Mark A Schultz

US Patent:

6639331, Oct 28, 2003

Filed:

Nov 30, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/997481

Inventors:

Mark H. Schultz - Shoreview MN

Assignee:

Onan Corporation - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

H02J 700

US Classification:

307 84, 307 19, 307 70, 307153

Abstract:

A system for connecting one of a plurality of parallel connected generator sets to a common bus. The system includes a separate module associated with each of the plurality of generator sets. When a control module receives a ready-to-load signal from the generator set, each of the control modules performs a similar connection method which determines which of the modules will send a first-start command to its associated generator.

US Patent:

6798627, Sep 28, 2004

Filed:

Feb 5, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/068813

Inventors:

Mark H Schultz - Shoreview MN
Jon Pehling - Stacy MN

Assignee:

Onan Corporation - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

H02H 700

US Classification:

361 20, 361 18

Abstract:

An engine-generator set includes a load power fault protector circuit that detects when the power delivered to the load reaches a predetermined maximum power value, and substantially prevents the load power from exceeding the predetermined maximum value by decreasing the load voltage.

US Patent:

7055740, Jun 6, 2006

Filed:

Dec 6, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/006504

Inventors:

Mark A. Schultz - Burnsville MN, US
Stacey Donovan - Prairie Village KS, US

Assignee:

Target Brands, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

G06F 7/08

US Classification:

235381

Abstract:

A stored-value card including a first surface and a second surface. The first surface stores data adapted to be read by an electronic device to perform at least one interactive activity. The second surface is opposite the first surface. The second surface includes account indicia signifying a financial account linked to the stored-value card, and brand indicia relating to a retail setting configured to redeem the stored-value card. The at least one interactive activity includes displaying at least one of a character, an object, a textual passage, and a symbol associated with the retail setting. Financial transaction card assemblies, packaged stored-value cards, and methods of using such cards are also disclosed.

US Patent:

7234639, Jun 26, 2007

Filed:

Jun 24, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/166587

Inventors:

Mark A. Schultz - Burnsville MN, US
Kim O. Lindahl - Golden Valley MN, US
Timothy P. Clegg - Manhatten Beach CA, US

Assignee:

Target Brands, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

G06K 5/00

US Classification:

235380, 235487, 235492, 116 24

Abstract:

A stored-value card includes a housing and at least one internal wall substantially enclosed within the housing. The housing includes an account identifier signifying a financial account or record linked to the stored-value card. The at least one internal wall is configured to define an airflow chamber within the housing. The housing defines an opening leading into the airflow chamber. The stored-value card is configured to produce a whistle sound when air enters the airflow chamber from the opening and moves within the airflow chamber.

US Patent:

7252225, Aug 7, 2007

Filed:

Jan 20, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/336448

Inventors:

Mark A. Schultz - Burnsville MN, US
Stacey Donovan - Prairie Village KS, US

Assignee:

Target Brands, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

G06K 5/00

US Classification:

235380

Abstract:

A stored-value card including a first surface and a second surface. The first surface stores data adapted to be read by an electronic device to perform at least one interactive activity. The second surface is opposite the first surface. The second surface includes account indicia signifying a financial account linked to the stored-value card, and brand indicia relating to a retail setting configured to redeem the stored-value card. The at least one interactive activity includes displaying at least one of a character, an object, a textual passage, and a symbol associated with the retail setting. Financial transaction card assemblies, packaged stored-value cards, and methods of using such cards are also disclosed.

US Patent:

7614548, Nov 10, 2009

Filed:

Feb 22, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/062894

Inventors:

Mark A. Schultz - Burnsville MN, US
Dennis R. Smith - Minnetonka MN, US

Assignee:

Target Brands, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

G06K 5/00

US Classification:

235380, 235383, 705 16

Abstract:

A stored-value card assembly includes a plurality of stored-value cards and a package. The plurality of stored-value cards each include an account identifier linking the respective stored-value card to a different financial account or record. The package is configured to maintain the plurality of stored-value cards such that the account identifier of each of two of the plurality of stored-value cards is visible for scanning. Other stored-value card assemblies and associated methods are also disclosed.

US Patent:

7735726, Jun 15, 2010

Filed:

Nov 17, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/281799

Inventors:

Erik BenDon Bjoraker - St. Louis Park MN, US
Mark A. Schultz - Burnsville MN, US
Token Lee Oakman - Minnetonka MN, US

Assignee:

Target Brands, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

G06K 5/00
G06F 17/00
G07F 19/00
G06Q 40/00
G07D 11/00

US Classification:

235380, 235375, 235379, 705 39, 705 35

Abstract:

A system for managing voucher use includes a database, a voucher, and a processor. The database stores an account defining at least one approved item available for purchase and a financial balance. The voucher includes an identifier linking the voucher to the account. The processor is in communication with the database and is adapted to use the identifier to access the account. The processor is adapted to determine if an item selected for purchase is an approved item and to apply at least a portion of the financial balance toward the purchase of the selected item only if the selected item is an approved item. Other voucher systems and associated methods are also disclosed.

US Patent:

7841520, Nov 30, 2010

Filed:

Oct 12, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/577652

Inventors:

Mark A. Schultz - Burnsville MN, US
Dennis R. Smith - Minnetonka MN, US

Assignee:

Target Brands, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

G06K 5/00

US Classification:

235380

Abstract:

A method of providing and processing a plurality of stored-value cards includes providing a stored-value card assembly including the plurality of stored-value cards in a housing. The plurality of stored-value cards includes a first stored-value card and a last stored-value card. Each of the plurality of stored-value cards is associated with a different account identifier linking each one of the plurality of stored-value cards to a different financial record or account. The different account identifiers collectively define a series of account identifiers. The method further includes scanning the different account identifier associated with the first stored-value card using a point-of-sale terminal, and scanning the different account identifier associated with the last stored-value card using the point-of-sale terminal. The housing indicates which of the different account identifier associated with the first stored-value card and the last stored-value card should be scanned first. Other card assemblies and associated methods are also disclosed.