Patents by Inventor Michael D. Nunn
Michael D. Nunn 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).
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Patent number: 9704324Abstract: A money handling device for accepting, storing and dispensing valuable documents in exchange for goods or services includes a validation module (100), a recycler module (200) and a note storage module (300). The validation module determines acceptable and non-acceptable valuable documents, and the storage module stores acceptable valuable documents. The recycler is arranged to dispense a temporarily stored valuable document to the validation module for dispensing as change or to dispense a temporarily stored valuable document to the note storage module.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2008Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Crane Payment Innovations, Inc.Inventor: Michael D. Nunn
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Patent number: 9688500Abstract: A document bundler for a bill validator includes a document path, a transportation unit, and a clamp mechanism. The transportation unit is adapted to move a plurality of documents in series through the document path. The clamp mechanism includes a pushing member. The clamp mechanism is adapted to clamp a first document of the plurality of documents with the pushing member to inhibit movement of the first document by the transportation unit while a second document of the plurality of documents is transported substantially alongside the first document in the document path. The second document residing substantially alongside the first document forms a document bundle. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2015Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: Crane Payment Innovations, Inc.Inventor: Michael D. Nunn
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Publication number: 20160200542Abstract: A document bundler for a bill validator includes a document path, a transportation unit, and a clamp mechanism. The transportation unit is adapted to move a plurality of documents in series through the document path. The clamp mechanism includes a pushing member. The clamp mechanism is adapted to clamp a first document of the plurality of documents with the pushing member to inhibit movement of the first document by the transportation unit while a second document of the plurality of documents is transported substantially alongside the first document in the document path. The second document residing substantially alongside the first document forms a document bundle. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: Michael D. Nunn
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Patent number: 8695977Abstract: Apparatus and methods for handling items of currency using a triple gate diverter are provided. An apparatus is provided that comprises first, second and third diverter members (100, 200, 300) that are adapted for rotational/pivotal movement with respect to another. Each of the diverter members (100, 200, 300) is coupled to a longitudinal shaft (400), itself defining a central longitudinal axis of the triple gate diverter.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2013Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: MEI, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Nunn, Karen Marvin
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Patent number: 8695778Abstract: Apparatus for preventing unauthorized removal of currency items from a currency handling apparatus is provided. A removable security gate mechanism (500) is provided that comprises a housing (501), a rotatable gate (510), a drive wheel and a positioning member. The positioning member is selectively engageable with the drive wheel for positioning the rotatable gate (510).Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2013Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: MEI, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Clauser, Michael D. Nunn, Karen Marvin
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Patent number: 8616360Abstract: A lockable, removable cassette is described. In an implementation, the cassette includes a plastic shell and a currency access door. The cassette may also include a flexible handle and/or an integrated grip. In addition, the cassette may include at least one of an aperture and a transparent window positioned to reveal the contents of the cassette. In an implementation, the cassette includes a stacking mechanism which may include a drive means having non-circular drive gears.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2010Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: MEI, Inc.Inventors: Alfred F. Bergeron, Robert Clauser, Christopher L. Crawford, David C. Deaville, Michael D. Nunn, Jeffrey T. Thawley, Kenneth B. Wood, Stephen R. Watrous
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Patent number: 8393612Abstract: A removable currency storage device is arranged to monitor and record access to the contents of the storage device.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2009Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: MEI, Inc.Inventor: Michael D. Nunn
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Patent number: 8240451Abstract: Techniques are disclosed that minimize the effect of an external force on peripheral devices attached to a host machine (e.g., vending and gaming machines). The techniques include using long spacers that are designed to be close to the rear of a machine so that in the event of a vandalism attack on the front of the machine, a peripheral device attached to the machine, such as a bill acceptor, transfers the external force to the back of the machine. Once the force is transferred, the force is distributed over a robust surface. The techniques also include use of a cradle assembly and a fixed housing to mount peripheral devices in machines that also minimize the effect of an external force on peripheral devices mounted to machines.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2005Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: MEI, Inc.Inventors: David C. Deaville, Peter Bullard, Robert J. Clauser, Jeffrey T. Thawley, Michael D. Nunn, Evan J. Cost
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Publication number: 20110154742Abstract: A removable currency storage device is arranged to monitor and record access to the contents of the storage device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2009Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventor: Michael D. Nunn
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Publication number: 20110093116Abstract: A money handling device for accepting, storing and dispensing valuable documents in exchange for goods or services includes a validation module (100), a recycler module (200) and a note storage module (300). The validation module determines acceptable and non-acceptable valuable documents, and the storage module stores acceptable valuable documents. The recycler is arranged to dispense a temporarily stored valuable document to the validation module for dispensing as change or to dispense a temporarily stored valuable document to the note storage module.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2008Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: MEI, Inc.Inventor: Michael D. Nunn
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Patent number: 7878318Abstract: A cassette for storing bills is described. The cassette includes a shutter, a link which engages the shutter; and a helicoidal drive shaft which engages the link. As the cassette is inserted or removed from a chassis, an actuator fixed to the chassis actuates the drive shaft such that the shutter opens or closes. In some embodiments, the cassette may prevent persons without proper authorization from accessing bills inside the cassette.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2006Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: MEI, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Nunn, André Gerlier, Richard Mathis
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Patent number: 7789214Abstract: A lockable, removable cassette is described. In an implementation, the cassette includes a plastic shell and a currency access door. The cassette may also include a flexible handle and/or an integrated grip. In addition, the cassette may include at least one of an aperture and a transparent window positioned to reveal the contents of the cassette. In an implementation, the cassette includes a stacking mechanism which may include a drive means having non-circular drive gears.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2004Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: MEI, Inc.Inventors: Alfred F. Bergeron, Robert Clauser, Christopher L. Crawford, David C. Deaville, Michael D. Nunn, Jeffrey T. Thawley, Kenneth B. Wood, Stephen R. Watrous
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Publication number: 20100156036Abstract: A lockable, removable cassette is described. In an implementation, the cassette includes a plastic shell and a currency access door. The cassette may also include a flexible handle and/or an integrated grip. In addition, the cassette may include at least one of an aperture and a transparent window positioned to reveal the contents of the cassette. In an implementation, the cassette includes a stacking mechanism which may include a drive means having non-circular drive gears.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2010Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: MEI, Inc.Inventors: Alfred F. Bergeron, Robert Clauser, Christopher L. Crawford, David C. Deaville, Michael D. Nunn, Jeffrey T. Thawley, Kenneth B. Wood, Stephen R. Watrous
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Patent number: 7481308Abstract: A lockable, removable cassette is described. In an implementation, the cassette includes a plastic shell and a currency access door. The cassette may also include a flexible handle and/or an integrated grip. In addition, the cassette may include at least one of an aperture and a transparent window positioned to reveal the contents of the cassette. In an implementation, the cassette includes a stacking mechanism which may include a drive means having non-circular drive gears.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2004Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: Mei, Inc.Inventors: Alfred F. Bergeron, Robert Clauser, Christopher L. Crawford, David C. Deaville, Michael D. Nunn, Jeffrey T. Thawley, Kenneth B. Wood, Stephen R. Watrous
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Publication number: 20080185259Abstract: Techniques are disclosed that minimize the effect of an external force on peripheral devices attached to a host machine (e.g., vending and gaming machines). The techniques include using long spacers that are designed to be close to the rear of a machine so that in the event of a vandalism attack on the front of the machine, a peripheral device attached to the machine, such as a bill acceptor, transfers the external force to the back of the machine. Once the force is transferred, the force is distributed over a robust surface. The techniques also include use of a cradle assembly and a fixed housing to mount peripheral devices in machines that also minimize the effect of an external force on peripheral devices mounted to machines.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2005Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: David C. Deaville, Peter Buillard, Robert J. Clauser, Jeffrey T. Thawley, Michael D. Nunn, Evan J. Cost
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Patent number: D544027Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2004Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Inventors: Michael D. Nunn, John D. Snider, Charles Richard Lewis, Jr., William H. Wurz, Jeffrey T. Thawley, Raymond M. Walker
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Patent number: D609739Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2006Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: MEI, Inc.Inventor: Michael D. Nunn
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Patent number: D617370Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2006Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: MEI, Inc.Inventors: André Gerlier, Michael D. Nunn, Juan-José Moreno, Roberto Polidoro, Christian Voser
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Patent number: D643871Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2010Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: MEI, Inc.Inventors: André Gerlier, Michael D. Nunn, Juan-José Moreno, Roberto Polidoro, Christian Voser
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Patent number: D644682Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2010Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: MEI, Inc.Inventors: André Gerlier, Michael D. Nunn, Juan-José Moreno, Roberto Polidoro, Christian Voser