Patents by Inventor Corey Tunink
Corey Tunink 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: 20080041303Abstract: According to the invention, a system for masking a portion of an envelope near the envelope's perimeter is disclosed. The system may include a supply mechanism configured to support an envelope, and provide the envelope to a first position. The system may also include a transport mechanism configured to move the envelope from the first position to a second position. The system may further include a masking apparatus configured to adhere a masking element to a portion of the envelope near the envelope's perimeter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2007Publication date: February 21, 2008Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Fred Casto, Jon Gates, Ray Stuck, Corey Tunink
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Publication number: 20080012210Abstract: Methods and systems are provided which use a powered orientation controller incorporated into mail processing equipment in such a way to reorient materials as they pass through the equipment. In this way, the use of powered orientation controllers can provide significant advances to the flexibility of current mail processing equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2006Publication date: January 17, 2008Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Jon Gates, Fred Casto, Corey Tunink
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Publication number: 20080011437Abstract: According to the invention, a system for inverting a stack of sheet-like materials is disclosed. The system may include a frame, first element, a second element, a compression mechanism, and a rotational device. The first element may be movably coupled with the frame. The second element may also be movably coupled with the frame. The compression mechanism may be configured to compress the stack of sheet-like materials between the first element and the second element. The rotational device may be configured to rotate the frame between the first position and the second position, where in the second position the stack of sheet-like materials is inverted relative to the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2006Publication date: January 17, 2008Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Fred Casto, Jon Gates, Corey Tunink
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Publication number: 20070175991Abstract: An automated system for preparing cards for further processing includes an envelope feed hopper configured to receive a plurality of envelopes, each having contents including a card carrier and one or more cards attached thereto. The systems also includes an envelope opener configured to receive envelopes from the hopper and create an opening into each envelope. The system further includes a contents parser configured to separate a card carrier and card attached thereto from an envelope. The system also includes a card carrier alignment device configured to unfold a card carrier and align the carrier for further processing and a separation mechanism configured to receive card carriers from the alignment device and separate the card from the carrier. The system also includes a controller programmed to control operation of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Scott Smith, Corey Tunink, Timothy Walpus, Jeffrey Nowlin, Jay Greene
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Publication number: 20070039685Abstract: Systems and method are provided for affixing attachments, such as double-sided adhesive slips, to credit cards and other presentation instruments. Exemplary systems include a conveyor configured to transport the article along an article processing path, and an attachment assembly. The attachment assembly may include an advance motor configured to advance an attachment web along a web path, a peeler disposed along the web path and configured to separate an anchor portion of the attachment away from the attachment web, and a positioner disposed along the web path and configured to adjust the position of the web path relative to the article processing path, such that the anchor portion of the attachment is contacted with the article when the positioner moves the web path within sufficient proximity of the article processing path.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2005Publication date: February 22, 2007Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Jon Gates, Fred Casto, Jeffrey Nowlin, Timothy Walpus, Corey Tunink
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Publication number: 20070035077Abstract: Sheet processing systems and methods are provided, including systems and methods for advancing and organizing sheets. System can include an alignment mechanism having an alignment plate, a first advancing mechanism configured to individually advance each sheet of a series of sheets in a first direction from a lower feeder to the alignment mechanism, a second advancing mechanism configured to individually advance each sheet of the series of sheets in a second direction from the alignment mechanism to an accumulator, such that the second direction is substantially perpendicular to the first direction, a sensor configured to read an identification code of each sheet of the series of sheets, and a processor configured to control operation of the first and second advancing mechanisms based on sensor readings of the identification codes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2005Publication date: February 15, 2007Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Corey Tunink, Timothy Walpus, Jon Gates, Ray Stuck
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Publication number: 20050263953Abstract: A delivery system comprises a frame, and a plurality of hoppers attachable to the frame in a vertically spaced apart arrangement. The hoppers are each configured to hold a plurality of sheet-like materials. At least one upper belt is movably coupled to the frame, with the belt being configured to move the sheet-like materials downward from the hoppers. At least one contact roller is disposed below each hopper, and at least one suction apparatus that is associated with each hopper. A moving system is configured to move the suction apparatus toward and away from the hopper to grasp and remove one of the sheet-like materials from the hopper, and to move the removed sheet-like material downward until grabbed by the contact roller.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2005Publication date: December 1, 2005Applicant: First Data Resources, Inc.Inventors: Corey Tunink, Timothy Walpus, Jeffery Nowlin, Jay Greene
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Publication number: 20050211760Abstract: RF devices used in financial and other transactions are moved sequentially to stations of a preparation device that prepares the RF devices for delivery to customers. At one station, an RF reader reads an identification code from the RF device and a label reader reads information on a mailing label. The read information is used to verify the mailing information to assure that the RF device is being delivered to the correct recipient.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2004Publication date: September 29, 2005Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Sunil Dewan, Fred Casto, John Christensen, Jon Gates, Jay Greene, Jeff Nowlin, Scott Smith, Mark Tonack, Corey Tunink, Timothy Walpus
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Publication number: 20050150942Abstract: A system for processing presentation instruments that includes a presentation instrument reservoir, a presentation instrument reader, a distribution stock holder, a distribution stock reader, two or more motor systems for advancing distribution stock and presentation instruments, and attaching the presentation instruments to the distribution stock when codes printed on the instruments and stock match each other. In some cases, the motor systems can interface to an interface controller via a serial interface, and the interface controller can be coupled to a process control computer via an Ethernet connection. In some cases, distribution stock is blank and has no readable code, in which case the blank stock is automatically advanced to a reject bin without interrupting the operation of system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2004Publication date: July 14, 2005Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Jay Greene, Scott Smith, Jeffrey Nowlin, Corey Tunink, Fred Casto
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Publication number: 20050006453Abstract: An automated system for preparing cards for further processing includes an envelope feed hopper configured to receive a plurality of envelopes, each having contents including a card carrier and one or more cards attached thereto. The systems also includes an envelope opener configured to receive envelopes from the hopper and create an opening into each envelope. The system further includes a contents parser configured to separate a card carrier and card attached thereto from an envelope. The system also includes a card carrier alignment device configured to unfold a card carrier and align the carrier for further processing and a separation mechanism configured to receive card carriers from the alignment device and separate the card from the carrier. The system also includes a controller programmed to control operation of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2004Publication date: January 13, 2005Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Scott Smith, Corey Tunink, Timothy Walpus, Jeffrey Nowlin, Jay Greene
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Patent number: 6679489Abstract: The system is designed to provide a transport system with specified sheet-like material at a requested time. The system includes insert towers that provide the requested material at the appropriate time. Each insert tower contains multiple insert hoppers aligned vertically within the tower. Due to space constraints, the vertical arrangement of the hoppers enables the system to choose from significantly more different inserts than would be available from systems without vertical insert towers. The insert hoppers are loaded vertically within the insert hoppers which creates a horizontal queue of sheet-like material. Upon a request from a system computer, specified inserts are pulled and the insert tower delivers the insert to a transport system.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2001Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignee: First Data Resources, Inc.Inventors: Fred C. Casto, Bruce A. Bennett, Mick P. McDonald, Jeff J. Schreiber, Corey Tunink
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Publication number: 20020145245Abstract: The system is designed to provide a transport system with specified sheet-like material at a requested time. The system includes insert towers that provide the requested material at the appropriate time. Each insert tower contains multiple insert hoppers aligned vertically within the tower. Due to space constraints, the vertical arrangement of the hoppers enables the system to choose from significantly more different inserts than would be available from systems without vertical insert towers. The insert hoppers are loaded vertically within the insert hoppers which creates a horizontal queue of sheet-like material. Upon a request from a system computer, specified inserts are pulled and the insert tower delivers the insert to a transport system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2001Publication date: October 10, 2002Inventors: Fred C. Casto, Bruce A. Bennett, Mick P. McDonald, Jeff J. Schreiber, Corey Tunink