Patents by Inventor David B. Tratar

David B. Tratar 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).

  • Patent number: 8348260
    Abstract: A sub-assembly of a document processor that routes at least one document from an input hopper, along a document path and to an output bin is disclosed. The document processor includes a flag movably-arranged within the input hopper to/from a closed orientation and an open orientation; a rod fixed to and extending from the flag, wherein the rod includes an outer surface; a cam member including a camming surface, wherein the camming surface is communicatively-coupled to the outer surface of the rod; a driven shaft connected to the cam member, wherein the cam member further includes a one-way clutch, wherein the driven shaft extends through the one-way clutch; and a feed motor connected to the driven shaft. A method for operating the sub-assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Burroughs, Inc.
    Inventors: Johan P. Bakker, George T. Spray, David B. Tratar, James M. Spall, Michael J. Moore
  • Publication number: 20120217695
    Abstract: A sub-assembly of a document processor that routes at least one document from an input hopper, along a document path and to an output bin is disclosed. The document processor includes a flag movably-arranged within the input hopper to/from a closed orientation and an open orientation; a rod fixed to and extending from the flag, wherein the rod includes an outer surface; a cam member including a camming surface, wherein the camming surface is communicatively-coupled to the outer surface of the rod; a driven shaft connected to the cam member, wherein the cam member further includes a one-way clutch, wherein the driven shaft extends through the one-way clutch; and a feed motor connected to the driven shaft. A method for operating the sub-assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: Burroughs Payment Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Johan P. Bakker, George T. Spray, David B. Tratar, James M. Spall, Michael J. Moore
  • Patent number: 8079584
    Abstract: An improved document feeder flag assembly is disclosed. The improved document feeder flag assembly allows single handed, on the fly loading of a document sorter. A method for loading a document sorting machine with a single hand, while the method of operating the machine is also disclosed. The document feeder flag assembly includes a baseplate and a pivot post attached to the baseplate. Further, the assembly includes a flag arm having a first side and a second side, the first side of the flag arm is attached to the pivot post. There is also a feeder flag having a first side and a second side, the first side of the feeder flag being attached to a second side of the flag arm. The document feeder flag assembly also includes a resistance device attached between the feeder flag and the flag arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Burroughs Payment Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: David B. Tratar
  • Patent number: 8025286
    Abstract: An improved document feeder flag assembly is disclosed. The improved document feeder flag assembly allows single handed, on the fly loading of a document sorter. A method for loading a document sorting machine with a single hand, while the method of operating the machine is also disclosed. The document feeder flag assembly includes a baseplate and a pivot post attached to the baseplate. Further, the assembly includes a flag arm having a first side and a second side, the first side of the flag arm is attached to the pivot post. There is also a feeder flag having a first side and a second side, the first side of the feeder flag being attached to a second side of the flag arm. The document feeder flag assembly also includes a resistance device attached between the feeder flag and the flag arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Burroughs Payment Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: David B. Tratar
  • Patent number: 8002118
    Abstract: An automated document processing apparatus comprising a detector; a plurality of pockets; and a pocket selector gate assembly which causes a document being processed by the apparatus to be routed to one of the plurality of pockets based on information read from the document by the detector, the route of the document being determined by the position of a pocket selector gate, the pocket selector gate position being controlled by a motor which is mechanically coupled to the pocket selector gate, the mechanical coupling being such that, when the pocket selector gate is in a first position, the pocket selector gate is locked in place even after the motor has been deenergized. The mechanical coupling may be achieved by way of a link arm and pin, the pin mating with the link arm and engaging a mating slot of the pocket selector gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Burroughs Payment Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Tratar, Johan P. Bakker, Paul J. McCarthy, Michael J. Kiplinger, Thomas J. Shelton
  • Patent number: 7946581
    Abstract: A pinch roller assembly useable in a document processing system is disclosed. The pinch roller assembly includes a pinch roller housing movable in a direction substantially perpendicular to a path of travel of documents. The pinch roller assembly also includes a pinch roller rotatably mounted to the pinch roller housing and located adjacent to the path of travel of documents, and a biasing member arranged to exert a biasing force on a deflection element. The deflection element directs the biasing force onto the pinch roller housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Burroughs Payment Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Tratar, Michael John Kiplinger
  • Patent number: 7934719
    Abstract: An improved document feeder flag assembly is disclosed. The improved document feeder flag assembly allows single handed, on the fly loading of a document sorter. A method for loading a document sorting machine with a single hand, while the method of operating the machine is also disclosed. The document feeder flag assembly includes a baseplate and a pivot post attached to the baseplate. Further, the assembly includes a flag arm having a first side and a second side, the first side of the flag arm is attached to the pivot post. There is also a feeder flag having a first side and a second side, the first side of the feeder flag being attached to a second side of the flag arm. The document feeder flag assembly also includes a resistance device attached between the feeder flag and the flag arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Burroughs Payment Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: David B. Tratar
  • Patent number: 7883173
    Abstract: An automated document processing system including a printing system is disclosed. The printing system includes a carriage mountable adjacent to a path of travel of a printable surface. The system also includes a print cartridge housing configured to hold a print cartridge having a printing aperture oriented toward the path of travel of the printable surface. The print cartridge housing is mounted to the chassis and moveable in a direction normal to the path of travel of the printable surface. The system further includes a clean and park station pivotally mounted to the chassis and capable of pivoting across the printing aperture of the print cartridge to wipe and cover the printing aperture. In the system disclosed, the print cartridge housing and the clean and park station are moveable between a printing position and a parked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Burroughs Payment Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Tratar, Johan P. Bakker
  • Patent number: 7876478
    Abstract: A compact, desktop document processor for capturing data and images from checks and other financial and payment-related documents includes a modular base unit. The modular base unit performs processing actions on financial and payment-related documents. The modular base unit is configured to operate in a teller station apparatus and is configured to operate in a back counter apparatus. The base unit includes an interface for connecting to an add-on component to match the base unit to workflow requirements. The base unit operates as the teller station apparatus when a hand feeder component is connected to the base unit at the add-on component interface. The base unit operates as the back counter apparatus when an automatic feeder component is connected to the base unit at the add-on component interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Burroughs Payment Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Moore, John C. Gudenburr, David B. Tratar
  • Publication number: 20100038848
    Abstract: An automated document processing apparatus comprising a detector; a plurality of pockets; and a pocket selector gate assembly which causes a document being processed by the apparatus to be routed to one of the plurality of pockets based on information read from the document by the detector, the route of the document being determined by the position of a pocket selector gate, the pocket selector gate position being controlled by a motor which is mechanically coupled to the pocket selector gate, the mechanical coupling being such that, when the pocket selector gate is in a first position, the pocket selector gate is locked in place even after the motor has been deenergized. The mechanical coupling may be achieved by way of a link arm and pin, the pin mating with the link arm and engaging a mating slot of the pocket selector gate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: Unisys Corp.
    Inventors: David B. Tratar, Johan P. Bakker, Paul J. McCarthy, Michael J. Kiplinger, Thomas J. Shelton
  • Publication number: 20100013141
    Abstract: A pinch roller assembly useable in a document processing system is disclosed. The pinch roller assembly includes a pinch roller housing movable in a direction substantially perpendicular to a path of travel of documents. The pinch roller assembly also includes a pinch roller rotatably mounted to the pinch roller housing and located adjacent to the path of travel of documents, and a biasing member arranged to exert a biasing force on a deflection element. The deflection element directs the biasing force onto the pinch roller housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: David B. Tratar, Michael John Kiplinger
  • Publication number: 20090315245
    Abstract: An improved document feeder flag assembly is disclosed. The improved document feeder flag assembly allows single handed, on the fly loading of a document sorter. A method for loading a document sorting machine with a single hand, while the method of operating the machine is also disclosed. The document feeder flag assembly includes a baseplate and a pivot post attached to the baseplate. Further, the assembly includes a flag arm having a first side and a second side, the first side of the flag arm is attached to the pivot post. There is also a feeder flag having a first side and a second side, the first side of the feeder flag being attached to a second side of the flag arm. The document feeder flag assembly also includes a resistance device attached between the feeder flag and the flag arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventor: David B. Tratar
  • Publication number: 20090315244
    Abstract: An improved document feeder flag assembly is disclosed. The improved document feeder flag assembly allows single handed, on the fly loading of a document sorter. A method for loading a document sorting machine with a single hand, while the method of operating the machine is also disclosed. The document feeder flag assembly includes a baseplate and a pivot post attached to the baseplate. Further, the assembly includes a flag arm having a first side and a second side, the first side of the flag arm is attached to the pivot post. There is also a feeder flag having a first side and a second side, the first side of the feeder flag being attached to a second side of the flag arm. The document feeder flag assembly also includes a resistance device attached between the feeder flag and the flag arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventor: David B. Tratar
  • Publication number: 20090146361
    Abstract: An improved document feeder flag assembly is disclosed. The improved document feeder flag assembly allows single handed, on the fly loading of a document sorter. A method for loading a document sorting machine with a single hand, while the method of operating the machine is also disclosed. The document feeder flag assembly includes a baseplate and a pivot post attached to the baseplate. Further, the assembly includes a flag arm having a first side and a second side, the first side of the flag arm is attached to the pivot post. There is also a feeder flag having a first side and a second side, the first side of the feeder flag being attached to a second side of the flag arm. The document feeder flag assembly also includes a resistance device attached between the feeder flag and the flag arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventor: David B. Tratar
  • Patent number: 7234884
    Abstract: A printing mechanism requires ribbon spools to be locked in place radially, and includes a pivoting ribbon tension arm that must be pivoted out of its normal operating position when ribbon is to be replaced. A ribbon spool lock assembly includes a rotating locking hub on the side of the printing mechanism. The rotating locking hub includes a locking feature that protrudes into the printing mechanism to radially lock the ribbon spool when the locking hub is in a locked position. A pivoting lock arm is provided for pivoting the locking hub into an unlocked position in which the locking feature is disengaged from the ribbon spool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Unisys Corporation
    Inventor: David B. Tratar
  • Patent number: 6394348
    Abstract: An apparatus for positioning magnetically coded substrate relative to a read head that optimally positions the substrate against the read head. A beam arm is sized and formed to transmit a force to a contact head located at a first end of the beam arm. The contact head is formed by a recessed wedge defined by a lead-in and lead-out, both making contact with the substrate, transmitting a force at first location and second location of substrate, thereby flexing the substrate about the read head. The contact head maintains the position of the substrate in the active reading area of the read head, thus maximizing reading capability. Moreover, the apparatus is formed from a material entirely non-magnetic, having a low coefficient of friction, flexibility and a good resistance to wear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Unisys Corporation
    Inventors: David B. Tratar, Johan P. Bakker
  • Patent number: 5780841
    Abstract: Document-imager for imaging documents (e.g. checks that are transported past an imaging-site, where the site is illuminated by one (or two) pairs of lamps symmetrically disposed about the site, with image-reflection sent back between lamps to be captured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: Unisys Corp.
    Inventors: Johan P. Bakker, Clive E. Catchpole, David B. Tratar, John D. Vala
  • Patent number: 5591961
    Abstract: Document-imager for imaging documents (e.g. checks that are transported past an imaging-site, where the site is illuminated by one (or two) pairs of lamps symmetrically disposed about the site, with image-reflection sent back between lamps to be captured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1997
    Assignee: Unisys Corporation
    Inventors: Johan P. Bakker, Clive E. Catchpole, David B. Tratar, John D. Vala
  • Patent number: 5471048
    Abstract: Document-imager for imaging documents (e.g. checks that are transported past an imaging-site, where the site is illuminated by one (or two) pairs of lamps symmetrically disposed about the site, with image-reflection sent back between lamps to be captured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1995
    Assignee: Unisys Corporation
    Inventors: Johan P. Bakker, Clive E. Catchpole, David B. Tratar, John D. Vala
  • Patent number: 5371356
    Abstract: Document-imager for imaging documents (e.g. checks that are transported past an imaging-site, where the site is illuminated by one (or two) pairs of lamps symmetrically disposed about the site, with image-reflection sent back between lamps to be captured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1994
    Assignee: Unisys Corporation
    Inventors: Johan P. Bakker, Clive E. Catchpole, David B. Tratar, John D. Vala