Patents Assigned to APG Cash Drawer
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Patent number: 10049534Abstract: Cash drawers having a network interface and a processing unit are disclosed. The network interface connects to a network. The processing unit detects cash drawer events and transmits an indication of the cash drawer events across the network interface. The cash drawer optionally includes a storage component that stores the indication of the cash drawer events. The network interface may be a wired or a wireless interface. The cash drawer may receive electrical power from an external supply or from the network connection.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2011Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: APG Cash DrawerInventors: Paul St. George, Patrick Vue
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Patent number: 9508232Abstract: Embodiments described herein pertain to checkout stands and related components. Checkout stands illustratively include scanners and cash drawers. In some embodiments, cash drawers are located downstream from scanners. In some embodiments, checkout stands include item entering and exiting sides. Scanners are illustratively positioned between an entering side and a cash drawer, and cash drawers are illustratively positioned between a scanner and an exiting side.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2009Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: APG Cash Drawer, LLCInventors: Jack Brown, Mark Stulz, Dan Adair
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Patent number: 9353554Abstract: An emergency access mechanism for a cash drawer is provided. In one embodiment, the emergency access mechanism comprises an emergency access plug configured to engage with a locking mechanism of the cash drawer such that actuation of the emergency access plug causes the locking mechanism to release. The mechanism may also comprise an emergency access cover configured to fit partially over and engage the emergency access shell, such that actuation of the emergency access cover causes a portion of the emergency access cover to break.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2015Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: APG Cash Drawer, LLCInventor: Ryan Carlson
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Patent number: 9129493Abstract: Cash drawers that are operated by wireless devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, a cash drawer includes a network interface and a controller. The network interface enables the cash drawer to communicate with one or more wireless devices. The controller optionally controls access of the one or more wireless devices to the cash drawer based on a collection of biometric information. The collection of biometric information may be collected by the cash drawer, by the one or more wireless devices, or by an input device that is communicatively coupled to the one or more wireless devices. The collection of biometric information is illustratively used to verify an identity of a user.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2012Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: APG CASH DRAWER, LLCInventors: Paul St. George, Patrick Vue
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Patent number: 8928456Abstract: Cash drawers that are operated by wireless devices are disclosed. A cash drawer illustratively includes a communication interface that receives commands from a wireless device, and a controller that process the command received from the wireless device. The cash drawer may optionally include a reader that reads an identifier associated with the wireless device. The reader is illustratively an RFID reader and the identifier is an RFID tag associated with the wireless device. Alternatively, the reader is an NFC reader and the identifier is an NFC chip associated with the wireless device. In another embodiment, the cash drawer includes an identifier that is configured to be read by a wireless device. The identifier is illustratively either barcode, an RFID tag, or an NFC chip. The cash drawer may also include an indicator that identifies when the wireless device is authorized to operate the cash drawer.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2011Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: APG Cash Drawer, LLCInventors: Paul St. George, Patrick Vue
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Publication number: 20130020445Abstract: Embodiments of organizers for point-of-sale systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, an organizer includes a planar surface, a mounting bracket, a pole, and an adjustable arm. The pole illustratively fits within apertures in the planar surface and the mounting bracket, and the adjustable arm is connected to the pole and to a monitor mounting plate. In another embodiment, an organizer includes a surface, a mounting bracket, and a monitor support. The surface is configured to be positioned above a cash drawer and is held in place utilizing a front lip and side lips. The mounting bracket is configured to be positioned below the surface and behind the cash drawer. The monitor support passes through apertures in the surface and the mounting bracket, and is configured to position a monitor relative to the cash drawer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: APG Cash DrawerInventors: Larry O'Kasick, Kyle Meyer, Adolf Hans Friedebach
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Publication number: 20120233006Abstract: Cash drawers that are operated by wireless devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, a cash drawer includes a network interface and a controller. The network interface enables the cash drawer to communicate with one or more wireless devices. The controller optionally controls access of the one or more wireless devices to the cash drawer based on a collection of biometric information. The collection of biometric information may be collected by the cash drawer, by the one or more wireless devices, or by an input device that is communicatively coupled to the one or more wireless devices. The collection of biometric information is illustratively used to verify an identity of a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: APG CASH DRAWERInventors: Paul St. George, Patrick Vue
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Publication number: 20120062363Abstract: Cash drawers that are operated by wireless devices are disclosed. A cash drawer illustratively includes a communication interface that receives commands from a wireless device, and a controller that process the command received from the wireless device. The cash drawer may optionally include a reader that reads an identifier associated with the wireless device. The reader is illustratively an RFID reader and the identifier is an RFID tag associated with the wireless device. Alternatively, the reader is an NFC reader and the identifier is an NFC chip associated with the wireless device. In another embodiment, the cash drawer includes an identifier that is configured to be read by a wireless device. The identifier is illustratively either barcode, an RFID tag, or an NFC chip. The cash drawer may also include an indicator that identifies when the wireless device is authorized to operate the cash drawer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: APG CASH DRAWERInventors: Paul St. George, Patrick Vue
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Publication number: 20110172960Abstract: Cash drawers having a network interface and a processing unit are disclosed. The network interface connects to a network. The processing unit detects cash drawer events and transmits an indication of the cash drawer events across the network interface. The cash drawer optionally includes a storage component that stores the indication of the cash drawer events. The network interface may be a wired or a wireless interface. The cash drawer may receive electrical power from an external supply or from the network connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2011Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: APG CASH DRAWERInventors: Paul St.George, Patrick Vue
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Publication number: 20090179070Abstract: Embodiments described herein pertain to checkout stands and related components. Checkout stands illustratively include scanners and cash drawers. In some embodiments, cash drawers are located downstream from scanners. In some embodiments, checkout stands include item entering and exiting sides. Scanners are illustratively positioned between an entering side and a cash drawer, and cash drawers are illustratively positioned between a scanner and an exiting side.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2009Publication date: July 16, 2009Applicant: APG Cash DrawerInventors: Jack Brown, Mark Stulz, Dan Adair
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Patent number: 7533797Abstract: A cash drawer housing holding a cash drawer for use in a check stand and placed over a scanner is disclosed. The cash drawer housing has a moveable base member that is located above the scanner. The moveable base member allows the scanner to be moved without moving the cash drawer housing. The base member rotates or moves in response to contact from the scanner below during removal. The moveable base member can be scanned during removal by a latch to hold the base member out of the way to permit easier scanner removal and reinstallation.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2005Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: APG Cash DrawerInventors: Mark Stulz, Robert P. Daugs, John Meilahn, Jack Brown
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Patent number: 7059513Abstract: A short depth cash drawer including, a cash drawer and an opening device. The cash drawer includes an open top side, a till holding portion, a front portion, a rear portion, and an opening device interface region. The opening device opens the cash drawer when an input is received. The rear portion of the opening device does not extend beyond the rear portion of the cash drawer when the cash drawer is closed, and is located to one side of the cash drawer.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2003Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: APG Cash DrawerInventors: Robert Daugs, Mark Stulz, Duane Putnam
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Publication number: 20050263580Abstract: A cash drawer housing holding a cash drawer for use in a check stand and placed over a scanner is disclosed. The cash drawer housing has a moveable base member that is located above the scanner. The moveable base member allows the scanner to be moved without moving the cash drawer housing. The base member rotates or moves in response to contact from the scanner below during removal. The moveable base member can be scanned during removal by a latch to hold the base member out of the way to permit easier scanner removal and reinstallation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2005Publication date: December 1, 2005Applicant: APG Cash DrawerInventors: Mark Stulz, Robert Daugs, John Meilahn, Jack Brown
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Patent number: 6814281Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a cash drawer is provided which can have its drawer latch solenoid actuated by one of a plurality of different voltages. The plurality of different voltages can include at least three different voltages. In another illustrative embodiment, the cash drawer of the present invention provides a multi-voltage cash drawer with fly-back protection.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2001Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Assignee: APG Cash Drawer, a division of Upper Midwest IndustiresInventors: Eric L. Anderson, Paul St. George, Bob P. Daugs