Odie Kenneth Carter

US Patent:

6772941, Aug 10, 2004

Filed:

Jul 14, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/616401

Inventors:

Odie Kenneth Carter - Lake Quivira KS 66217

International Classification:

G07G 100

US Classification:

235 7R, 235 10, 235 22, 177 2515

Abstract:

A revenue balancing method and computer program that more quickly, accurately, and easily reconciles or balances revenue contained in a first cash drawer while at the same time building or filling a second cash drawer.

US Patent:

6896177, May 24, 2005

Filed:

Apr 11, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/832509

Inventors:

Odie Kenneth Carter - Naples FL, US

Assignee:

Balance Innovations, LLC - Lenexa KS

International Classification:

G07G001/00

US Classification:

235 7R, 453 58, 705 16, 705 30, 705 28

Abstract:

A revenue balancing method and computer program that more quickly, accurately, and easily reconciles or balances revenue contained in cash drawers at the end of cashiers' shifts or breaks while at the same time building or constructing new cash drawers for new shifts. The method permits cash drawers to be constructed and/or replenished with coins from a perpetual inventory of loose coins rather than requiring the use of rolls of coins.

US Patent:

6934688, Aug 23, 2005

Filed:

Dec 6, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/731361

Inventors:

Odie Kenneth Carter - Lake Quivira KS, US

Assignee:

Balance Innovations, LLC - Lenexa KS

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705 11, 705 16, 235 7, 235382

Abstract:

An automated management system for monitoring and controlling distribution and storage of money tills, and linking tracking of employee productivity to time in receipt of a till. The system comprises a cabinet, a control panel, and a personal computer. The cabinet is mounted through a wall to provide an interface having a front side accessible from a first area and a rear side accessible from a second area, such as a cash room. The interior cabinet space is divided into till compartments that are accessible from both the front and rear of the cabinet. Tills are loaded and removed from the rear by cash room personnel and from the front by cashiers. The system is operable to anticipate, based upon work schedules, needed till types or amounts; compile and maintain useful associated records, including employee productivity and link to other systems to further improve efficiency.

US Patent:

7073707, Jul 11, 2006

Filed:

May 13, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/128995

Inventors:

Odie Kenneth Carter - Naples FL, US

Assignee:

Balance Innovations, LLC - Lenexa KS

International Classification:

G07G 1/00

US Classification:

235 7R

Abstract:

A revenue balancing method and computer program that more quickly, accurately, and easily reconciles or balances revenue contained in cash drawers at the end of cashiers' shifts or breaks while at the same time building or constructing new cash drawers for new shifts. The method permits cash drawers to be constructed and/or replenished with coins from a perpetual inventory of loose coins rather than requiring the use of rolls of coins.

US Patent:

7366681, Apr 29, 2008

Filed:

Mar 31, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/094973

Inventors:

Odie Kenneth Carter - Lake Quivira KS, US

Assignee:

Balance Innovations, L.L.C - Lenexa KS

International Classification:

G06F 11/34

US Classification:

705 11, 705 16, 235 7 R, 235382

Abstract:

An automated management system for monitoring and controlling distribution and storage of money tills, and linking tracking of employee productivity to time in receipt of a till. The system comprises a cabinet, a control panel, and a personal computer. The cabinet is mounted through a wall to provide an interface having a front side accessible from a first area and a rear side accessible from a second area, such as a cash room. The interior cabinet space is divided into till compartments that are selectively accessible from both the front and rear of the cabinet. Tills are loaded and removed from the rear by cash room personnel and from the front by cashiers. The system is operable to anticipate, based upon work schedules, needed till types or amounts; compile and maintain useful associated records, including employee productivity; and link to other systems to further improve efficiency.

US Patent:

7747482, Jun 29, 2010

Filed:

May 13, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/128999

Inventors:

Odie Kenneth Carter - Naples FL, US

Assignee:

Balance Innovations, LLC - Lenexa KS

International Classification:

A01K 5/02

US Classification:

705 29, 705 16, 705 17, 705 21, 235 4, 235 7 R, 235379

Abstract:

A revenue balancing method and computer program that more quickly, accurately, and easily reconciles or balances revenue contained in cash drawers at the end of cashiers' shifts or breaks while at the same time building or constructing new cash drawers for new shifts. The method permits cash drawers to be constructed and/or replenished with coins from a perpetual inventory of loose coins rather than requiring the use of rolls of coins.

US Patent:

20010032790, Oct 25, 2001

Filed:

Feb 22, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/790933

Inventors:

Odie Carter - Naples FL, US

International Classification:

A45C001/00

US Classification:

206/000810, 206/000840

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for inexpensively retrofitting existing cash register tills with an insert comprising a coin cup holder designed to fit into an existing bill slot for stabilizing coin cups. The coin cup holder allows the coin cup to rest evenly without rocking, and the coin cup can be removed from the till for ease of counting coins. A special coin cup is provided designed to rest in the coin cup holder and comprising a notch in one of the walls to allow it to pass the attachment points of a bill weight typically provided in existing cash tills to hold down bills in the bill slots.

US Patent:

20050035188, Feb 17, 2005

Filed:

Jul 12, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/889578

Inventors:

Odie Carter - Lake Quivira KS, US

International Classification:

G07G001/00

US Classification:

23500700R

Abstract:

A revenue balancing method and computer program that more quickly, accurately, and easily reconciles or balances revenue contained in a first cash drawer while at the same time building or filling a second cash drawer.