge traversing between the stabilizing arms, and includes a polarizing filter that eliminates light from passing therethrough, preventing bystanders from seeing through the cover. The user's card is seated beneath the top cover and between the privacy panels thus prohibiting bystanders from acquiring sight thereof.

Abstract: A self-locking deal tray for use in a countertop and a transaction barrier. The deal tray has a frame with at least a partially open top and can be secured to the countertop. The deal tray further has a movable receptacle that is movably connected to the front face of the frame. The movable receptacle can then move between lowered position away from the barrier above it and a raised position against the barrier above it. Finally, the deal tray includes a support movably attached to the bottom of the movable receptacle that can be moved between a supine position and a standing position, respectfully corresponding to the receptacle's lowered and raised positions.

Abstract: A primary communication channel for drive-in customers performing financial transactions with bank teller while customers are in their cars from the drive-through lanes. This telecommunication system is a conduit secured line telephone receiver for each separate lane and is interconnected with corresponding headsets. The total design prevents cross-talk, amplified overhead conversations to other customers in their cars or to persons walking perimeter of drive-through banking areas. Each customer is provided with a complete primary communication channel for financial transactions Preventions of customers being identified as potential victims of financial exploitations through car tag associations with amplified conversations. Improved apprehension of person attempting to rob bank from bank teller's transaction window of drive-in area.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device, method, and system for secure viewing and use of banking and other electronic access devices. The present invention comprises a computer/video display system that includes a computer with a conventional screen that displays a polarized screen image and a polarized partition that allows viewing of the screen by the user positioned in front of the display, while preventing viewing by secondary observers. The present invention operates in conjunction with a standard liquid crystal display (LCD), using the intact polarizer of the LCD. The present invention is intended to be used in conjunction with an automatic teller machine/customer access terminal (ATM/CAT) or personal computer (PC) to allow privacy of information displayed to the ATM/CAT or PC user, without preventing observation of the ATM/CAT or PC user.

Abstract: The privacy system apparatus and method of the present invention allow users of a publicly accessible terminal to privately access information displayed on a visual monitor of the terminal. In one embodiment, the privacy system 10 is implemented with a terminal 20 having a visual monitor 22 being disposed within a user area 50. The user area 50 provides a space for users 2 to privately access the terminal 20 and is at least partially separated from an external area 30 by a barrier assembly 40. A first filter 60 receives radiation 24 from the visual monitor 22 and transmits linearly polarized radiation 62 into the user area 50. A second filter 44 disposed between the user area 50 and the external area 30 transmits linearly polarized radiation 46. By selecting first and second filters, 60 and 44, respectively, with orthogonal transmission axes, radiation 24 emitted by the visual monitor 22 is substantially blocked from transmission to the external area 30.

Abstract: A modular transaction station, comprising a frame; a monocoque counter assembly secured to the frame; and a pair of mounting sleeves extending about at least a portion of the periphery of the frame. The first mounting sleeve is secured to the frame, and the second mounting sleeve is securable to at least one of the frame and the first mounting sleeve, such that the transaction station may be secured within an opening in a wall with a portion of the wall bounding the opening positioned between the first and second mounting sleeves.

Abstract: A modular bank teller station wherein a single teller can provide banking service to a plurality of banking customers, including a frame having a plurality of interconnected wall members attached thereto to define a bank teller control area isolated from a plurality of customer receiving areas. A communications system is provided for visual and audible communication between the teller and the customer. For transaction of banking business a tray system is provided which will allow the transfer of bank transaction material between the teller and the customer while keeping the tray access openings covered in the absence of a tray.

Abstract: A transparent panel having unidirectional bullet-resisting characteristics, comprises an outer transparent panel (2) of an acrylic resin; an inner transparent sheet (3) of a polycarbonate resin; and a transparent adhesive (16) bonding the two sheets (2, 3) together. Also described are a method of making such a panel, and presses (18, 50) useful in making such a panel.

Abstract: A transparent panel having unidirectional bullet-resisting characteristics, comprises an outer transparent panel of an acrylic resin; an inner transparent sheet of a polycarbonate resin; and a transparent adhesive bonding the two sheets together. Also described are a method of making such a panel, and presses useful in making such a panel.

Abstract: An apparatus for handling strips of paper removably incorporated in paper strip handling equipment. The apparatus has a box having a window for handling strips of paper, a shutter section for opening and closing the window, a drum section having therein a pooling section for temporarily accommodating strips of paper, and an anti-intrusion portion provided on either one of opposite edges of the shutter section with respect to the opening and closing direction of the shutter for preventing a strip of paper, trash or similar alien substance from being inserted in the apparatus through a clearance formed between the box and the shutter section.

Abstract: A space dividing system which comprises a rectangular panel having a metallic frame which includes stiles and rails arranged to form a window. The stiles and rails each have a channel which faces the window and first and second spaced internal pockets which straddle the channel. Projectile resistant material is disposed in the first and second pockets of each stile, and a rigid rectangular layer of projectile resistant material is centered in the frame window with its outer edges extending into the channels and overlapping the first and second pockets. In a preferred embodiment, layers of acoustical insulation are respectively disposed against opposite sides of the rigid layer of projectile resistant material; and, the panel is supported by an arrangement which includes both a hollow metallic post filled with projectile resistant material, and a connecting joint structure which both blocks and deflects projectiles entering the joint.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a forced entry and ballistic resistant barrier comprising a plurality of adjacent segments securely and rigidly affixed to each other. Each segment includes a first pair of longitudinally elongated C-shaped channels whose concave sides are diametrically opposed about a flat bar positioned therebetween. In addition to the first pair of C-shaped channels, each segment preferably comprises a second pair of longitudinally elongated C-shaped channels, larger than the first pair, positioned concentrically about the first pair such that one channel of the second pair overlaps a convex portion of one channel of the first pair; the other channel of the second pair overlaps a complementary convex portion of the other channel of the first pair. The first and second pair of C-shaped channels are positioned so as to preferably obtain a relatively high Free Area percentage while still maintaining strict ballistic resistance and forced entry standards.

Abstract: The processor has a "U"-shaped transport path with input and output slots in closely situated parallel planes. An overrunning clutch forms part of the transport drive between the reader and the printer to shorten the transport path by permitting the leading edge of the ticket to enter the printer while the ticket is being read by the higher speed reader. The processor can be either horizontally or vertically oriented. When vertically oriented, the input and output slots can be situated on opposite sides of a glass partition to permit customer insertion of a pre-marked ticket.

Abstract: A transaction enclosure for housing electronic data processing equipment, documentation, valuable articles, banking pay-out and receiving apparatus and the like including a heat resistant housing, and an access and closure with various insulating layers and closure seals.

Abstract: A security transfer unit has a cashier's door and a customer's door for providing access to an intermediate transfer chamber from opposite sides of a security screen. Only one of the doors can be opened to give access to the chamber at a time, opening of the cashier's door being normally obstructed by a pivotted bar that is swung down across the door to engage a bracket. Swinging of the bar up to remove the obstruction turns a shaft to block, via a cam, withdrawal of catch-bolts which hold the customer's door closed. The cam in this condition also abuts a block mounted on the rear edge of the door such that if the customer's door is open as the bar is swung up it will be forced closed before the cashier's door can be opened.

Abstract: The money passing device is adapted to equip counters having windows and is of the type comprising a bowl inserted in the counter and fictitiously divided into two parts by the extension of a partition wall separating the official from the public.The device comprises a shutter whose dimensions are very slightly less than those of the upper side of the bowl. The shutter is freely pivotable about an axis which coincides with the median plane of the partition wall. The axis is located slightly above the bowl so that, in its horizontal position, the shutter covers the bowl. End-of-travel abutments are provided for limiting the angular movements of the shutter in which the latter alternately uncovers one of the two parts of the bowl while it closes the other opposite part.This device has its application in any counters or counter windows and can be used for passing money, documents or other objects.

Abstract: Credit card operated, automated teller machines are located in the vestibule of a bank where they may be accessed during normal banking hours. During off hours, a partition system segregates the vestibule from the remainder of the bank. Off-hour access to the vestibule is advantageously controlled by a customer activated door lock operated by the credit card and reader located at the bank door. Thus, access to the vestibule and the automated teller machines are controlled by the customer's own credit card.

Abstract: A bank window frame structure wherein bullet-proof glass is installed from the outside of a bank building wall in which the frame is located, and the glass is clamped in the frame in a weather-proof manner with a sealed joint all around by clamping means accessible only at the inside of the building wall. All sill, head and side frame members are composed of cut lengths of formed channel-shaped, sheet metal, base and support members secured together in box-like cross-sectional arrangement. The glass is installed from the outside of the frame, with sealing gasket means around its perimeter, and is retained by a formed sheet metal retaining channel member which compresses the sealing gasket means to provide the weather-proofed joint. The clamping screw means for the retaining channel is accessible only at the inside of the frame.