Patents by Inventor Stephen W. Swaine

Stephen W. 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).

  • Self-service checkout terminal
    Patent number: 6167381
    Abstract: A self-service checkout terminal includes a base having a bagwell defined therein. The terminal also includes a first counter supported on the base. The first counter has a first surface which is positioned at a first height. The terminal further includes a scanner secured at a first end of the first counter. The terminal yet further includes an automated teller machine secured at a second end of the first counter. Moreover, the terminal includes an arcuate shaped second counter secured to the first counter, the second counter having a second surface which is positioned at a second height. The first counter has a bagwell opening defined therein at a location interposed between the scanner and the automated teller machine. The bagwell opening is aligned with the bagwell. The first height is less than the second height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen W. Swaine, Ali M. Vassigh, Grant C. Paton
  • Self service terminal
    Patent number: D447311
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventor: Stephen W. Swaine
  • Self-service terminal
    Patent number: D447312
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventor: Stephen W. Swaine
  • Self service terminal
    Patent number: D447613
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventor: Stephen W. Swaine
  • Self service terminal
    Patent number: D327766
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1992
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen W. Swaine, Timothy P. Johnson