Patents by Inventor Lance W Dismang

Lance W Dismang 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).

  • Method and apparatus for a carriage latch and power cord lock-out system for an optical scanner
    Patent number: 5767977
    Abstract: An improved carriage locking system that prevents the power cord of an optical scanner from being plugged into the scanner when the optical carriage assembly of the scanner is in the locked position. The locking system may include a locking member that the user unlocks to access the power cord receptacle upon initial setup of the scanner. The locking system may also include a spring loaded locking member that latches the optical carriage assembly against movement whenever the power cord is removed from the power cord receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Co.
    Inventors: John G Thelen, Lance W Dismang