Jon L Walker

US Patent:

7824119, Nov 2, 2010

Filed:

Nov 10, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/665794

Inventors:

Kevin Kershisnik - Riverton WY, US
Donna Norton - Riverton WY, US
Eric Wolfe - Riverton WY, US
David Selvig - Riverton WY, US
Jon Walker - Pavillion WY, US
Douglas Etsinger - Riverton WY, US
Jeff Cooper - Riverton WY, US

Assignee:

Pertech Resources, Inc. - Riverton WY

International Classification:

B41J 29/10

US Classification:

400689, 400247

Abstract:

A printer that can be configured either as a dot matrix/impact printer or an inkjet printer. A printer frame mounts a carriage mechanism for reciprocally moving a head carrier. An adapter secures a printhead to the carrier; the adapter being configured to accept a predetermined type of printhead. A compensator/feeder assembly is pivotally movable between a printing position and a printer open position at which a slot for receiving a form is defined. The compensator/feeder assembly mounts a printer bar which is positioned in a confronting relationship with the printhead when the assembly is in the printing position. A compensator drive arrangement is fixed to a base and effects movement in the feeder assembly.

US Patent:

8018632, Sep 13, 2011

Filed:

Nov 9, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/983699

Inventors:

Jon L. Walker - Riverton WY, US
Eric Wolfe - Riverton WY, US
Jeffery C. Cooper - Riverton WY, US
Stephen R. Watkins - Riverton WY, US
Kevin Kershisnik - Riverton WY, US
Rocky L. Harting - Lander WY, US

Assignee:

Pertech Resources, Inc. - Riverton WY

International Classification:

H04N 1/04

US Classification:

358498, 358496, 358400, 358474

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for scanning documents such as ID cards and bank checks that includes hinged cover and base assemblies. The base includes motor driven drive rollers for conveying a document along a paper path defined between the cover and base. The cover includes a plurality of pinch rollers forming part of a floating deck that is carried by cover structure and which is spring biased towards the base assembly. Two side-by-side scanning regions are provided, one of which is configured to scan flexible documents, the other of which is configured to scan rigid media such ID cards. Sensors detect the position of the document. A solenoid driven, replaceable ink stamp imprints a document to indicate that it has been scanned. A weight biased diverter is deflected by rigid documents to enable exit through a slot. An entrance guide includes an offset guide wall to improve feeding.