Patents by Inventor Phillip C. Gummeson

Phillip C. Gummeson 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).

  • Scanner assembly
    Patent number: 6000619
    Abstract: A laser bar code system is described which includes a first scan module releasably affixed to a housing, which scan module is readily interchangeable with and plug compatible with a second scan module which is configured at least partly differently from the first scan module. In addition, a partitioned scan module is described which comprises a first laser diode subsystem, a first scanning subsystem, a first collection subsystem, and a first signal processing subsystem, a selected one of which is releasably affixed to a chassis, and readily interchangeable and plug compatible with a second laser diode subsystem, a second scanning subsystem, a first collection subsystem, and a second signal processing subsystem, respectively, which is configured at least partly differently from the first.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: Spectra-Physics Scanning Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Brad R. Reddersen, Phillip C. Gummeson, Blaine F. Loris, Randy D. Elliott, Kimberly A. Ketelsleger, Roger M. Kenyon
  • Scanner assembly
    Patent number: 5475206
    Abstract: A laser bar code system is described which includes a first scan module releasably affixed to a housing, which scan module is readily interchangeable with and plug compatible with a second scan module which is configured at least partly differently from the first scan module. In addition, a partitioned scan module is described which comprises a first laser diode subsystem, a first scanning subsystem, a first collection subsystem, and a first signal processing subsystem, a selected one of which is releasably affixed to a chassis, and readily interchangeable and plug compatible with a second laser diode subsystem, a second scanning subsystem, a first collection subsystem, and a second signal processing subsystem, respectively, which is configured at least partly differently from the first.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1995
    Assignee: Spectra-Physics Scanning Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Brad R. Reddersen, Phillip C. Gummeson, Hiroshi Hayakawa, Blaine F. Loris, Randy D. Elliott, Kimberly A. Ketelsleger, Haruhiko Machida, Yoshiyuki Sugawara, Roger M. Kenyon, Thomas L. Durant
  • Combined scanner and scale
    Patent number: 5410108
    Abstract: A data gathering system including a scanner and scale including one or more of the following features: a construction of compact dimensions with a low profile; integrated construction of the locations of the scanner and scale, and their associated components; modular components that are easily detachable and serviced; a rigid casing which is integrated into the overall data gathering system and which prevents a countertop from contacting the scale; and diagnostic capability incorporated into the data gathering system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1995
    Assignee: Spectra-Physics Scanning Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Williams, Alexander M. McQueen, James E. Colley, Anthony S. Bailey, Phillip C. Gummeson
  • Method and apparatus for mounting a compact optical scanner
    Patent number: 5232185
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for mounting a compact optical scanner utilizes a one or two-piece mounting bracket to secure the scanner. A bevelled surface on the inside of the bracket cooperated with a conversely bevelled surface on the scanner to prevent removal of the scanner through the top surface of the bracket. Flexible extensions support the scanner and flex out of the way to allow insertion and removal of the scanner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1993
    Assignee: Spectra-Physics, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore H. Schorr, William C. McRight, Phillip C. Gummeson
  • Mounting bracket for a compact optical scanner
    Patent number: D312631
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1990
    Assignee: Spectra-Physics, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore H. Schorr, Phillip C. Gummeson
  • Stand for a handheld laser scanner
    Patent number: D350127
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1994
    Assignee: Spectra-Physics Scanning Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip C. Gummeson, Jose Bravo