Patents by Inventor Michael M. Richardson
Michael M. Richardson 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: 9886524Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that produce a report of generally available information, including over networks and particularly the Internet.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2013Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: STERLING INFOSYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Michael M. Richardson, David S. De Angelo, Frank A. Materia, Eduard Spivak
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Publication number: 20100191037Abstract: The use of music in connection with cancer therapy and other conditions is described. A computer-implemented method of modulating a mood in a person includes selecting an appropriate target mood, filtering a play list of music tracks based on an initial mood and vectoring by further filtering the play list to allocate the music tracks to play in order of appropriate stages creating a progressive modulation of mood from the initial mood to the target mood. A method of treating a patient with debilitating condition by administering to the patient a computer-implemented methodology is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2008Publication date: July 29, 2010Inventors: Lorenzo Cohen, Michael M. Richardson
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Patent number: 6604017Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a modular printing system has a plurality of modules for processing sheets. One module is a collator module configured to retain the sheets. The collator module has a collator controller and sensors linked to the collator controller. The sensors are arranged to detect erroneously processed sheets. The collator controller is configured to generate an error signal in response to detection of an error. The collator module also includes a feed assembly for presenting the sheets. A printer module is configured to receive sheets presented by the feed assembly. The printer module includes a printer controller and sensors linked to the printer controller. The sensors are arranged to detect erroneously processed sheets and to generate an error signal in response to detection of an error. The module printing system also includes a system controller linked to the collator controller and the printer controller.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2000Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Assignee: Check Technology CorporationInventors: Michael M. Richardson, Allan C. Brittle, Jr., Lee B. Fiedler, Kent Gorham, Jay R. Peterson, Gary T. Schultze, Chris J. Vetter, Eugene G. Weiss
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Patent number: 5917727Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a modular printing system has a plurality of modules for processing sheets. One module is a collator module configured to retain the sheets. The collator module has a collator controller and sensors linked to the collator controller. The sensors are arranged to detect erroneously processed sheets. The collator controller is configured to generate an error signal in response to detection of an error. The collator module also includes a feed assembly for presenting the sheets. A printer module is configured to receive sheets presented by the feed assembly. The printer module includes a printer controller and sensors linked to the printer controller. The sensors are arranged to detect erroneously processed sheets and to generate an error signal in response to detection of an error. The module printing system also includes a system controller linked to the collator controller and the printer controller.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 1997Date of Patent: June 29, 1999Assignee: Check Technology CorporationInventors: Michael M. Richardson, Allan C. Brittle, Jr., Kent Gorham, Jay R. Peterson, Chris J. Vetter
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Patent number: 5867393Abstract: The document handling apparatus provides support structure and a plurality of retainers supported by the support structure. Each retainer includes a tray that is configured to hold a stack of sheets. A feed assembly is supported by the support structure and is substantially vertical and has a mid-section. The feed assembly defines an output port configured to output the sheets. The output port is approximate the mid-section so that the average distance from the retainers to the output port is substantially minimized. The apparatus further includes a plurality of pick mechanisms. Each pick mechanism is configured and arranged to pick sheets from one of the retainers and feed the pick sheet into the feed assembly. The apparatus can include an adjustable edge guide pivotally supported by the support structure. The adjustable edge guide is arranged and configured to control the side edge of the stack.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1997Date of Patent: February 2, 1999Assignee: Check Technology CorporationInventors: Michael M. Richardson, Jay R. Peterson, Eugene G. Weiss, Thomas J. McDonough
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Patent number: 5790408Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a modular printing system has a plurality of modules for processing sheets. One module is a collator module configured to retain the sheets. The collator module has a collator controller and sensors linked to the collator controller. The sensors are arranged to detect erroneously processed sheets. The collator controller is configured to generate an error signal in response to detection of an error. The collator module also includes a feed assembly for presenting the sheets. A printer module is configured to receive sheets presented by the feed assembly. The printer module includes a printer controller and sensors linked to the printer controller. The sensors are arranged to detect erroneously processed sheets and to generate an error signal in response to detection of an error. The module printing system also includes a system controller linked to the collator controller and the printer controller.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: August 4, 1998Assignee: Check Technology CorporationInventors: Michael M. Richardson, Kent Gorham, Jay R. Peterson, Gary T. Schultze, Eugene G. Weiss
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Patent number: 5748483Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a modular printing system has a plurality of modules for processing sheets. One module is a collator module configured to retain the sheets. The collator module has a collator controller and sensors linked to the collator controller. The sensors are arranged to detect erroneously processed sheets. The collator controller is configured to generate an error signal in response to detection of an error. The collator module also includes a feed assembly for presenting the sheets. A printer module is configured to receive sheets presented by the feed assembly. The printer module includes a printer controller and sensors linked to the printer controller. The sensors are arranged to detect erroneously processed sheets and to generate an error signal in response to detection of an error. The module printing system also includes a system controller linked to the collator controller and the printer controller.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 1995Date of Patent: May 5, 1998Assignee: Check Technology CorporationInventors: Michael M. Richardson, Allan C. Brittle, Jr., Lee B. Fiedler, Kent Gorham, Jay R. Peterson, Gary T. Schultze, Chris J. Vetter, Eugene G. Weiss
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Patent number: 5696690Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a modular printing system has a plurality of modules for processing sheets. One module is a collator module configured to retain the sheets. The collator module has a collator controller and sensors linked to the collator controller. The sensors are arranged to detect erroneously processed sheets. The collator controller is configured to generate an error signal in response to detection of an error. The collator module also includes a feed assembly for presenting the sheets. A printer module is configured to receive sheets presented by the feed assembly. The printer module includes a printer controller and sensors linked to the printer controller. The sensors are arranged to detect erroneously processed sheets and to generate an error signal in response to detection of an error. The module printing system also includes a system controller linked to the collator controller and the printer controller.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: December 9, 1997Assignee: Check Technology CorporationInventors: Michael M. Richardson, Allan C. Brittle, Jr., Lee B. Fiedler, Kent Gorham, Jay R. Peterson, Gary T. Schultze, Chris J. Vetter, Eugene G. Weiss
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Patent number: 5644494Abstract: A document (or medium) collating/printing system provides automated error detection and error recovery in a high-volume printing application. The system includes a media transporter for transporting the print media, a collator having a plurality of retainers for holding groups of document types, and a printer arrangement that receives and processes presented sheets of the print media from the media transporter. The printer arrangement and the media transporter are configured and arranged to form a substantially planer path for transporting the print media from the media transporter toward the printer device for printing on the print media. Further, a programmed controller controls the presentation of the print media to the media transporter and verifies that the presented sheet of print medium is correctly processed by the printer arrangement. Error detection and recovery are provided using selectively located sensors and diverters controlled by the controller.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 1994Date of Patent: July 1, 1997Assignee: Check Technology CorporationInventors: Michael M. Richardson, Jay R. Peterson, Eugene G. Weiss, Thomas J. McDonough
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Patent number: 5111216Abstract: A tape supply including a replaceable tape supply cartridge for a portable, hand held thermal printing or transfer device having a receiving pocket, a supply of tape, a tape pathway aligned with the printhead and the mechanism for sensing relative movement between the device and the substrate and a structure to facilitate manual advancement of tape by pulling the tape past the printhead. The invention also relates to a thermal device having a self contained tape supply cartridge wherein the tape is advanced by manually pulling the tape past the printhead.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 1988Date of Patent: May 5, 1992Assignee: Kroy Inc.Inventors: Michael M. Richardson, Edwin L. Swartout
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Patent number: 4917514Abstract: A thermal printing device or the like and a tape or tape-ribbon supply cartridge designed for operative insertion into and use with such device. The device includes a print station for forming a selected image onto a tape and a replaceable tape or tape-ribbon cartridge having a tape cut-off mechanism embodied within the cartridge and actuated by a cut-off actuator arm within the machine. The cartridge of the present invention includes a self-contained, internal tape cut-off mechanism comprising a pair of cut-off blades positioned in side by side shearing relationship and actuated by an actuator arm extending into the cartridge from the machine.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 1989Date of Patent: April 17, 1990Assignee: Kroy Inc.Inventors: Michael M. Richardson, Frank A. Borgeson
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Patent number: 4815874Abstract: A thermal transfer device or the like and a tape-ribbon cartridge designed for operative insertion into and use with such device. The device includes a transfer station for transfering a selected image from a ribbon to a tape and a replaceable tape-ribbon cartridge having a tape cut-off mechanism embodied within the cartridge and actuated by a cut-off actuator arm within the machine. The cartridge of the present invention includes a self-contained, internal tape cut-off mechanism comprising a pair of cut-off blades positioned in side by side shearing relationship and actuated by an actuator arm extending into the cartridge from the machine.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 1988Date of Patent: March 28, 1989Assignee: Kroy Inc.Inventors: Michael M. Richardson, Frank A. Borgeson
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Patent number: 4815875Abstract: A tape-ribbon alignment and delivery system for a thermal transfer device or the like of the type having a device housing and a transfer station including a printhead and a platen for transferring a selected image from a ribbon to a tape. The system further includes a replaceable tape-ribbon cartridge, a cartridge receiving tray connected with the device housing, a cam mechanism associated with the receiving tray for moving the cartridge into transfer alignment with the transfer station and a retaining member for retaining the cartridge in the transfer alignment position.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 1988Date of Patent: March 28, 1989Assignee: Kroy Inc.Inventors: Michael M. Richardson, Frank A. Borgeson
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Patent number: 4762435Abstract: A lettering apparatus having an improved interface feature including a printer portion, a data input portion and an interface assembly for connecting the printer with the keyboard comprising an electrical interface, a font motor interface and an initial alignment interface. The interface assembly facilitates quick, uncomplicated and inexpensive conversion of a manual lettering system to an automated lettering system.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 1986Date of Patent: August 9, 1988Assignee: Kroy Inc.Inventors: Michael M. Richardson, Joseph M. Sega, Ronald F. Tuckner
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Patent number: 4678353Abstract: A tape supply cartridge for supplying tape and ribbon to a lettering apparatus having a mechanism for creating a lettering force and a mechanism for positioning a character to be lettered into lettering position. The cartridge includes an improved device for advancing and assuring alignment of the tape and an improved mechanism for interfacing and aligning the cartridge with respect to the lettering machine.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1985Date of Patent: July 7, 1987Assignee: Kroy Inc.Inventors: Michael M. Richardson, Douglas A. Schaffer
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Patent number: 4624590Abstract: A lettering apparatus adapted for receiving a replaceable tape supply cartridge comprising a pair of spaced apart, parallel frame members defining a cartridge receiving cavity and a print bar pivotally supported between the frame members. The apparatus also includes an improved linkage for generating the lettering force, an improved tape cut-off mechanism and improved means for driving the tape advancement mechanism in the cartridge. The cartridge also includes a device for sensing the amount of tape remaining and means for aligning the tape and characters to be lettered.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 1985Date of Patent: November 25, 1986Assignee: Kroy Inc.Inventors: Michael M. Richardson, Ronald F. Tuckner, Douglas A. Schaffer
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Patent number: 4557617Abstract: A tape supply cartridge for supplying tape and ribbon to a lettering apparatus having a mechanism for creating a lettering force and a mechanism for positioning a character to be lettered into lettering position. The cartridge includes an improved device for advancing and assuring alignment of the tape. The cartridge also includes a mechanism for preventing the ribbon supply spool from free wheeling and improved structure for interfacing with the lettering machine to advance the tape.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1983Date of Patent: December 10, 1985Assignee: Kroy, Inc.Inventors: Michael M. Richardson, Douglas A. Schaffer
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Patent number: D311416Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 1988Date of Patent: October 16, 1990Assignee: Kroy Inc.Inventors: Michael M. Richardson, Geoff Ringle
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Patent number: D317322Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 1989Date of Patent: June 4, 1991Assignee: Kroy Inc.Inventors: Michael M. Richardson, Geoff Ringle
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Patent number: D317594Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 1989Date of Patent: June 18, 1991Assignee: Kroy Inc.Inventors: Michael M. Richardson, Geoff Ringle