Patents by Inventor Ken Pohl

Ken Pohl 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: 11941931
    Abstract: Novel modular smart management devices in the form of drop safes include the modular components of a chassis, door and technology cabinet. The drop safes enable retailers to make cash deposits quickly and safely within or near their own facilities. Various technology, including RFID readers, RFID tags, and other equipment allow the drop safes to identify each deposited bag. Employees utilize specialized apps on their mobile devices to facilitate deposit creation and other tasks. Novel methodologies for accessing the drop safes for emptying employ single-use, time-expiration type authorization codes along with other security measures to minimize risk and to provide other benefits. Novel structures along with methodologies for replacing, on-site, modular components with auto-detection of functionality during initialization and re-initialization enables for efficient replacement and upgrading of components, including the upgrading of safes to provide additional functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: BRINK'S NETWORK, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Douglas A. Pertz, Rohan Pal, Keith Barthelmeus, Laura Baumann, Shane McKiernan, Ken Pohl, Kyle Bolin, Colm McKiernan, Mark Nietubyc
  • Patent number: 11804090
    Abstract: Novel modular smart management devices in the form of drop safes include the modular components of a chassis, door and technology cabinet. The drop safes enable retailers to make cash deposits quickly and safely within or near their own facilities. Various technology, including RFID readers, RFID tags, and other equipment allow the drop safes to identify each deposited bag. Employees utilize specialized apps on their mobile devices to facilitate deposit creation and other tasks. Novel methodologies for accessing the drop safes for emptying employ single-use, time-expiration type authorization codes along with other security measures to minimize risk and to provide other benefits. Novel structures along with methodologies for replacing, on-site, modular components with auto-detection of functionality during initialization and re-initialization enables for efficient replacement and upgrading of components, including the upgrading of safes to provide additional functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: BRINK'S NETWORK, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Douglas A. Pertz, Rohan Pal, Keith Barthelmeus, Laura Baumann, Shane McKiernan, Ken Pohl, Kyle Bolin, Colm McKiernan, Mark Nietubyc
  • Patent number: 11544981
    Abstract: Novel modular smart management devices in the form of drop safes include the modular components of a chassis, door and technology cabinet. The drop safes enable retailers to make cash deposits quickly and safely within or near their own facilities. Various technology, including RFID readers, RFID tags, and other equipment allow the drop safes to identify each deposited bag. Employees utilize specialized apps on their mobile devices to facilitate deposit creation and other tasks. Novel methodologies for accessing the drop safes for emptying employ single-use, time-expiration type authorization codes along with other security measures to minimize risk and to provide other benefits. Novel structures along with methodologies for replacing, on-site, modular components with auto-detection of functionality during initialization and re-initialization enables for efficient replacement and upgrading of components, including the upgrading of safes to provide additional functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: BRINK'S NETWORK, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Douglas A. Pertz, Rohan Pal, Keith Barthelmeus, Laura Baumann, Shane McKiernan, Ken Pohl, Kyle Bolin, Colm McKiernan, Mark Nietubyc
  • Patent number: 11544982
    Abstract: Novel modular smart management devices in the form of drop safes include the modular components of a chassis, door and technology cabinet. The drop safes enable retailers to make cash deposits quickly and safely within or near their own facilities. Various technology, including RFID readers, RFID tags, and other equipment allow the drop safes to identify each deposited bag. Employees utilize specialized apps on their mobile devices to facilitate deposit creation and other tasks. Novel methodologies for accessing the drop safes for emptying employ single-use, time-expiration type authorization codes along with other security measures to minimize risk and to provide other benefits. Novel structures along with methodologies for replacing, on-site, modular components with auto-detection of functionality during initialization and re-initialization enables for efficient replacement and upgrading of components, including the upgrading of safes to provide additional functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: BRINK'S NETWORK, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Douglas A. Pertz, Rohan Pal, Keith Barthelmeus, Laura Baumann, Shane McKiernan, Ken Pohl, Kyle Bolin, Colm McKiernan, Mark Nietubyc
  • Publication number: 20210358240
    Abstract: Novel modular smart management devices in the form of drop safes include the modular components of a chassis, door and technology cabinet. The drop safes enable retailers to make cash deposits quickly and safely within or near their own facilities. Various technology, including RFID readers, RFID tags, and other equipment allow the drop safes to identify each deposited bag. Employees utilize specialized apps on their mobile devices to facilitate deposit creation and other tasks. Novel methodologies for accessing the drop safes for emptying employ single-use, time-expiration type authorization codes along with other security measures to minimize risk and to provide other benefits. Novel structures along with methodologies for replacing, on-site, modular components with auto-detection of functionality during initialization and re-initialization enables for efficient replacement and upgrading of components, including the upgrading of safes to provide additional functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Douglas A. Pertz, Rohan Pal, Keith Barthelmeus, Laura Baumann, Shane McKiernan, Ken Pohl, Kyle Bolin, Colm McKiernan, Mark Nietubyc
  • Publication number: 20210350643
    Abstract: Novel modular smart management devices in the form of drop safes include the modular components of a chassis, door and technology cabinet. The drop safes enable retailers to make cash deposits quickly and safely within or near their own facilities. Various technology, including RFID readers, RFID tags, and other equipment allow the drop safes to identify each deposited bag. Employees utilize specialized apps on their mobile devices to facilitate deposit creation and other tasks. Novel methodologies for accessing the drop safes for emptying employ single-use, time-expiration type authorization codes along with other security measures to minimize risk and to provide other benefits. Novel structures along with methodologies for replacing, on-site, modular components with auto-detection of functionality during initialization and re-initialization enables for efficient replacement and upgrading of components, including the upgrading of safes to provide additional functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Douglas A. Pertz, Rohan Pal, Mark Nietubyc, Keith Barthelmeus, Laura Baumann, Shane McKiernan, Ken Pohl, Kyle Bolin, Colm McKiernan
  • Publication number: 20210350645
    Abstract: Novel modular smart management devices in the form of drop safes include the modular components of a chassis, door and technology cabinet. The drop safes enable retailers to make cash deposits quickly and safely within or near their own facilities. Various technology, including RFID readers, RFID tags, and other equipment allow the drop safes to identify each deposited bag. Employees utilize specialized apps on their mobile devices to facilitate deposit creation and other tasks. Novel methodologies for accessing the drop safes for emptying employ single-use, time-expiration type authorization codes along with other security measures to minimize risk and to provide other benefits. Novel structures along with methodologies for replacing, on-site, modular components with auto-detection of functionality during initialization and re-initialization enables for efficient replacement and upgrading of components, including the upgrading of safes to provide additional functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Douglas A. Pertz, Rohan Pal, Keith Barthelmeus, Laura Baumann, Shane McKiernan, Ken Pohl, Kyle Bolin, Colm McKiernan, Mark Nietubyc
  • Publication number: 20210350644
    Abstract: Novel modular smart management devices in the form of drop safes include the modular components of a chassis, door and technology cabinet. The drop safes enable retailers to make cash deposits quickly and safely within or near their own facilities. Various technology, including RFID readers, RFID tags, and other equipment allow the drop safes to identify each deposited bag. Employees utilize specialized apps on their mobile devices to facilitate deposit creation and other tasks. Novel methodologies for accessing the drop safes for emptying employ single-use, time-expiration type authorization codes along with other security measures to minimize risk and to provide other benefits. Novel structures along with methodologies for replacing, on-site, modular components with auto-detection of functionality during initialization and re-initialization enables for efficient replacement and upgrading of components, including the upgrading of safes to provide additional functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Douglas A. Pertz, Rohan Pal, Keith Barthelmeus, Laura Baumann, Shane McKiernan, Ken Pohl, Kyle Bolin, Colm McKiernan, Mark Nietubyc
  • Patent number: 11164412
    Abstract: Novel modular smart management devices in the form of drop safes include the modular components of a chassis, door and technology cabinet. The drop safes enable retailers to make cash deposits quickly and safely within or near their own facilities. Various technology, including RFID readers, RFID tags, and other equipment allow the drop safes to identify each deposited bag. Employees utilize specialized apps on their mobile devices to facilitate deposit creation and other tasks. Novel methodologies for accessing the drop safes for emptying employ single-use, time-expiration type authorization codes along with other security measures to minimize risk and to provide other benefits. Novel structures along with methodologies for replacing, on-site, modular components with auto-detection of functionality during initialization and re-initialization enables for efficient replacement and upgrading of components, including the upgrading of safes to provide additional functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: BRINK'S NETWORK, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas A. Pertz, Rohan Pal, Keith Barthelmeus, Laura Baumann, Shane McKiernan, Ken Pohl, Kyle Bolin, Colm McKiernan, Mark Nietubyc
  • Publication number: 20210074101
    Abstract: Novel modular smart management devices in the form of drop safes include the modular components of a chassis, door and technology cabinet. The drop safes enable retailers to make cash deposits quickly and safely within or near their own facilities. Various technology, including RFID readers, RFID tags, and other equipment allow the drop safes to identify each deposited bag. Employees utilize specialized apps on their mobile devices to facilitate deposit creation and other tasks. Novel methodologies for accessing the drop safes for emptying employ single-use, time-expiration type authorization codes along with other security measures to minimize risk and to provide other benefits. Novel structures along with methodologies for replacing, on-site, modular components with auto-detection of functionality during initialization and re-initialization enables for efficient replacement and upgrading of components, including the upgrading of safes to provide additional functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Douglas A. Pertz, Rohan Pal, Keith Barthelmeus, Laura Baumann, Shane McKiernan, Ken Pohl, Kyle Bolin, Colm McKiernan, Mark Nietubyc
  • Patent number: 9905990
    Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for multiple wavelength Raman interrogation laser generation and Raman spectra acquisition. An intracavity laser tuning subsystem is integrated into the laser cavity. The tuning subsystem allows switching between at least two laser output frequencies in a manner effective for good identification and separation of Raman spectra from non-Raman spectra, including auto-fluorescence from the sample and background. The tuning subsystem can be implemented in different ways in the cavity. It does not require material alteration of the line-narrowing components. Also, processing of acquired raw signal from the multiple wavelength interrogation can further assist effective Raman spectra identification and separation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Alakai Defense Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken Pohl, Matthew King, Adam J. Hopkins, Alan Ford