Patents by Inventor Thomas VanKirk

Thomas VanKirk 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).

  • Publication number: 20230416031
    Abstract: A sensing apparatus can be configured to detect an edge of a paper that is received by an automated transaction machine (ATM). The paper can move along a path located inside the ATM, the path having opposite first and second sides. The sensing apparatus can include a light emitter and a light detector on the first side of the path, with the light emitter positioned so that it can emit light across the path to the second side. The light detector can be configured to detect light from the light emitter and can emit a signal corresponding to an amount of detected light. The sensing apparatus can also include a control circuit that can control a flow of power to the light emitter, and the control circuit can also receive the signal emitted by the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: DAVID Z FEW, BOLEY CLINTON, MARKO SAVCIC, MICHAEL J HARTY, KEN TUROCY, THOMAS A VANKIRK, AARON CHRISTOPHER GRAHAM, DAVID NIKKEL, JASEN JAMES SMOLK, WILLIAM DANIEL BESKITT
  • Patent number: 11797964
    Abstract: An automated transaction machine (ATM) can include a housing, a display, a cash recycler, and a check receiver. The display can be mounted to the housing and directed toward an exterior of the housing. The cash recycler can be configured to receive a first note of currency from a first user of the ATM and dispense the first note of currency to a subsequent, second user of the ATM. The check receiver can be positioned in the housing, an intake portion with an inlet communicating with the exterior of the housing, and a check reader portion configured to receive a check from the intake portion, scan data displayed on the check, and store the check. The intake portion can be positioned below the display and the check reader portion is positioned behind the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas A. Vankirk, Chris Rowe, Damon J. Blackford, Dave Kraft, Nathaniel Oberly, Robert Michael Cole, Todd Christian, Andrea Carozzi, Erich Kujat, Jochen Linck, Michael J. Harty, Aaron C. Graham, Bohdan Kurylak, Christoph Brücher, Kyle Mann
  • Patent number: 11753263
    Abstract: A sensing apparatus can be configured to detect an edge of a paper that is received by an automated transaction machine (ATM). The paper can move along a path located inside the ATM, the path having opposite first and second sides. The sensing apparatus can include a light emitter and a light detector on the first side of the path, with the light emitter positioned so that it can emit light across the path to the second side. The light detector can be configured to detect light from the light emitter and can emit a signal corresponding to an amount of detected light. The sensing apparatus can also include a control circuit that can control a flow of power to the light emitter, and the control circuit can also receive the signal emitted by the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: David Z Few, Boley Clinton, Marko Savcic, Michael J Harty, Ken Turocy, Thomas A Vankirk, Aaron Christopher Graham, David Nikkel, Jasen James Smolk, William Daniel Beskitt
  • Publication number: 20220157110
    Abstract: A sensing apparatus can be configured to detect an edge of a paper that is received by an automated transaction machine (ATM). The paper can move along a path located inside the ATM, the path having opposite first and second sides. The sensing apparatus can include a light emitter and a light detector on the first side of the path, with the light emitter positioned so that it can emit light across the path to the second side. The light detector can be configured to detect light from the light emitter and can emit a signal corresponding to an amount of detected light. The sensing apparatus can also include a control circuit that can control a flow of power to the light emitter, and the control circuit can also receive the signal emitted by the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: DAVID Z FEW, BOLEY CLINTON, MARKO SAVCIC, MICHAEL J HARTY, KEN TUROCY, THOMAS A VANKIRK, AARON CHRISTOPHER GRAHAM, DAVID NIKKEL, JASEN JAMES SMOLK, WILLIAM DANIEL BESKITT
  • Publication number: 20210295296
    Abstract: An automated transaction machine (ATM) can include a housing, a display, a cash recycler, and a check receiver. The display can be mounted to the housing and directed toward an exterior of the housing. The cash recycler can be configured to receive a first note of currency from a first user of the ATM and dispense the first note of currency to a subsequent, second user of the ATM. The check receiver can be positioned in the housing, an intake portion with an inlet communicating with the exterior of the housing, and a check reader portion configured to receive a check from the intake portion, scan data displayed on the check, and store the check. The intake portion can be positioned below the display and the check reader portion is positioned behind the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas A. Vankirk, Chris Rowe, Damon J. Blackford, Dave Kraft, Nathaniel Oberly, Robert Michael Cole, Todd Christian, Andrea Carozzi, Erich Kujat, Jochen Linck, Michael J. Harty, Aaron C. Graham, Bohdan Kurylak, Christoph BRÜCHER, Kyle Mann
  • Patent number: 10964175
    Abstract: An Automated Teller Machine has a housing having an aperture through which documents may pass between the interior and the exterior of the housing. At least one escrow area is defined in the housing. A document transport system extends within the housing for the transport of documents between the aperture and the escrow area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas A. Vankirk, William Daniel Beskitt
  • Patent number: 10769878
    Abstract: An automated-transaction machine includes a fascia gate mechanism for presenting and accepting notes of value. The fascia gate mechanism maintains structural integrity of the automated-transaction machine before a transaction, during a transaction, and after a transaction has taken place. The fascia gate mechanism comprises a separable gear drive for the opening and closing of the fascia gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated
    Inventors: Brian Jones, Michael J. Harty, Thomas A. Vankirk, William Daniel Beskitt, Jeffrey M. Eastman, David A. Peters, Clinton Boley
  • Publication number: 20200184781
    Abstract: An Automated Teller Machine has a housing having an aperture through which documents may pass between the interior and the exterior of the housing. At least one escrow area is defined in the housing. A document transport system extends within the housing for the transport of documents between the aperture and the escrow area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas A. VANKIRK, William Daniel BESKITT
  • Patent number: 10621807
    Abstract: A core module for an Automated Transaction Machine (ATM) includes a housing including a plurality of cassette bays, a first document delivery system, and a second document delivery system. The first document delivery system is capable of transporting a document between the cassette and the second document delivery system via a first transport path. The second document delivery system is capable of transporting a document between the first document delivery system and an other ATM location via a second transport path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated
    Inventors: Brian Jones, Michael J. Harty, Thomas A. Vankirk, William Daniel Beskitt, Jeffrey M. Eastman, David A. Peters, Clinton L. Boley
  • Patent number: 10565832
    Abstract: An Automated Teller Machine has a housing having an aperture through which documents may pass between the interior and the exterior of the housing. At least one escrow area is defined in the housing. A document transport system extends within the housing for the transport of documents between the aperture and the escrow area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas A. Vankirk, William Daniel Beskitt
  • Publication number: 20190103000
    Abstract: An automated-transaction machine includes a fascia gate mechanism for presenting and accepting notes of value. The fascia gate mechanism maintains structural integrity of the automated-transaction machine before a transaction, during a transaction, and after a transaction has taken place. The fascia gate mechanism comprises a separable gear drive for the opening and closing of the fascia gate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Brian Jones, Michael J. Harty, Thomas A. VANKIRK, William Daniel BESKITT, Jeffrey M. EASTMAN, David A. Peters, Clinton Boley
  • Publication number: 20180300992
    Abstract: An Automated Teller Machine has a housing having an aperture through which documents may pass between the interior and the exterior of the housing. At least one escrow area is defined in the housing. A document transport system extends within the housing for the transport of documents between the aperture and the escrow area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2016
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas A. VANKIRK, William Daniel BESKITT
  • Publication number: 20180190059
    Abstract: A core module for an Automated Transaction Machine (ATM) includes a housing including a plurality of cassette bays, a first document delivery system, and a second document delivery system. The first document delivery system is capable of transporting a document between the cassette and the second document delivery system via a first transport path. The second document delivery system is capable of transporting a document between the first document delivery system and an other ATM location via a second transport path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated
    Inventors: Brian Jones, Michael J. Harty, Thomas A. Vankirk, William Daniel Beskitt, Jeffrey M. Eastman, David A. Peters, Clinton L. Boley
  • Patent number: 9881464
    Abstract: A core module for an Automated Transaction Machine (ATM) includes a housing including a plurality of cassette bays, a first document delivery system, and a second document delivery system. The first document delivery system is capable of transporting a document between the cassette and the second document delivery system via a first transport path. The second document delivery system is capable of transporting a document between the first document delivery system and an other ATM location via a second transport path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated
    Inventors: Brian Jones, Michael J. Harty, Thomas A. VanKirk, William D. Beskitt, Jeffrey M. Eastman, David A. Peters, Clinton L. Boley
  • Patent number: 9646465
    Abstract: An Automated Teller Machine has a housing having an aperture through which documents may pass between the interior and the exterior of the housing. At least one escrow area is defined in the housing. A document transport system extends within the housing for the transport of documents between the aperture and the escrow area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems, Division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas VanKirk, William Beskitt
  • Publication number: 20170103620
    Abstract: An Automated Teller Machine has a housing having an aperture through which documents may pass between the interior and the exterior of the housing. At least one escrow area is defined in the housing. A document transport system extends within the housing for the transport of documents between the aperture and the escrow area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas VANKIRK, William BESKITT
  • Publication number: 20160364958
    Abstract: A core module for an Automated Transaction Machine (ATM) includes a housing including a plurality of cassette bays, a first document delivery system, and a second document delivery system. The first document delivery system is capable of transporting a document between the cassette and the second document delivery system via a first transport path. The second document delivery system is capable of transporting a document between the first document delivery system and an other ATM location via a second transport path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Applicant: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Brian Jones, Michael J. Harty, Thomas A. VanKirk, William D. Beskitt, Jeffrey M. Eastman, David A. Peters, Clinton L. Boley
  • Patent number: 8613388
    Abstract: An automated banking machine operates responsive to data read from user cards to accept checks and dispense cash to authorized machine users. The machine can compare image data and magnetic data obtained from a check to determine the genuineness of the check. The machine can also determine whether a machine user is authorized to exchange a check for cash. A cash dispenser can be operated to dispense cash to a machine user in exchange for a deposited check. The machine dispenses the cash responsive to communications with a transaction host.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas A. VanKirk, Jon E. Washington, Brian Jones, William D. Beskitt, Harry Thomas Graef, David A. Peters, Damon J. Blackford, Dale H. Blackson, Edward L. Laskowski, Songtao Ma, Tim Crews, Wayne Warren, Martin J. Brown, Todd Galloway, Kenneth Turocy, Douglas T. Dominick, Jasen J. Smolk, Brian E. Lucas, Bradley Lightner, James Meek, Robert W. Barnett, Mike Ryan, James R. Kay, Mark A. Ward, Victor Bell, William McCarthy, Matthew Pahl, Keith Carpenter, Laura Drozda
  • Patent number: 8573481
    Abstract: An automated banking machine operated responsive to data bearing records includes a card reader that is operative to read data from user cards including financial account identifying data, and to cause financial transfers responsive at least in part to the card data corresponding to stored data for a financial account authorized to conduct a transaction with the machine. The machine includes a plurality of hardware devices and a terminal processor. The terminal processor is operative to cause a hardware device to process sheets in carrying out transactions involving financial transfers. A device processor in a hardware device is operative to communicate certain condition data associated with the hardware device to a portable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Mike R. Ryan, Kenneth Turocy, William D. Beskitt, Eric Toepke, David A. Peters, Songtao Ma, Damon J. Blackford, Joe Altier, Thomas A. VanKirk, Robert W. Barnett
  • Patent number: 8490867
    Abstract: An automated banking machine operated responsive to data bearing records includes a card reader that is operative to read data from user cards including financial account identifying data, and to cause financial transfers responsive at least in part to the card data corresponding to stored data for a financial account authorized to conduct a transaction with the machine. The machine includes a plurality of hardware devices and a terminal processor. The terminal processor is operative to cause a hardware device to process sheets in carrying out transactions involving financial transfers. A device processor in a hardware device is operative to communicate certain condition data associated with the hardware device to a portable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Mike P. Ryan, Kenneth Turocy, William D. Beskitt, Eric Toepke, David A. Peters, Songtao Ma, Damon J. Blackford, Joe Altier, Thomas A. VanKirk, Robert W. Barnett