Patents by Inventor Arleta Caridas

Arleta Caridas 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).

  • Credit card reader enclosure with debris opening
    Patent number: 6474550
    Abstract: The present invention features an enclosure for a credit card reader. The enclosure has a top cover for protecting and enclosing the card reader and a base disposed below the card reader, enclosing the bottom surface thereof. The top cover need not be used. The base is configured to allow debris to be conveyed below the card reader. An aperture is formed between the top cover and the base. The aperture is aligned with the card slot opening of the card reader so that a user can insert a credit card into, and withdraw the credit card from, the card reader. The base of the enclosure is disposed at an angle relative to the horizontal for facilitating conveyance of debris to the rear of the enclosure. The base also has an outlet at its rear for allowing debris to fall out of the enclosure, preventing blocking of the card reader by debris. The enclosure can be used with an improved credit card reader for processing bent, bowed, or warped credit or smart cards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Axiohm Transaction Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Arleta Caridas