Patents by Inventor Jeff Nowlin

Jeff Nowlin 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: 7673865
    Abstract: Systems and methods for preparing presentation instruments for distribution. Some of the methods include reading a code from a distribution stock, accessing a database and determining a presentation instrument to be associated with the distribution stock, selecting the presentation instrument, and associating the presentation instrument with the distribution stock. The various systems include hardware and/or software components for implementing the methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: First Data Corporation
    Inventors: Jay Greene, Scott J. Smith, Jeff Nowlin, Douglas S. Bailey
  • Publication number: 20080042335
    Abstract: Systems and methods for processing sheets, statements, and/or inserts prior to mailing are provided. One sheet processing system includes a receiver adapted to receive first and second single page sheets to be processed. The first sheet originates from a stack of first sheets, and the second sheet originates from a stack of second sheets. In some systems, the first and second sheets are of different sizes. The system includes a first read head adapted to read a first identifier from the first sheet, and a second read head adapted to read a second identifier from the second sheet. A circuit coupled to the first and second read heads is adapted to compare the first and second identifiers to determine whether a match exists. At least one identifier may include a magnetic stripe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Applicant: First Data Corporation
    Inventors: Jay Greene, Jeff Nowlin, Fred Casto, Scott Smith, Timothy Walpus, Mark Wilson
  • Publication number: 20060061029
    Abstract: Systems and methods for processing sheets, statements, and/or inserts prior to mailing are provided. One sheet processing system includes a receiver adapted to receive first and second sheets to be processed. The first sheet originates from a stack of first sheets or a continuous form sheet, and the second sheet originates from a stack of second sheets or a continuous form sheet. The system includes a first read head adapted to read a first identifier from the first sheet, and a second read head adapted to read a second identifier from the second sheet. A circuit coupled to the first and second read heads is adapted to compare the first and second identifiers to determine whether a match exists. In this manner, the sheet processing system is able to confirm that the first and second sheets are both intended to be sent to the same customer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2004
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Applicant: First Data Corporation
    Inventors: Jay Greene, Jeff Nowlin, Fred Casto, Scott Smith, Timothy Walpus, Mark Wilson
  • Publication number: 20050211760
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2004
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Applicant: First Data Corporation
    Inventors: Sunil Dewan, Fred Casto, John Christensen, Jon Gates, Jay Greene, Jeff Nowlin, Scott Smith, Mark Tonack, Corey Tunink, Timothy Walpus
  • Patent number: 6941389
    Abstract: Systems and methods for accepting and producing various I/O. The systems can include a plurality of input connectors and/or output connectors integral to a board, a circuit to disable the output connectors, and a programmable logic controller modular to the board and electrically coupled to the plurality of input connectors and the plurality of output connectors. The programmable logic controller can be associated with a computer readable medium that incorporates instructions executable by the programmable logic controller to configure one or more of the input and/or output connectors, and/or to at least partially control an output timeout state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: First Data Corporation
    Inventors: John E. Christensen, Jay Greene, Jeff Nowlin, Timothy J. Walpus, Scott J. Smith
  • Patent number: 6817518
    Abstract: 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. 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: First Data Corporation
    Inventors: Jay Greene, Scott J. Smith, Jeff Nowlin, Douglas S. Bailey
  • Publication number: 20040111348
    Abstract: Systems and methods for preparing presentation instruments for distribution. Some of the methods include reading a code from a distribution stock, accessing a database and determining a presentation instrument to be associated with the distribution stock, selecting the presentation instrument, and associating the presentation instrument with the distribution stock. The various systems include hardware and/or software components for implementing the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Applicant: First Data Corporation
    Inventors: Jay Greene, Scott J. Smith, Jeff Nowlin, Douglas S. Bailey
  • Publication number: 20040108374
    Abstract: 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. 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Applicant: First Data Corporation
    Inventors: Jay Greene, Scott J. Smith, Jeff Nowlin, Douglas S. Bailey
  • Publication number: 20030188047
    Abstract: Systems and methods for accepting and producing various I/O. The systems can include a plurality of input connectors and/or output connectors integral to a board, a circuit to disable the output connectors, and a programmable logic controller modular to the board and electrically coupled to the plurality of input connectors and the plurality of output connectors. The programmable logic controller can be associated with a computer readable medium that incorporates instructions executable by the programmable logic controller to configure one or more of the input and/or output connectors, and/or to at least partially control an output timeout state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Applicant: First Data Corporation
    Inventors: John E. Christensen, Jay Greene, Jeff Nowlin, Timothy J. Walpus, Scott J. Smith
  • Patent number: PP10733
    Abstract: A distinctive cultivar of Hawthorne, Rhaphiolepis indica, plant named `Creeklin'`, characterized by its erect, dense, mounded and uniform plant habit; fine plant texture which allows for ease of shearing; small, oblong, mostly flat leaves with an acute apex are initially coppery and mature to a shiny dark green color; dark reddish brown young stem color; and numerous light pink flowers. The combination of light pink flowers with dark brownish red stems, coppery new growth and shiny dark green mature foliage provides the new Hawthorne a striking and unique appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1998
    Assignee: Turkey Creek Farms, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeff Nowlin