Patents Assigned to Mark Voting Systems, Inc.
  • Electronic voting system that automatically returns to proper operating state after power outage
    Patent number: 5758325
    Abstract: An electronic voting system (20) includes a central judges station (22) having a detachable flash memory cartridge (42) for use in storing election data. The data contents of the memory cartridge (42) are shadowed by identical storage in a separate flash memory module (74). The memory cartridge (42) is retained by a password-protected solenoid lock mechanism (44) to preserve the integrity of election results. The station (22) is networked to a plurality of voting booths (24 and 26) that provide ballot selections to the judges' station (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Assignee: Mark Voting Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kermit Lohry, Larry W. Sarner, Alan R. Ross
  • Suitcase voting booth with access for handicapped persons
    Patent number: 5666765
    Abstract: A lightweight portable voting booth (20) includes a bivalve case (22), a declined electronic voting panel (24) and a support base (26) that permit full frontal access by a wheelchair-bound person (30). The booth (20) can be packed into the case (22) for transport and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Assignee: Mark Voting Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry W. Sarner, Lee S. Smith, Kenneth B. Malpass