Gerard F Beckhusen

US Patent:

6371374, Apr 16, 2002

Filed:

Nov 1, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/704017

Inventors:

Eric D. Schwartz - Skaneateles NY
Edward B. Hubben - Skaneateles NY
Brian L. Jovanovski - Syracuse NY
Vivian L. Hunter - Baldwinsville NY
Melvin D. McCall - Homer NY
Gerard F. Beckhusen - Liverpool NY

Assignee:

Welch Allyn Data Collection, Inc. - Skaneateles Falls NY

International Classification:

G06K 710

US Classification:

23546242, 23546243, 23546201

Abstract:

An apparatus for adjusting the position of a line of light in barcode space that includes a support frame having a rear housing containing a solid state imager and a pair of support arms extending forwardly from the front of the housing. An imaging lens is mounted between the arms for focusing an image of a target in barcode space upon the solid state imager along the optical axis of the imaging lens. Illuminating LEDs are mounted on either side of the imaging lens for illuminating the target. The illumination is passed through a pair of cylindrical lenses that are adjustably mounted upon the distal ends of the arm so that the light can be selectively positioned in barcode space.

US Patent:

6572012, Jun 3, 2003

Filed:

Dec 28, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/750479

Inventors:

Colleen P. Gannon - Jordan NY
Gerard F. Beckhusen - Liverpool NY
Donna M. Fletcher - Auburn NY

Assignee:

Welch Allyn Data Collection. Inc. - Skaneateles Falls NY

International Classification:

G06F 1760

US Classification:

235379, 235383, 235380

Abstract:

A point of sale transaction terminal having a flat wall surface containing a signature capture pad and further includes electrical lead lines that surround the capture pad and carry signature related data to an x-y register or the like. A lower cover panel is placed upon a wall that surrounds the capture pad so that the panel physically covers the lead lines. The lower cover panel is secured to the wall surface by a relatively strong bonding material which provides a tight seal between the panel and the wall surface which prevents water and dirt from passing beneath the panel. An upper cover panel having a protective window that is mounted within a frame is placed in registration over the lower cover panel so that the window is centered over the capture pad. The upper cover panel is releasably secured to the lower cover panel by an adhesive so that the upper panel can be easily removed from the assembly and replaced in the event the protective window is worn or damaged.

US Patent:

6659350, Dec 9, 2003

Filed:

Feb 20, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/079366

Inventors:

Eric D. Schwartz - Skaneateles NY
Edward B. Hubben - Skaneateles NY
Brian L. Jovanovski - Syracuse NY
Vivian L. Hunter - Baldwinsville NY
Melvin D. McCall - Homer NY
Gerard F. Beckhusen - Liverpool NY

Assignee:

Hand Held Products - Skaneateles Falls NY

International Classification:

G06K 710

US Classification:

23546242, 23546243

Abstract:

These and other objects of the present invention are attained by apparatus for adjusting the position of a line of light in barcode space that includes a support frame having a rear housing containing a solid state imager and a pair of support arms extending forwardly from the front of the housing. An imaging lens is mounted between the arms for focusing an image of a target in barcode space upon the solid state imager along the optical axis of the imaging lens. Illuminating LEDs are mounted on either side of the imaging lens for illuminating the target. The illumination is passed through a pair of cylindrical lenses that are adjustably mounted upon the distal ends of the arm so that the light can be selectively positioned in barcode space.

US Patent:

7147162, Dec 12, 2006

Filed:

Jan 9, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/339275

Inventors:

Timothy R. Fitch - Syracuse NY, US
Gerard F. Beckhusen - Liverpool NY, US
Eric Coleman - Liverpool NY, US
John C. Izzo - Auburn NY, US
Larry Ramsey-Macomber - Fairport NY, US
Clayton Roberts - Tully NY, US

Assignee:

Hand Held Products, Inc. - Skaneateles Falls NY

International Classification:

G06K 7/10

US Classification:

23547201, 23546245, 23546243, 23546244, 235454

Abstract:

A body portion of an optical reader has an elastomeric skirt surrounding the lateral edges thereof. The laterally spaced front edges of the skirt, which are on either side of a window through which the light is emitted and received along an optical axis, are angled rearwardly from a plane normal to the axis. The front edges extend downwardly and forwardly from a front edge of the bottom wall of a body, and also extend forwardly from a front edge of the top wall of the body. These features allow the lower ends of the front edges of the skirt to be placed on a surface near the target to act as a fulcrum in rotating the handle of the scanner to selectively place the reader in close proximity to the target, while at the same time allowing the operator to view the target. An elastomeric collar is applied to the lower end of the handle such that when the scanning device is placed at rest in an unused condition, no matter what the rotational position with respect to the axis of the handle, the device will be supported at one elastomeric covered position on each of the handle and the skirt. Other features of the scanning device provide for a stable parking of the scanner when not in use and a substantial recessing of the front window to thereby protect it from contact with objects that may tend to scratch or damage the window.

US Patent:

7172114, Feb 6, 2007

Filed:

Dec 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/027239

Inventors:

Donna M. Fletcher - Auburn NY, US
Melvin D. McCall - Homer NY, US
Timothy R. Fitch - Syracuse NY, US
Gerard Beckhusen - Liverpool NY, US

Assignee:

Hand Held Products, Inc. - Skaneateles Fall NY

International Classification:

G06K 5/00

US Classification:

235380, 235379, 235381, 705 64, 705 68

Abstract:

A point of sale transaction terminal that has a signature capture pad mounted within a platen that is recessed within the top surface of the terminal housing. A screen protector is mounted over the signature pad and is registered thereon so that the protector covers the signature pad. A bezel is mounted upon said platen within the recess of the housing so that the bezel surrounds the periphery of the protector and the capture pad. A latching mechanism is located beneath the bezel which serves to removably secure the bezel to the platen. An access port is provided in said housing that allows restricted access to the latching mechanism for unlatching the bezel.

US Patent:

D562759, Feb 26, 2008

Filed:

Aug 17, 2006

Appl. No.:

29/248472

Inventors:

Timothy R. Fitch - Syracuse NY, US
Gerard F. Beckhusen - Baldwinsville NY, US

Assignee:

Hand Held Products, Inc. - Skaneateles Falls NY

International Classification:

1302

US Classification:

D13103

US Patent:

7775438, Aug 17, 2010

Filed:

Aug 17, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/465213

Inventors:

Gerard F. Beckhusen - Baldwinsville NY, US
Timothy R. Fitch - Syracuse NY, US
Paul B. Weslake - Waxhaw NC, US

Assignee:

Hand Held Products, Inc. - Skaneateles Falls NY

International Classification:

G06K 7/10

US Classification:

23547201, 23546243, 23546245, 23546249, 23547202, 23547203

Abstract:

A housing for a portable computing device. An upper surface of the housing facilitates access to at least one interface component. A lower surface of the housing defines a cavity to receive a battery pack. A battery pack, adapted to fit within the cavity, defines at least a portion of a first ridge for receiving an operator's finger, the first ridge having a generally curved configuration enabling said housing to be comfortably held in an operator's hand when the operator's hand is in its naturally relaxed position.

US Patent:

8096472, Jan 17, 2012

Filed:

Aug 23, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/895277

Inventors:

Eric D. Schwartz - Pittsford NY, US
Gerard Beckhusen - Baldwinsville NY, US
Robert J. Hennick - Cayuga NY, US
Robert C. Hinkley - Milton VT, US
Edward B. Hubben - Skaneateles NY, US
Vivian L. Hunter - Baldwinsville NY, US
Brian L. Jovanovski - Syracuse NY, US
Michael P. Lacey - Camillus NY, US
Melvin D. McCall - Homer NY, US

Assignee:

Hand Held Products, Inc. - Skaneateles Falls NY

International Classification:

G06K 7/10

US Classification:

235454

Abstract:

There is described an optical assembly. In one aspect, the optical assembly can be used in an optical reader. In another aspect, the optical assembly can include a support for supporting various components.