Patents by Inventor Stephen Swaine

Stephen Swaine 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: 8196820
    Abstract: A self-service terminal comprising a plurality of devices is described. The devices comprise: a racking handle for moving that device from an operational position to a maintenance position; a primary visual identifier (such as a bright color) associated with the racking handle, where the primary visual identifier is common for all of the racking handles and is not used for any part of the device except a racking handle; and a secondary visual identifier associated with any other parts of the device that may be safely touched, where the secondary visual identifier is visually distinct (for example, by using a different color) from the primary visual identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventors: Lynne M. Coventry, Philip N. Day, Stephen Swaine
  • Publication number: 20090188973
    Abstract: A self-service terminal comprising a plurality of devices is described. The devices comprise: a racking handle for moving that device from an operational position to a maintenance position; a primary visual identifier (such as a bright color) associated with the racking handle, where the primary visual identifier is common for all of the racking handles and is not used for any part of the device except a racking handle; and a secondary visual identifier associated with any other parts of the device that may be safely touched, where the secondary visual identifier is visually distinct (for example, by using a different color) from the primary visual identifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Lynne M. Coventry, Philip N. Day, Stephen Swaine
  • Publication number: 20050103844
    Abstract: A self-service terminal incorporates a card reader module housing (100) arranged for attachment to or incorporation in the fascia (16) of the self-service terminal. The housing (100) has a card entry slot (20), a transparent portion (102) and an internal security marking (104) that is visible through the transparent portion (102) of the housing (100).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Inventors: Stephen Swaine, Charles Rohan, David McGinn, Andrew Colley
  • Patent number: 6593915
    Abstract: A self-service terminal (10) such as an ATM has a secure enclosure (12) and an external column (14) extending from the secure enclosure (12). The column (14) has a bore (54) for routing electrical conductors and one or more access slots (58) connecting the bore (54) with an external surface (52) of the column (14). A module (40,42) is mounted onto the column (14) using a bracket (50) defining a channel (94) through which the module's electrical conductors (88) are routed. The electrical conductors (88) are routed from the bracket (50) to a central processor within the secure enclosure (12) by means of an access slot (58) and the bore (54). The modules (40,42) are height adjustable relative to the secure enclosure (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen Swaine, Kenneth A. Nicoll, Roderick W. MacLeod
  • Patent number: 6241151
    Abstract: A self service terminal (10) is described. The SST 10 has a front portion (16) including a user interface (24) located within a fascia (18). The fascia (18) has a concave inner surface (61) which defines a privacy area (20) and which reduces reflection of sound. The inner surface (61) is bounded by one or more extremities (54,56) which project out from the terminal (10). The fascia (18) has a canopy (21) which extends beyond the projecting extremities. In use, the user places his head within or in proximity to the privacy area (20) for increased privacy when using the terminal (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen Swaine, Grant C. Paton, Kenneth A. Nicoll
  • Patent number: D420487
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2000
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventor: Stephen Swaine
  • Patent number: D424780
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventor: Stephen Swaine