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).

  • Patent number: 6966485
    Abstract: An automated banking machine (10) includes a user interface (15) and a cash dispensing mechanism (220). A fascia of the machine (12) includes a pair of horizontally disposed convex mirrors (338, 340) which enables viewing an area (343) behind the user of the machine. Sensors are operative to determine when a mirror requires cleaning and to cause the mirror to be cleaned either by actuating a cleaning device and/or by contacting a remote servicer. Lights may be selectively directed and illuminated to reduce the risk of observation of inputs to the machine by unauthorized persons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard C. Lute, Jr., Jim Booth, Paul Magee, Donald S. Nelson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6962285
    Abstract: An automated banking machine (10) is provided. The automated banking machine may include a fascia (50) in operative connection with a frame (110). The machine may include a plurality of hardware devices which are accessible through the fascia. The hardware devices may include a cash dispenser (24), receipt printer (20), and a card reader (22). The fascia may include replaceable bezels (550,552) with apertures therein for providing access to hardware devices. The bezels may be operative to float with respect to the fascia and hardware devices to automatically align hardware devices with the bezels. In addition the hardware devices may include movable portions which are operative to automatically align with the bezels. The bezels may include ramps, ribs, or other angled surfaces which guide the hardware devices into alignment with the openings in the bezels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems
    Inventors: Mark Douglass, Richard C. Lute, Daniel Schoeffler
  • Publication number: 20040222296
    Abstract: An automated banking machine (10) is provided. The automated banking machine may include a fascia (50) in operative connection with a frame (110). The machine may include a plurality of hardware devices which are accessible through the fascia. The hardware devices may include a cash dispenser (24), receipt printer (20), and a card reader (22). The fascia may include replaceable bezels (550,552) with apertures therein for providing access to hardware devices. The bezels may be operative to float with respect to the fascia and hardware devices to automatically align hardware devices with the bezels. In addition the hardware devices may include movable portions which are operative to automatically align with the bezels. The bezels may include ramps, ribs, or other angled surfaces which guide the hardware devices into alignment with the openings in the bezels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Applicant: Diebold Self-Service Systems Division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark Douglass, Roy Mleziva, Daniel Schoeffler, Dave Kraft, Richard C. Lute, Shawn Griggy, Pedro Tula, Zen Y. Wang
  • Publication number: 20040222294
    Abstract: An automated banking machine (10) is provided. The automated banking machine may include a fascia (50) in operative connection with a frame (110). The machine may include a plurality of hardware devices which are accessible through the fascia. The hardware devices may include a cash dispenser (24), receipt printer (20), and a card reader (22). The fascia may include replaceable bezels (550,552) with apertures therein for providing access to hardware devices. The bezels may be operative to float with respect to the fascia and hardware devices to automatically align hardware devices with the bezels. In addition the hardware devices may include movable portions which are operative to automatically align with the bezels. The bezels may include ramps, ribs, or other angled surfaces which guide the hardware devices into alignment with the openings in the bezels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Applicant: Diebold Self-Service Systems, Division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark Douglass, David Hollifield, Richard C. Lute, Theodore Bauer
  • Publication number: 20040222287
    Abstract: An automated banking machine (10) is provided. The automated banking machine may include a fascia (50) in operative connection with a frame (110). The machine may include a plurality of hardware devices which are accessible through the fascia. The hardware devices may include a cash dispenser (24), receipt printer (20), and a card reader (22). The fascia may include replaceable bezels (550,552) with apertures therein for providing access to hardware devices. The bezels may be operative to float with respect to the fascia and hardware devices to automatically align hardware devices with the bezels. In addition the hardware devices may include movable portions which are operative to automatically align with the bezels. The bezels may include ramps, ribs, or other angled surfaces which guide the hardware devices into alignment with the openings in the bezels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Applicant: Diebold Self-Service Systems Division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark Douglass, Richard C. Lute, Daniel Schoeffler
  • Publication number: 20040129773
    Abstract: An automated banking machine (10) includes a user interface (15) and a cash dispensing mechanism (220). A fascia of the machine (12) includes a pair of horizontally disposed convex mirrors (338, 340) which enables viewing an area (343) behind the user of the machine. Sensors are operative to determine when a mirror requires cleaning and to cause the mirror to be cleaned either by actuating a cleaning device and/or by contacting a remote servicer. Lights may be selectively directed and illuminated to reduce the risk of observation of inputs to the machine by unauthorized persons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Applicant: Diebold Self-Service Systems, division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard C. Lute, Jim Booth, Paul Magee, Donald S. Nelson
  • Patent number: 6550670
    Abstract: An automated banking machine includes a generally one-piece polymer frame. Transaction function devices such as an input device, a display screen, and a sheet dispenser, are supported on the frame. A generally one-piece polymer body is operatively engaged relative to the frame and extends in generally surrounding relation of the input device and display screen. The body includes at least one opening such that the display screen is visible and the input device is accessible through the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Kim R. Lewis, Richard C. Lute, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6547464
    Abstract: An automated transaction machine (10) includes a thermal printing apparatus for printing account statements for a user. A paper drive (36) moves a paper web (44) from a paper roll (42) through a printer (40). After indicia is printed on the paper, the paper is cut by a cutter (37) into sheets and delivered to a user by a presenter drive (30). After paper cutting, the paper is moved a short distance in a direction opposed to the direction that the paper normally moves during printing. A paper control device (49) operates to maintain a relatively constant resistance force to movement of the web in the printing direction after the paper has been retracted. The paper control device limits application of resistance forces to below a threshold as well as sudden fluctuation of resistance forces on the paper web which may otherwise cause the paper to slip relative to the drive and cause distortion of printed indicia or damage to the web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Diebòld, Incorporated
    Inventors: Kim R. Lewis, Jeffrey A. Hill, Richard C. Lute, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6527172
    Abstract: An automated banking machine includes a chest portion (14). Transaction function devices such as an input device (18) and a display screen (24) are supported on the chest portion. A generally one-piece polymer body (28) is operatively engaged relative to the chest portion and extends in generally surrounding relation of the input device and display screen. The body includes at least one opening (30) such that the display screen is visible and the input device is accessible through the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Kim R. Lewis, Richard C. Lute, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6394007
    Abstract: A secure enclosure (10) for an automated banking machine includes a chest portion (12) and a moveable door (14). The door is supported on hinge assemblies (20, 22) which enable mounting and accurately positioning the door despite misalignment of the hinges. The chest portion is manufactured from panels (28, 36, 38, 66, 76) which include interengaging projections and recesses. The projections and recesses ensure that the proper panels are used in the assembly of the particular type secure enclosure, as well as that the panels which make up the enclosure are properly oriented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: InterBold
    Inventors: Kim R. Lewis, Richard C. Lute, Jeffrey A. Hill, Howard E. Antram
  • Patent number: 6308396
    Abstract: A secure enclosure (10) for an automated banking machine includes a chest portion (12) and a moveable door (14). The door is supported on hinge assemblies (20, 22) which enable mounting and accurately positioning the door despite misalignment of the hinges. The chest portion is manufactured from panels (28, 36, 38, 66, 76) which include interengaging projections and recesses. The projections and recesses ensure that the proper panels are used in the assembly of the particular type secure enclosure, as well as that the panels which make up the enclosure are properly oriented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Assignee: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Kim R. Lewis, Richard C. Lute, Jeffrey A. Hill, Howard E. Antram
  • Publication number: 20010000644
    Abstract: A secure enclosure (10) for an automated banking machine includes a chest portion (12) and a moveable door (14). The door is supported on hinge assemblies (20, 22) which enable mounting and accurately positioning the door despite misalignment of the hinges. The chest portion is manufactured from panels (28, 36, 38, 66, 76) which include interengaging projections and recesses. The projections and recesses ensure that the proper panels are used in the assembly of the particular type secure enclosure, as well as that the panels which make up the enclosure are properly oriented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2000
    Publication date: May 3, 2001
    Applicant: InterBold
    Inventors: Kim R. Lewis, Richard C. Lute, Jeffrey A. Hill, Howard E. Antram
  • Patent number: 6082616
    Abstract: An automated banking machine (10) has a housing (12). A rollout tray (32) supports serviceable components including a display (36) and a keypad (48) thereon. The rollout tray includes a service opening (54) which is used to access service points on the serviceable components when the rollout tray is extended from the housing. When the tray is retracted access through the service opening is blocked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Kim R. Lewis, Richard C. Lute, Jr., Terry E. Doll, Douglas A. Kovacs, Michael A. Durbin, Deborah S. Addy, James A. Zweifel
  • Patent number: 5590609
    Abstract: An envelope dispenser (50) for use in an automated teller machine includes a lockable access door (14). The door includes a slot (20), integral with its first face (16). The door is locked by the engagement of a first member (36) in a first notch portion (24) of the slot. The door is unlocked by an actuator (46) which upon the receipt of an electrical signal moves the first member into a central portion (28) of the slot. In this position the door may be manually moved to a fully open position by a user. In the open position the actuator urges the first member into a second notch portion (26), which releasably holds the door in the open position. In the open position envelopes stored in the machine may be accessed. From the open position the door can either be manually closed or automatically closed by the cessation of the electrical signal which enables a spring (44) to move the first member to the central portion of the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1997
    Assignee: InterBold
    Inventors: Natarajan Ramachandran, Kim R. Lewis, Richard C. Lute, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5483047
    Abstract: An automated teller machine (10) includes a housing (12) with a top assembly (40). Rollout trays (46) are mounted in the top assembly and have components that require periodic servicing mounted thereon. An ATM fascia (18) is pivotally mounted to enable servicing of the components on the trays during servicing. The fascia is tilted upward and a technician is enabled to stand under the fascia and to selectively extend the trays to service the components thereon. As a result, the amount of clearance space that must be provided around the ATM for servicing is minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1996
    Assignee: Inter Bold
    Inventors: Natarajan Ramachandran, Gerald T. Sedlock, Kim R. Lewis, Charles D. Price, III, Richard C. Lute, Jr.