Brian A Dotson

US Patent:

20220401962, Dec 22, 2022

Filed:

Jun 18, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/351522

Inventors:

- McLean VA, US
Brian DOTSON - McLean VA, US

International Classification:

B02C 25/00
B02C 18/00
B65F 1/00

Abstract:

Systems and methods for secure card printing ribbon removal may include a shredding unit, a collection unit, and a processor. The shredding unit may shred card printing ribbon and generate ribbon waste. The collection unit may be removably attached to the shredding unit and receive ribbon waste from the shredding unit. The collection unit may comprise a transparent material, a visual fill line, and a sensor that determines the amount of ribbon waste contained in the collection unit. Upon determination that the amount of ribbon waste exceeds a threshold, the sensor may generate a signal. The processor may operate the shredding unit and the collection unit, receive the signal generated by the collection unit, and generate, based on the signal, a prediction of a remaining capacity of the collection unit. The ribbon may include material containing sensitive information.