Patents by Inventor Kenneth J. Schanz

Kenneth J. Schanz 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: 6328206
    Abstract: An automated transaction machine (10) includes a fascia (22) having a display opening (36) therein. Screens (38, 102, 116) of displays (44, 100, 114) are viewable through the screen opening. The displays are supported on an adjustable display support (48) which includes a base member (50) and a second member (68). The base member is horizontally movable relative to a housing of the machine, and the second member is vertically and rotationally movable relative to the base member. Certain displays are supported by connection to the second member or through intermediate support members (104, 118).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Schanz, Joseph F. Gagliardi, III
  • Patent number: 5879092
    Abstract: A system indicates fault conditions in an automated banking machine journal printer (12, 106). The journal printer is supplied with paper from a paper supply (16, 112). Movement of paper by the printer is sensed by a detector (70, 124). An amount of paper remaining in the paper supply is sensed by a second detector (78, 122). The detectors are connected to an electronic circuit (74, 118) including a processor (76, 120). Fault signals are generated by said electronic circuit responsive to said detectors sensing conditions representative of paper jam, paper low and paper out conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: InterBold
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Brannan, Kim R. Lewis, Kenneth J. Schanz
  • Patent number: 5725321
    Abstract: A system for indicating fault conditions in an automated banking machine includes a journal printer (12). The journal printer is supplied with paper from a paper supply roll (16). The paper supply roll is supported on a spindle (22). The spindle is engaged to the paper roll by spring arms (60). The spindle further includes a spring loaded retainer member (42) and a flange portion (34) which act to apply a drag force on the spindle to prevent overrunning. The spindle also has an encoder member (40) thereon. Rotation of the encoder member is sensed by an opto-electrical detector (70). A diameter of the paper supply roll is sensed by a second opto-electrical detector (78) positioned between the spindle and the printer. The detectors are connected to an electronic circuit (74) including a processor (76). Fault signals are generated by said electronic circuit responsive to said detectors sensing conditions representative of paper jam, paper low and paper out conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Assignee: InterBold
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Brannan, Kim R. Lewis, Kenneth J. Schanz