Patents by Inventor Per Christian Aas

Per Christian Aas 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: 8136723
    Abstract: Cash handling in a cash handling system is described in terms of methods and arrangements that interact by exchanging cash as well as information signals. A cash transport unit is configured to receive, store and provide cash, preferably in the form of notes. The transport units connect with ATM's, shops, vehicles as well as cash docking stations. Information flows among the entities of the system, between the transport units, the shops, the vehicles, the docking stations, a transport service control center, cash centers as well as banks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Scan Coin AB
    Inventors: Per Christian Aas, John-Haakon Lippert
  • Patent number: 8104706
    Abstract: It is presented a note transport unit for feeding notes one after the other to and from a note handling unit. The note transport unit comprises at least one note storage drum to and from which input notes and output notes, respectively, are transported. A bidirectional roller is arranged to transport notes along a first guide surface towards and from the at least one note storage drum. Moreover, first and second films are provided, between which films notes are stored on the at least one note storage drum. Several converging areas are used for the capturing of both input notes and output notes when notes are transferred between the note handling unit and the at least one note storage drum. It is also presented a method for bidirectional transfer of notes to and from the note transport unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Scan Coin AB
    Inventors: Per Christian Aas, John-Haakon Lippert, Anders Ekberg
  • Patent number: 8100250
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for receiving and distributing currency. In particular, the present invention provides a novel apparatus for the inflow and outflow of a variety of currency. The systems of the present invention are capable of recycling a variety of currency from multiple countries and multiple denominations. The systems of the present invention have the added advantage of compact size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Scan Coin AB
    Inventors: Per Christian Aas, John Haakon Lippert
  • Publication number: 20110259706
    Abstract: Cash handling in a cash handling system is described in terms of methods and arrangements that interact by exchanging cash as well as information signals. A cash transport unit is configured to receive, store and provide cash, preferably in the form of notes. The transport units connect with ATM's, shops, vehicles as well as cash docking stations. Information flows among the entities of the system, between the transport units, the shops, the vehicles, the docking stations, a transport service control center, cash centers as well as banks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Per Christian Aas, John-Haakon Lippert
  • Patent number: 7896148
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for receiving and distributing currency. In particular, the present invention provides a novel apparatus for the inflow and outflow of a variety of currency. The systems of the present invention are capable of recycling a variety of currency from multiple countries and multiple denominations. The systems of the present invention have the added advantage of compact size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Scan Coin AB
    Inventors: Per Christian Aas, John Haakon Lippert
  • Patent number: 7810628
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for receiving and distributing currency. In particular, the present invention provides a novel apparatus for the inflow and outflow of a variety of currency. The systems of the present invention are capable of recycling a variety of currency from multiple countries and multiple denominations. The systems of the present invention have the added advantage of compact size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Inventors: Per Christian Aas, John Haakon Lippert
  • Publication number: 20100164163
    Abstract: It is presented a note transport unit for feeding notes one after the other to and from a note handling unit. The note transport unit comprises at least one note storage drum to and from which input notes and output notes, respectively, are transported. A bidirectional roller is arranged to transport notes along a first guide surface towards and from the at least one note storage drum. Moreover, first and second films are provided, between which films notes are stored on the at least one note storage drum. Several converging areas are used for the capturing of both input notes and output notes when notes are transferred between the note handling unit and the at least one note storage drum. It is also presented a method for bidirectional transfer of notes to and from the note transport unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: Per Christian Aas, John-Haakon Lippert, Anders Ekberg
  • Publication number: 20100168903
    Abstract: A cash transport apparatus is configured to be externally connected to a note handling apparatus only during a procedure of distribution of notes between said note handling apparatus and said transport apparatus. The transport apparatus comprises a first opening configured to interface with a second opening in said note handling apparatus thereby enabling the distribution of notes between said note handling apparatus and said transport apparatus, a note storage component comprising at least one drum able to rotate in both directions and configured to store notes by at least one layer of film spooled onto said at least one drum, and a power input connector configured to receive electric power from said note handling apparatus and provide the electric power to said note storage component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: Per Christian Aas, John-Haakon Lippert, Anders Ekberg
  • Patent number: 7699155
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for receiving and distributing currency. In particular, the present invention provides a novel apparatus for the inflow and outflow of a variety of currency. The systems of the present invention are capable of recycling a variety of currency from multiple countries and multiple denominations. The systems of the present invention have the added advantage of compact size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Scan Coin AB
    Inventors: Per Christian Aas, John Haakon Lippert
  • Publication number: 20090108059
    Abstract: Cash handling in a cash handling system is described in terms of methods and arrangements that interact by exchanging cash as well as information signals. A cash transport unit is configured to receive, store and provide cash, preferably in the form of notes. The transport units connect with ATM's, shops, vehicles as well as cash docking stations. Information flows among the entities of the system, between the transport units, the shops, the vehicles, the docking stations, a transport service control center, cash centers as well as banks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventors: Per Christian Aas, John-Haakon Lippert
  • Publication number: 20090050440
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for receiving and distributing currency. In particular, the present invention provides a novel apparatus for the inflow and outflow of a variety of currency. The systems of the present invention are capable of recycling a variety of currency from multiple countries and multiple denominations. The systems of the present invention have the added advantage of compact size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Per Christian Aas, John-Haakon Lippert
  • Publication number: 20090051103
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for receiving and distributing currency. In particular, the present invention provides a novel apparatus for the inflow and outflow of a variety of currency. The systems of the present invention are capable of recycling a variety of currency from multiple countries and multiple denominations. The systems of the present invention have the added advantage of compact size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Per Christian Aas, John-Haakon Lippert
  • Publication number: 20080149455
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for receiving and distributing currency. In particular, the present invention provides a novel apparatus for the inflow and outflow of a variety of currency. The systems of the present invention are capable of recycling a variety of currency from multiple countries and multiple denominations. The systems of the present invention have the added advantage of compact size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Per Christian Aas, John-Haakon Lippert
  • Patent number: 7066335
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for receiving and distributing currency. In particular, the present invention provides a novel apparatus for the inflow and outflow of a variety of currency. The systems of the present invention are capable of recycling a variety of currency from multiple countries and multiple denominations. The systems of the present invention have the added advantage of compact size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Pretech AS
    Inventors: Per Christian Aas, John-Haakon Lippert
  • Publication number: 20030111395
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for receiving and distributing currency. In particular, the present invention provides a novel apparatus for the inflow and outflow of a variety of currency. The systems of the present invention are capable of recycling a variety of currency from multiple countries and multiple denominations. The systems of the present invention have the added advantage of compact size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Applicant: PreTech AS
    Inventors: Per Christian Aas, John-Haakon Lippert