Patents by Inventor Paul M. Kienitz

Paul M. Kienitz 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).

  • Radio frequency identification tags on consumable items used in printers and related equipment
    Patent number: 6963351
    Abstract: Improvements relating to identification tags on consumable supply items used in identity document production equipment. The use of identification tags on the consumable supply items allows the document production equipment to recognize the consumable supply items that are loaded into each piece of equipment. The equipment can then initiate a variety of activities that are based on the loaded supply item. The activities are designed to enhance the operation of the equipment for the equipment operator and to provide added value to those customers who utilize consumable supply items that are recognized by the equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Assignee: DataCard Corporation
    Inventors: Milo B. Squires, Roger D. McCumber, Paul M. Kienitz, Jeffrey A. Davie, Arthur Paulson, Bill Myntti, Luc G Debleeckere
  • Radio frequency identification tags on consumable items used in printers and related equipment
    Publication number: 20030128269
    Abstract: Improvements relating to identification tags on consumable supply items used in identity document production equipment. The use of identification tags on the consumable supply items allows the document production equipment to recognize the consumable supply items that are loaded into each piece of equipment. The equipment can then initiate a variety of activities that are based on the loaded supply item. The activities are designed to enhance the operation of the equipment for the equipment operator and to provide added value to those customers who utilize consumable supply items that are recognized by the equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventors: Milo B. Squires, Roger D. McCumber, Paul M. Kienitz, Jeffery A. Davie, Arthur Paulson, Bill Myntti, Luc G. Debleeckere