Patents by Inventor Kim R. Lewis

Kim R. Lewis 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: 6550670
    Abstract: An automated banking machine includes a generally one-piece polymer frame. Transaction function devices such as an input device, a display screen, and a sheet dispenser, are supported on the frame. A generally one-piece polymer body is operatively engaged relative to the frame and extends in generally surrounding relation of the input device and display screen. The body includes at least one opening such that the display screen is visible and the input device is accessible through the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Kim R. Lewis, Richard C. Lute, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6547464
    Abstract: An automated transaction machine (10) includes a thermal printing apparatus for printing account statements for a user. A paper drive (36) moves a paper web (44) from a paper roll (42) through a printer (40). After indicia is printed on the paper, the paper is cut by a cutter (37) into sheets and delivered to a user by a presenter drive (30). After paper cutting, the paper is moved a short distance in a direction opposed to the direction that the paper normally moves during printing. A paper control device (49) operates to maintain a relatively constant resistance force to movement of the web in the printing direction after the paper has been retracted. The paper control device limits application of resistance forces to below a threshold as well as sudden fluctuation of resistance forces on the paper web which may otherwise cause the paper to slip relative to the drive and cause distortion of printed indicia or damage to the web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Diebòld, Incorporated
    Inventors: Kim R. Lewis, Jeffrey A. Hill, Richard C. Lute, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6527172
    Abstract: An automated banking machine includes a chest portion (14). Transaction function devices such as an input device (18) and a display screen (24) are supported on the chest portion. A generally one-piece polymer body (28) is operatively engaged relative to the chest portion and extends in generally surrounding relation of the input device and display screen. The body includes at least one opening (30) such that the display screen is visible and the input device is accessible through the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Kim R. Lewis, Richard C. Lute, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6394007
    Abstract: A secure enclosure (10) for an automated banking machine includes a chest portion (12) and a moveable door (14). The door is supported on hinge assemblies (20, 22) which enable mounting and accurately positioning the door despite misalignment of the hinges. The chest portion is manufactured from panels (28, 36, 38, 66, 76) which include interengaging projections and recesses. The projections and recesses ensure that the proper panels are used in the assembly of the particular type secure enclosure, as well as that the panels which make up the enclosure are properly oriented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: InterBold
    Inventors: Kim R. Lewis, Richard C. Lute, Jeffrey A. Hill, Howard E. Antram
  • Patent number: 6308396
    Abstract: A secure enclosure (10) for an automated banking machine includes a chest portion (12) and a moveable door (14). The door is supported on hinge assemblies (20, 22) which enable mounting and accurately positioning the door despite misalignment of the hinges. The chest portion is manufactured from panels (28, 36, 38, 66, 76) which include interengaging projections and recesses. The projections and recesses ensure that the proper panels are used in the assembly of the particular type secure enclosure, as well as that the panels which make up the enclosure are properly oriented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Assignee: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Kim R. Lewis, Richard C. Lute, Jeffrey A. Hill, Howard E. Antram
  • Publication number: 20010000644
    Abstract: A secure enclosure (10) for an automated banking machine includes a chest portion (12) and a moveable door (14). The door is supported on hinge assemblies (20, 22) which enable mounting and accurately positioning the door despite misalignment of the hinges. The chest portion is manufactured from panels (28, 36, 38, 66, 76) which include interengaging projections and recesses. The projections and recesses ensure that the proper panels are used in the assembly of the particular type secure enclosure, as well as that the panels which make up the enclosure are properly oriented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2000
    Publication date: May 3, 2001
    Applicant: InterBold
    Inventors: Kim R. Lewis, Richard C. Lute, Jeffrey A. Hill, Howard E. Antram
  • Patent number: 6082616
    Abstract: An automated banking machine (10) has a housing (12). A rollout tray (32) supports serviceable components including a display (36) and a keypad (48) thereon. The rollout tray includes a service opening (54) which is used to access service points on the serviceable components when the rollout tray is extended from the housing. When the tray is retracted access through the service opening is blocked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Kim R. Lewis, Richard C. Lute, Jr., Terry E. Doll, Douglas A. Kovacs, Michael A. Durbin, Deborah S. Addy, James A. Zweifel
  • 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
  • Patent number: 5590609
    Abstract: An envelope dispenser (50) for use in an automated teller machine includes a lockable access door (14). The door includes a slot (20), integral with its first face (16). The door is locked by the engagement of a first member (36) in a first notch portion (24) of the slot. The door is unlocked by an actuator (46) which upon the receipt of an electrical signal moves the first member into a central portion (28) of the slot. In this position the door may be manually moved to a fully open position by a user. In the open position the actuator urges the first member into a second notch portion (26), which releasably holds the door in the open position. In the open position envelopes stored in the machine may be accessed. From the open position the door can either be manually closed or automatically closed by the cessation of the electrical signal which enables a spring (44) to move the first member to the central portion of the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1997
    Assignee: InterBold
    Inventors: Natarajan Ramachandran, Kim R. Lewis, Richard C. Lute, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5483047
    Abstract: An automated teller machine (10) includes a housing (12) with a top assembly (40). Rollout trays (46) are mounted in the top assembly and have components that require periodic servicing mounted thereon. An ATM fascia (18) is pivotally mounted to enable servicing of the components on the trays during servicing. The fascia is tilted upward and a technician is enabled to stand under the fascia and to selectively extend the trays to service the components thereon. As a result, the amount of clearance space that must be provided around the ATM for servicing is minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1996
    Assignee: Inter Bold
    Inventors: Natarajan Ramachandran, Gerald T. Sedlock, Kim R. Lewis, Charles D. Price, III, Richard C. Lute, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5209583
    Abstract: A printer for a portable computer receives the computer into a well and includes a connector plug that receives a connector socket of the computer. The printer restricts the orientation of the computer when the computer is inserted into the well so that the computer connector can be engaged with the printer's connector only after the computer has been placed in the well and moved along a predetermined axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1993
    Assignee: Telxon Corporation
    Inventors: Kim R. Lewis, Gary L. Elston, Jack P. Hall, Dennis Kerkhof
  • Patent number: 4077581
    Abstract: Paper or like media, utilized for maintaining a permanent record of printed matter, is driven by a drive roller and is caused to be wound on a spool or core which is swingable from the drive roller as the amount of paper on the spool increases. An "O" ring drive is positioned between a main drive line for intermittent engagement therewith and is connected with the spool for driving thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1975
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1978
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventors: Kim R. Lewis, William H. Corbett
  • Patent number: 4074797
    Abstract: A single clutch and associated actuator mechanisms in a drive line for providing selective driving or feeding of at least two printing media for independent bi-directional movement of the media in the operation of a plurality of printing functions. The drive or feed mechanism for the printing media occupies the space of a single printing station wherein drive members are arranged in an overlapping manner with individual control of such drive members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1978
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventors: Kim R. Lewis, William H. Corbett
  • Patent number: D303663
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1989
    Assignee: Telxon Corporation
    Inventors: Rajendra Kumar, Kim R. Lewis
  • Patent number: D350977
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1994
    Assignee: Telxon Corporation
    Inventors: Kim R. Lewis, Gary L. Elston, Jack P. Hall, Dennis Kerkhof