Patents by Inventor Kevin Vorhees

Kevin Vorhees 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: 10442099
    Abstract: System and methods for performing a full cut and a partial cut of paper are disclosed herein. According to an aspect, a system comprises a paper cutter system comprising a motor operable to move in either a first direction or a second direction. The paper cutter system also comprises a movable blade. The paper cutter system also comprises a cutter mechanism configured to move the blade to perform a full cut of paper when the motor moves in the first direction and move the blade to perform a partial cut of paper when the motor moves in the second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Holdings Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Vorhees, Richard Harris
  • Publication number: 20180126577
    Abstract: System and methods for performing a full cut and a partial cut of paper are disclosed herein. According to an aspect, a system comprises a paper cutter system comprising a motor operable to move in either a first direction or a second direction. The paper cutter system also comprises a movable blade. The paper cutter system also comprises a cutter mechanism configured to move the blade to perform a full cut of paper when the motor moves in the first direction and move the blade to perform a partial cut of paper when the motor moves in the second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Kevin Vorhees, Richard Harris
  • Publication number: 20150197107
    Abstract: Printers having a stationary print head and related methods are disclosed. According to an aspect, a printer includes a body defining a slot for movement of paper substantially within a plane. The printer also includes a stationary print head positioned adjacent to the slot. Further, the printer includes a first paper feed system configured to move the paper within the slot in a first direction. The printer also includes a second paper feed system configured to move the paper within the slot in a second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Applicant: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Holdings Corporation
    Inventors: Richard H. Harris, Kevin Vorhees
  • Publication number: 20060248806
    Abstract: An assembly and device provides for automatically adding stability to a kiosk having carriage bearing equipment that is serviceable external to the inner portion of the kiosk by withdrawing the carriage. The carriage includes a pivoted stabilizer foot that is deployed responsive to the relative motion of withdrawing the carriage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Parsons, Kevin Vorhees
  • Publication number: 20060010041
    Abstract: The apparatus for point of sale currency verification includes a point of sale check printer having a printing device configured to print information on first and second opposing faces of a document, a scanning device configured to scan the first and second faces of the document, a verification module configured to verify the authenticity of the document, and a retention area that is secure, coupled to the apparatus, and configured to retain the document until removed by an authorized person. The document may be a check or currency. The method includes printing information on first and second opposing faces of a document, scanning the first face of the document, verifying the authenticity of the document, and retaining the document until removed by an authorized person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2004
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Inventors: Brian Blair, Kevin Vorhees
  • Publication number: 20050248795
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method of print adjustment are provided under the invention a printed image that was printed in response to a print command is scanned. A correction factor is then calculated responsive to the printed image scan and the print command. The correction factor is then applied to a subsequent print command to form an adjusted print command. The adjusted print command causes the image to be printed in the proper manner as specified by the print command. The correction factor may be stored and applied to the subsequent print command. In one embodiment, the correction factor is calculated from the print command, the printed image scan, and a pre-existing correction factor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventor: Kevin Vorhees