Patents by Inventor Wayne L. Orwig

Wayne L. Orwig 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).

  • Apparatus for rotating a mirrored spinner
    Patent number: 7510119
    Abstract: An apparatus for rotating a mirrored spinner about multiple axes. The apparatus includes a first axle which rotates about a first axis of rotation, and a second axle for mounting the mirrored spinner to the first axle, wherein the second axle rotates the mirrored spinner about a second axis of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventors: Steven J. Hammer, Wayne L. Orwig
  • Bar code scanner with laser beam oscillator
    Patent number: 7051939
    Abstract: A bar code scanner with laser beam oscillator which rasters a laser beam to produce more scan line coverage. The bar code scanner includes a laser for producing a laser beam, a mirrored spinner, and a laser beam oscillator optically located between the laser and the mirrored spinner for continuously deflecting the laser beam about an undeflected path of the laser beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventors: Steven J. Hammer, Wayne L. Orwig
  • Checkout device including integrated barcode reader, scale, and EAS system
    Patent number: 6854647
    Abstract: A checkout device with a barcode reader, scale, and electronic article surveillance (EAS) system. The checkout device includes a scale assembly including a base portion and a weigh scale over the base portion. The weigh plate includes an aperture. A barcode reader is between the base portion and the weight scale and reads a barcode through the aperture in the weigh plate. A security label deactivation system is between the base portion and the weigh plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventors: Donald A. Collins, Jr., Daniel B. Seevers, Wayne L. Orwig, Scott B. Henry
  • Checkout device including barcode reading apparatus, scale, and EAS system
    Patent number: 6764010
    Abstract: A checkout device with a barcode reading apparatus, scale, and electronic article surveillance (EAS) system. The checkout device includes a scale including a base portion and a weigh plate over the base portion, a security label deactivation system between the base portion and the weigh plate, and a barcode reading apparatus including a first barcode reader adjacent the scale including a first aperture, and a second barcode reader between the base portion and the weigh plate including a second aperture. The weigh plate includes a third aperture over the second aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventors: Donald A. Collins, Jr., Rex A. Aleshire, Steven J. Hammer, Wayne L. Orwig
  • Checkout device including barcode reading apparatus, scale, and EAS system
    Publication number: 20030209600
    Abstract: A checkout device with a barcode reading apparatus, scale, and electronic article surveillance (EAS) system. The checkout device includes a scale including a base portion and a weigh plate over the base portion, a security label deactivation system between the base portion and the weigh plate, and a barcode reading apparatus including a first barcode reader adjacent the scale including a first aperture, and a second barcode reader between the base portion and the weigh plate including a second aperture. The weigh plate includes a third aperture over the second aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventors: Donald A. Collins, Rex A. Aleshire, Steven J. Hammer, Wayne L. Orwig
  • Checkout device including integrated barcode reader, scale, and EAS system
    Publication number: 20030146278
    Abstract: A checkout device with a barcode reader, scale, and electronic article surveillance (EAS) system. The checkout device includes a scale assembly including a base portion and a weigh scale over the base portion. The weigh plate includes an aperture. A barcode reader is between the base portion and the weight scale and reads a barcode through the aperture in the weigh plate. A security label deactivation system is between the base portion and the weigh plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Applicant: NCR Corporation
    Inventors: Donald A. Collins, Daniel B. Seevers, Wayne L. Orwig, Scott B. Henry