Fred C Casto

US Patent:

6623415, Sep 23, 2003

Filed:

Dec 21, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/029122

Inventors:

Jon A. Gates - Honey Creek IA
Fred C. Casto - Omaha NE

Assignee:

First Data Corporation - Englewood CO

International Classification:

B31F 108

US Classification:

493425, 493356, 493405, 493440, 493444

Abstract:

The present invention provides exemplary sheet folding systems and methods, including systems and methods for printing on a continuous sheet, and removing and folding individual sheets from the continuous sheet. In one embodiment, a sheet folding system ( ) includes a separator ( ) adapted to separate an individual sheet from a continuous form sheet, a receiver ( ) adapted for receiving the individual sheet, a first folder ( ) adapted to perform a first fold of the individual sheet, and a second folder ( ) adapted to perform a second fold of the individual sheet. In some embodiments, the first and second folders include two different types of folders.

US Patent:

6679489, Jan 20, 2004

Filed:

Apr 5, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/828585

Inventors:

Fred C. Casto - Omaha NE
Bruce A. Bennett - Omaha NE
Mick P. McDonald - Omaha NE
Jeff J. Schreiber - Omaha NE
Corey Tunink - Omaha NE

Assignee:

First Data Resources, Inc. - Omaha NE

International Classification:

B65H 344

US Classification:

271 911, 271 912, 271 913, 271 11, 271149

Abstract:

The system is designed to provide a transport system with specified sheet-like material at a requested time. The system includes insert towers that provide the requested material at the appropriate time. Each insert tower contains multiple insert hoppers aligned vertically within the tower. Due to space constraints, the vertical arrangement of the hoppers enables the system to choose from significantly more different inserts than would be available from systems without vertical insert towers. The insert hoppers are loaded vertically within the insert hoppers which creates a horizontal queue of sheet-like material. Upon a request from a system computer, specified inserts are pulled and the insert tower delivers the insert to a transport system.

US Patent:

6779319, Aug 24, 2004

Filed:

Dec 19, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/028449

Inventors:

Scott J. Smith - Fremont NE
Jeffrey G. Nowlin - Council Bluffs IA
Fred C. Casto - Omaha NE

Assignee:

First Data Corporation - Englewood CO

International Classification:

B65B 130

US Classification:

53493, 532661, 532843, 53154

Abstract:

Systems and methods are provided for operating an inserter having hoppers from which inserts may be selected to include with a mail item. The mail item is moved sequentially, such as with a conveyor, to positions that correspond with the hoppers. At each position for the mail item, information is extracted from a job file related to how that mail item is to be processed and used to determine whether the insert from the corresponding hopper should be included with the mail item. If so, the hopper is caused to include the insert with the mail item; otherwise, the mail item is permitted to proceed to the next position without the insert being included.

US Patent:

6860496, Mar 1, 2005

Filed:

Apr 15, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/122636

Inventors:

William J. Novak - Omaha NE, US
Doug S. Bailey - Omaha NE, US
Fred C. Casto - Omaha NE, US
Kenneth Algiene - Littleton CO, US

Assignee:

First Data Corporation - Greenwood Village CO

International Classification:

B62B003/08

US Classification:

280 7911, 280 794, 211 20, 414430, 414346, 414469, 414743

Abstract:

An improved dolly system including at least three dollies adjustably interconnected as a system to allow a trailer or other vehicle to be loaded therein. The dollies are adjusted for the width and the length of the trailer to mate the dollies with the wheels of the trailer. Four dollies can be adjustably connected in a system to provide a vehicle dolly system. The system can include one or more brakes and once loaded the system can be moved in any direction to facilitate the maximum use of available parking space.

US Patent:

7104439, Sep 12, 2006

Filed:

Mar 23, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/807462

Inventors:

Sunil Dewan - Omaha NE, US
Fred Casto - Omaha NE, US
John E. Christensen - Omaha NE, US
Jon Andrew Gates - Honey Creek IA, US
Jeff G. Nowlin - Council Bluffs IA, US
Scott J. Smith - Omaha NE, US
Mark T. Tonack - Omaha NE, US
Corey Dean Tunink - LaVista NE, US
Timothy J. Walpus - Omaha NE, US

Assignee:

First Data Corporation - Greenwood Village CO

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

235375, 23546246

Abstract:

RF devices used in financial and other transactions are moved sequentially to stations of a preparation device that prepares the RF devices for delivery to customers. At one station, an RF reader reads an identification code from the RF device and a label reader reads information on a mailing label. The read information is used to verify the mailing information to assure that the RF device is being delivered to the correct recipient.

US Patent:

7284749, Oct 23, 2007

Filed:

Sep 21, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/946910

Inventors:

Jeff G. Nowlin - Council Bluffs IA, US
Fred C. Casto - Omaha NE, US
Scott J. Smith - Omaha NE, US
Timothy J. Walpus - Omaha NE, US
Mark J. Wilson - Bellevue NE, US

Assignee:

First Data Corporation - Greenwood Village CO

International Classification:

B65H 39/16

US Classification:

270 5202, 270 102, 270 103, 270 5203, 270 5204

Abstract:

Systems and methods for processing sheets, statements, and/or inserts prior to mailing are provided. One sheet processing system includes a receiver adapted to receive first and second sheets to be processed. The first sheet originates from a stack of first sheets or a continuous form sheet, and the second sheet originates from a stack of second sheets or a continuous form sheet. The system includes a first read head adapted to read a first identifier from the first sheet, and a second read head adapted to read a second identifier from the second sheet. A circuit coupled to the first and second read heads is adapted to compare the first and second identifiers to determine whether a match exists. In this manner, the sheet processing system is able to confirm that the first and second sheets are both intended to be sent to the same customer.

US Patent:

7344062, Mar 18, 2008

Filed:

Nov 9, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/985662

Inventors:

Scott J. Smith - Fremont NE, US
Jeffrey G. Nowlin - Council Bluffs IA, US
Corey D. Tunink - Lavista NE, US
Fred Casto - Omaha NE, US

Assignee:

First Data Corporation - Englewood CO

International Classification:

G06F 17/00
G06K 7/10
G06K 7/14
G06K 15/00

US Classification:

235375, 235454, 23546213, 235470, 270 5204

Abstract:

A system for processing presentation instruments that includes a presentation instrument reservoir, a presentation instrument reader, a distribution stock holder, a distribution stock reader, two or more motor systems for advancing distribution stock and presentation instruments, and attaching the presentation instruments to the distribution stock when codes printed on the instruments and stock match each other. In some cases, the motor systems can interface to an interface controller via a serial interface, and the interface controller can be coupled to a process control computer via an Ethernet connection. In some cases, distribution stock is blank and has no readable code, in which case the blank stock is automatically advanced to a reject bin without interrupting the operation of system.

US Patent:

7537204, May 26, 2009

Filed:

Oct 9, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/869643

Inventors:

Jeff G. Nowlin - Council Bluffs IA, US
Fred C. Casto - Omaha NE, US
Scott J. Smith - Omaha NE, US
Timothy J. Walpus - Omaha NE, US
Mark J. Wilson - Bellevue NE, US

Assignee:

First Data Corporation - Greenwood Village CO

International Classification:

B65H 39/00

US Classification:

270 5202, 270 102, 270 103, 270 5203, 270 5204

Abstract:

Systems and methods for processing sheets, statements, and/or inserts prior to mailing are provided. One sheet processing system includes a receiver adapted to receive first and second single page sheets to be processed. The first sheet originates from a stack of first sheets, and the second sheet originates from a stack of second sheets. In some systems, the first and second sheets are of different sizes. The system includes a first read head adapted to read a first identifier from the first sheet, and a second read head adapted to read a second identifier from the second sheet. A circuit coupled to the first and second read heads is adapted to compare the first and second identifiers to determine whether a match exists. At least one identifier may include a magnetic stripe.