Patents by Inventor Richard C. Lute
Richard C. Lute 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: 8342398Abstract: An automated banking machine operates using data read from user cards. The machine is operative to transfer funds in accounts. The machine includes a user fascia adapted to be held by a lock adjacent an opening of a housing supported atop a chest. The fascia is supported by the housing through two horizontally-disposed members. The fascia is movable away from the housing. The machine includes serviceable components supported within the housing or by the fascia. A machine servicer may stand between the two horizontally-disposed members while servicing the machine. The housing additionally includes a rear panel similarly movably mounted with two other horizontally-disposed members for use in servicing rear components.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2012Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Diebold Self-Service SystemsInventors: Mark A Douglass, Daniel Schoeffler, Dave Kraft, Richard C. Lute, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120168499Abstract: An automated banking machine operates using data read from user cards. The machine is operative to transfer funds in accounts. The machine includes a user fascia adapted to be held by a lock adjacent an opening of a housing supported atop a chest. The fascia is supported by the housing through two horizontally-disposed members. The fascia is movable away from the housing. The machine includes serviceable components supported within the housing or by the fascia. A machine servicer may stand between the two horizontally-disposed members while servicing the machine. The housing additionally includes a rear panel similarly movably mounted with two other horizontally-disposed members for use in servicing rear components.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2012Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, IncorporatedInventors: Mark A. Douglass, Daniel Schoeffler, Dave Kraft, Richard C. Lute, JR.
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Patent number: 8210426Abstract: An automated banking machine is operative to carry out financial transactions and includes a user interface. The user interface includes a card reader which is operative to read data on user cards which identify user's financial accounts. A fascia of the machine includes a keypad through which users input confidential data. Covers prevent unauthorized persons from viewing confidential inputs to the keypad. Alternatively, movable panels are movable to prevent unauthorized viewing of confidential inputs. Alternatively a keypad cover is selectively collapsible to prevent digit access. A visual indicator is operative to indicate to a user that keypad inputs are being encrypted. Disinfecting techniques may be used to disinfect manual contact surfaces of the machine.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2011Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, IncorporatedInventors: Klaus Steinbach, Ray Motz, Anne Doland, James Block, Paul D. Magee, Richard C. Lute, Donald S. Nelson, David A. Barker
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Patent number: 8181857Abstract: An automated banking machine is operated responsive to data read from data bearing records. The automated banking machine operates responsive to the card data read from user cards to carry out financial transfers for authorized users. The banking machine includes a top housing, a fascia assembly, a support, a card reader, a display, a cash dispenser, and a chest portion. An automated banking machine includes a processor case in horizontally pivotally supported connection with the housing, and which may be released from supported connection with the housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2009Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, IncorporatedInventors: Richard C. Lute, Klaus Steinbach, Pedro Tula
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Patent number: 8181855Abstract: An automated banking machine operates using data read from user cards. The machine is operative to transfer funds in account. The machine includes a fascia adapted to be held by a lock adjacent an opening of a housing supported atop a chest. The fascia is in operatively supported connection with the housing and operatively supported by the housing through two horizontally-disposed members. The machine includes at least one serviceable component supported within the housing or by the fascia. The fascia is moved away from the housing while operatively supported by the housing through the two horizontally-disposed members and a servicer may stand between the two horizontally-disposed members while servicing at least one component of the machine. The housing may alternatively or additionally include a rear panel similarly mounted with two horizontally-disposed members for servicing of machine components.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2008Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, IncorporatedInventors: Mark A. Douglass, Daniel Schoeffler, Dave Kraft, Richard C. Lute, Jr.
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Patent number: 8146801Abstract: A card actuated automated banking machine (10) is operative to carry out financial transactions responsive to data included on user cards. The machine includes a user interface (15) including a display (24). The user interface includes a card reader (16) which is operative to read data on user cards which identify at least one of user and a user's financial accounts. A fascia of the machine includes a keypad (404, 438, 458) through which users input confidential data. Covers (400, 422, 430) prevent unauthorized persons from viewing confidential inputs to the keypad. Authorization signals assure that the display is operating in a manner that provides appropriate user instructions. A visual indicator is operative to indicate to a user that keypad inputs are being encrypted.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2008Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, IncorporatedInventors: Tim Crews, Joe Hartman, Klaus Steinbach, Ray Motz, Anne Bayonnet, James Block, Paul D. Magee, Richard C. Lute, Donald S. Nelson, David A. Barker
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Patent number: 8127981Abstract: An automated banking machine operates responsive to data bearing records. The machine includes a housing, a card reader in operatively-supported connection with the housing and operative to read indicia on user cards corresponding to financial accounts, a display in operatively-supported connection with the housing, and a cash dispenser in operatively-supported connection with the housing. The machine further includes a fascia movably mounted in operatively-supported connection with the housing and a journal printer assembly mounted to the fascia. The journal printer assembly includes a vertically arranged print head, a paper supply, and a paper take-up.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, IncorporatedInventors: Dave Kraft, Daniel Schoeffler, Mark A. Douglass, Richard C. Lute, Jr.
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Patent number: 8052051Abstract: An automated banking machine operates to carry out financial transactions for authorized machine users responsive to user data read from data bearing records. The user data comprises card data and/or biometric data which corresponds to a financial account. A user fascia has openings for the card reader and the user display. The user fascia is removably mounted to a moveable support that is mounted to the machine housing, enabling the user fascia to be moved away from and toward the machine housing. The card reader is accessible by a machine servicer when the user fascia moved away from the machine housing. The machine also includes a duct assembly extending between housing vents and processor case vents.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2011Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, IncorporatedInventors: Richard C. Lute, Klaus Steinbach, Pedro Tula, Terry Doll
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Patent number: 8052043Abstract: An automated banking machine is controlled responsive to data bearing records. The machine operates using data read from user cards by a card reader. The machine includes a housing, a fascia connected with the housing and movable between a secure closed position adjacent a housing opening and a released away position, wherein the fascia is a least partially separated from the housing opening, a pair of latches operable to releasably secure the fascia to the housing and movable between a fascia-securing position and a fascia-releasing position, and an access panel mounted to the fascia and including a lock, and movable between a closed panel position, wherein the access panel blocks access to the latches, and an open panel position, wherein the latches are accessible to be released.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, IncorporatedInventors: Mark A. Douglass, Daniel Schoeffler, Dave Kraft, Richard C. Lute, Jr.
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Patent number: 8038057Abstract: A card actuated automated banking machine is operative to carry out financial transactions responsive to data included on user cards. The machine includes a user interface including a display. The user interface includes a card reader which is operative to read data on user cards which identify at least one of a user and a user's financial accounts. A fascia of the machine includes a keypad through which users input confidential data. Covers prevent unauthorized persons from viewing confidential inputs to the keypad. Authorization signals assure that the display is operating in a manner that provides appropriate user instructions. A visual indicator is operative to indicate to a user that keypad inputs are being encrypted.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2011Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, IncorporatedInventors: Tim Crews, Joe Hartman, Klaus Steinbach, Ray Motz, Anne Bayonnet, James Block, Paul D. Magee, Richard C. Lute, Donald S. Nelson, David A. Barker
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Patent number: 8006897Abstract: An automated banking machine is operated responsive to data bearing records. The machine operates using data read from user cards and causes funds to be transferred. The machine includes a housing, a card reader operative to read indicia on user cards corresponding to financial accounts, a display, a cash dispenser, a secure enclosure including a chest and a door supported on hinges. A fascia is supported by the door through planar linkages and movable from a position adjacent the door to a position away from the door. A side extension is supported by the door through a planar linkage and movable from a position adjacent the hinges to a position spaced apart from the hinges. A connecting linkage operatively connects at least one fascia linkage with the side extension linkage.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, IncorporatedInventors: Mark A. Douglass, Pedro Tula, Daniel Schoeffler, Richard C. Lute, Jr.
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Patent number: 7975908Abstract: An automated banking machine (10) is operative to carry out financial transactions and includes a user interface (15). The user interface includes a card reader (16) which is operative to read data on user cards which identify user's financial accounts. A fascia of the machine includes a keypad (404, 438, 458) through which users input confidential data. Covers (400, 422, 430) prevent unauthorized persons from viewing confidential inputs to the keypad. Alternatively, movable panels (462, 464) are movable to prevent unauthorized viewing of confidential inputs. Alternatively a keypad cover is selectively collapsible to prevent digit access. A visual indicator is operative to indicate to a user that keypad inputs are being encrypted. Disinfecting techniques may be used to disinfect manual contact surfaces of the machine.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2007Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, IncorporatedInventors: Athena Greco, Jeffrey A. Hill, Natarajan Ramachandran, James Block, Paul D. Magee, Richard C. Lute, Donald S. Nelson, David A. Barker
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Patent number: 7938317Abstract: An automated banking machine operates responsive to data bearing records. The automated banking machine includes a card reader operative to data read from user cards corresponding to financial accounts. The automated banking machine includes a display and a printer to produce records of financial transactions carried out with the machine. The automated banking machine includes a processor housed in a case having vents. The machine housing includes vents and a duct assembly extends between the processor case vents and the housing vents.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2009Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, IncorporatedInventors: Richard C. Lute, Klaus Steinbach, Pedro Tula, Terry Doll
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Patent number: 7934643Abstract: A card actuated automated banking machine (10) is operative to carry out financial transactions responsive to data included on user cards. The machine includes a user interface (15) including a display (24). The user interface includes a card reader (16) which is operative to read data on user cards which identify at least one of user and a user's financial accounts. A fascia of the machine includes a keypad (404, 438, 458) through which users input confidential data. Covers (400, 422, 430) prevent unauthorized persons from viewing confidential inputs to the keypad. Authorization signals assure that the display is operating in a manner that provides appropriate user instructions. A visual indicator is operative to indicate to a user that keypad inputs are being encrypted.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, IncorporatedInventors: Tim Crews, Joseph Hartman, Klaus Steinbach, Ray Motz, Anne Bayonnet, James Block, Paul D. Magee, Richard C. Lute, Donald S. Nelson, David A. Barker
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Patent number: 7896228Abstract: An automated banking machine (10) is operative to carry out financial transactions and includes a user interface (15). The user interface includes a card reader (16) which is operative to read data on user cards which identify user's financial accounts. A fascia of the machine includes a keypad (404, 438, 458) through which users input confidential data. Covers (400, 422, 430) prevent unauthorized persons from viewing confidential inputs to the keypad. Alternatively, movable panels (462, 464) are movable to prevent unauthorized viewing of confidential inputs. Alternatively a keypad cover is selectively collapsible to prevent digit access. A visual indicator is operative to indicate to a user that keypad inputs are being encrypted. Disinfecting techniques may be used to disinfect manual contact surfaces of the machine.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2007Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Diebold Self-Service SystemsInventors: Ray Motz, Anne Doland, James Block, Paul D. Magee, Richard C. Lute, Klaus Steinbach, Donald S. Nelson, David A. Barker
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Patent number: 7891546Abstract: An automated banking machine (10) is operative to carry out financial transactions and includes a user interface (15). The user interface includes a card reader (16) which is operative to read data on user cards which identify user's financial accounts. A fascia of the machine includes a keypad (404, 438, 458) through which users input confidential data. Covers (400, 422, 430) prevent unauthorized persons from viewing confidential inputs to the keypad. Alternatively, movable panels (462, 464) are movable to prevent unauthorized viewing of confidential inputs. Alternatively a keypad cover is selectively collapsible to prevent digit access. A visual indicator is operative to indicate to a user that keypad inputs are being encrypted. Disinfecting techniques may be used to disinfect manual contact surfaces of the machine.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2007Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems , division of Diebold, IncorporatedInventors: Klaus Steinbach, Ray Motz, Anne Doland, James Block, Paul D. Magee, Richard C. Lute, Donald S. Nelson, David A. Barker
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Patent number: 7861921Abstract: An automated banking machine (10) is operative to carry out financial transactions and includes a user interface (15). The user interface includes a card reader (16) which is operative to read data on user cards which identify user's financial accounts. A fascia of the machine includes a keypad (404, 438, 458) through which users input confidential data. Covers (400, 422, 430) prevent unauthorized persons from viewing confidential inputs to the keypad. Alternatively, movable panels (462, 464) are movable to prevent unauthorized viewing of confidential inputs. Alternatively a keypad cover is selectively collapsible to prevent digit access. A visual indicator is operative to indicate to a user that keypad inputs are being encrypted. Disinfecting techniques may be used to disinfect manual contact surfaces of the machine.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2007Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, IncorporatedInventors: Klaus Steinbach, Ray Motz, Anne Doland, James Block, Paul D. Magee, Richard C. Lute, Donald S. Nelson, David A. Barker
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Patent number: 7793827Abstract: Method for accessing and servicing banking machine components of an automated banking machine. The automated banking machine includes a processor case rotatably mounted on the machine housing. The processor case houses and supports various circuit cards and processor related components. A movable mounting tray supported on the chest housing, supports various banking machine components which may include a display, a card reader, a receipt printer, and input keys. When the automated banking machine is in an operable condition, the processor case and the mounting tray are housed in an interior area defined by a top housing. To access and service the banking machine components, the movable tray may be extended outwardly from a front opening in the top housing and the processor case may be rotated from an operational position to a service position.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2006Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems, division of Diebold, IncorporatedInventors: Richard C. Lute, Zachary Utz, Pedro Tula, Klaus Steinbach, Natarajan Ramachandran, Mark Estep
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Patent number: 7780072Abstract: An automated banking machine includes a top housing cover slidably mounted with respect to a top wall of the housing of a chest or secure enclosure. The top housing cover includes side channels for slidably receiving spaced upwardly extending flanges mounted on the chest housing. Various upper banking machine components are mounted in supporting connection with the chest housing about the secure enclosure. The components may include a display, a card reader, a receipt printer, a communications device, and a keypad. In an operable condition, the top housing cover is positioned so that a front opening therein is covered by an upper fascia. Removal of one or more fasteners allows the top housing cover to be moved rearwardly to expose the banking machine components for maintenance, replacement or other servicing activity.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2006Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, IncorporatedInventors: Richard C. Lute, Zachary Utz, Pedro Tula, Klaus Steinbach, Natarajan Ramachandran, Mark Estep
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Patent number: D623375Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2009Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, IncorporatedInventors: Mark A. Douglass, Richard C. Lute, Roy Mleziva, Donald S. Nelson, Jr., Paul D. Magee, David A. Barker