Patents by Inventor Jasen James Smolk

Jasen James Smolk 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: 11869297
    Abstract: An automated transaction machine includes a plurality of cassettes of at least two different configurations. A first cassette may include multiple cavities with an internal transport, while a second cassette includes a single cavity. A first cassette may include lid access from both a top and bottom, while a second cassette only includes lid access from a top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated
    Inventors: William Daniel Beskitt, Jasen James Smolk, Sean Haney, Michael J. Harty
  • Publication number: 20230416031
    Abstract: A sensing apparatus can be configured to detect an edge of a paper that is received by an automated transaction machine (ATM). The paper can move along a path located inside the ATM, the path having opposite first and second sides. The sensing apparatus can include a light emitter and a light detector on the first side of the path, with the light emitter positioned so that it can emit light across the path to the second side. The light detector can be configured to detect light from the light emitter and can emit a signal corresponding to an amount of detected light. The sensing apparatus can also include a control circuit that can control a flow of power to the light emitter, and the control circuit can also receive the signal emitted by the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: DAVID Z FEW, BOLEY CLINTON, MARKO SAVCIC, MICHAEL J HARTY, KEN TUROCY, THOMAS A VANKIRK, AARON CHRISTOPHER GRAHAM, DAVID NIKKEL, JASEN JAMES SMOLK, WILLIAM DANIEL BESKITT
  • Patent number: 11753263
    Abstract: A sensing apparatus can be configured to detect an edge of a paper that is received by an automated transaction machine (ATM). The paper can move along a path located inside the ATM, the path having opposite first and second sides. The sensing apparatus can include a light emitter and a light detector on the first side of the path, with the light emitter positioned so that it can emit light across the path to the second side. The light detector can be configured to detect light from the light emitter and can emit a signal corresponding to an amount of detected light. The sensing apparatus can also include a control circuit that can control a flow of power to the light emitter, and the control circuit can also receive the signal emitted by the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: David Z Few, Boley Clinton, Marko Savcic, Michael J Harty, Ken Turocy, Thomas A Vankirk, Aaron Christopher Graham, David Nikkel, Jasen James Smolk, William Daniel Beskitt
  • Patent number: 11542111
    Abstract: A center-alignment apparatus for use in an ATM has a transport mechanism to transport a document into the ATM. One or more plates operable in tandem to move the document toward a centerline of a path the document is to travel. Edge-detection sensor(s) on the plate sense an edge of the document when the plate(s) is moved toward the centerline. A translate/rotate mechanism translates and rotates the document while the translate/rotate mechanism transversely moves the document toward the center until another edge-detection sensor detects an edge of the document to create a parallel-aligned document. The control logic controls the plate(s) to centers the parallel-aligned document about the centerline to create a centered document.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Diebold Nixdorf Incorporated
    Inventors: William Daniel Beskitt, Jasen James Smolk
  • Publication number: 20220366753
    Abstract: An automated transaction machine includes a plurality of cassettes of at least two different configurations. A first cassette may include multiple cavities with an internal transport, while a second cassette includes a single cavity. A first cassette may include lid access from both a top and bottom, while a second cassette only includes lid access from a top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: William Daniel Beskitt, Jasen James Smolk, Sean Haney, Michael J. Harty
  • Publication number: 20220157110
    Abstract: A sensing apparatus can be configured to detect an edge of a paper that is received by an automated transaction machine (ATM). The paper can move along a path located inside the ATM, the path having opposite first and second sides. The sensing apparatus can include a light emitter and a light detector on the first side of the path, with the light emitter positioned so that it can emit light across the path to the second side. The light detector can be configured to detect light from the light emitter and can emit a signal corresponding to an amount of detected light. The sensing apparatus can also include a control circuit that can control a flow of power to the light emitter, and the control circuit can also receive the signal emitted by the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: DAVID Z FEW, BOLEY CLINTON, MARKO SAVCIC, MICHAEL J HARTY, KEN TUROCY, THOMAS A VANKIRK, AARON CHRISTOPHER GRAHAM, DAVID NIKKEL, JASEN JAMES SMOLK, WILLIAM DANIEL BESKITT
  • Publication number: 20200407181
    Abstract: A center-alignment apparatus for use in an ATM has a transport mechanism to transport a document into the ATM. One or more plates operable in tandem to move the document toward a centerline of a path the document is to travel. Edge-detection sensor(s) on the plate sense an edge of the document when the plate(s) is moved toward the centerline. A translate/rotate mechanism translates and rotates the document while the translate/rotate mechanism transversely moves the document toward the center until another edge-detection sensor detects an edge of the document to create a parallel-aligned document. The control logic controls the plate(s) to centers the parallel-aligned document about the centerline to create a centered document.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: William Daniel BESKITT, Jasen James Smolk
  • Patent number: 10773912
    Abstract: A center-alignment apparatus for use in an ATM has a transport mechanism to transport a document into the ATM. One or more plates operable in tandem to move the document toward a centerline of a path the document is to travel. Edge-detection sensor(s) on the plate sense an edge of the document when the plate(s) is moved toward the centerline. A translate/rotate mechanism translates and rotates the document while the translate/rotate mechanism transversely moves the document toward the center until another edge-detection sensor detects an edge of the document to create a parallel-aligned document. The control logic controls the plate(s) to centers the parallel-aligned document about the centerline to create a centered document.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated
    Inventors: William Daniel Beskitt, Jasen James Smolk
  • Publication number: 20200082657
    Abstract: A center-alignment apparatus for use in an ATM has a transport mechanism to transport a document into the ATM. One or more plates operable in tandem to move the document toward a centerline of a path the document is to travel. Edge-detection sensor(s) on the plate sense an edge of the document when the plate(s) is moved toward the centerline. A translate/rotate mechanism translates and rotates the document while the translate/rotate mechanism transversely moves the document toward the center until another edge-detection sensor detects an edge of the document to create a parallel-aligned document. The control logic controls the plate(s) to centers the parallel-aligned document about the centerline to create a centered document.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Applicants: Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated, Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated
    Inventors: William Daniel BESKITT, Jasen James Smolk
  • Patent number: 10078816
    Abstract: A document delivery system within an automated transaction machine includes a shuttle for receiving a stack of documents. The shuttle is moveable from a dock location to a user interface location along a track system The shuttle may be utilized with a rear-load configuration or a front-load configuration in which the track system has a travel path from the dock location to the user interface location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated
    Inventors: Jasen James Smolk, Jeffrey M. Eastman
  • Publication number: 20160364706
    Abstract: A document delivery system within an automated transaction machine includes a shuttle for receiving a stack of documents. The shuttle is moveable from a dock location to a user interface location along a track system The shuttle may be utilized with a rear-load configuration or a front-load configuration in which the track system has a travel path from the dock location to the user interface location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Applicant: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Jasen James Smolk, Jeffrey M. Eastman