Patents by Inventor George T. Spray

George T. Spray 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
  • Publication number: 20120213579
    Abstract: A stacking adapter is disclosed. The stacking adapter includes a lower surface, an outer upper surface arranged opposite an inner upper surface, an outer peripheral sidewall surface that connects the outer upper surface to the lower surface, and an inner peripheral sidewall surface that connects the inner upper surface to the lower surface. An assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: Burroughs Payment System, Inc.
    Inventors: George T. Spray, Michael J. Moore, Robert Klein, Johan P. Bakker, Bruce Young
  • Patent number: 8116533
    Abstract: Methods and systems for operator intervention in a document processing system are disclosed. One possible method includes capturing images of documents within a document processing system. The method further includes executing computerized analysis of the images to establish an acceptability determination regarding the images. The method further includes manually reviewing the computer analysis of the images to confirm or override the acceptability determination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Burroughs Payment Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael John Kiplinger, George T. Spray, Michael James Spall, Johan P. Bakker, David Brian Tratar, Sammy C. Hutson
  • Patent number: 7658381
    Abstract: A document processing system includes a feeder stage, a transport stage, and a retractable document handling mechanism cooperating with a portion of the document track. The mechanism includes an assertable member arranged with respect to the document track such that assertion of the member causes retraction of the opposed track walls in the cooperating portion of the document track by retracting a movable base member from a fixed base member. This provides access to the document track, and the retraction is sufficient to provide a track opening sufficient to allow the operator to relieve document jams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Unisys Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Moore, Sammy C. Hutson, George T. Spray, Joseph R. Heaven
  • Publication number: 20090147317
    Abstract: Methods and systems for operator intervention in a document processing system are disclosed. One possible method includes capturing images of documents within a document processing system. The method further includes executing computerized analysis of the images to establish an acceptability determination regarding the images. The method further includes manually reviewing the computer analysis of the images to confirm or override the acceptability determination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Michael John Kiplinger, George T. Spray, Michael James Spall, Johan P. Bakker, David Brian Tratar, Sammy C. Huston
  • Patent number: 7249763
    Abstract: A document processing system includes a feeder stage, a transport stage, and a retractable document handling mechanism cooperating with a portion of the document track. The mechanism includes an assertable member arranged with respect to the document track such that assertion of the member causes retraction of the opposed track walls in the cooperating portion of the document track by retracting a movable base member from a fixed base member. At least one pinch roller is affixed to the movable base member. The pinch roller engages the documents when the document handling mechanism is in the closed state, and the pinch roller is retracted to provide access to the document track when the document handling mechanism is in the retracted state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Unisys Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Moore, George T. Spray