Richard Henry Kruse

US Patent:

43956270, Jul 26, 1983

Filed:

Dec 28, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/334692

Inventors:

Thomas H. Barker - South Holland IL
Thomas L. Roach - Dyer IN
Richard H. Kruse - Deerfield IL
Jay A. Fayer - Glenview IL
Eric O. Bohlman - Wilmette IL

Assignee:

Atlantic Richfield Company - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

G07F 708

US Classification:

235381

Abstract:

A system for use in a gasoline station for automatic enablement of fuel dispensing means from the fuel island by a customer credit card comprising credit card reader means, customer operable keyboard means, display means, output channel means, and first processor control means, together with attendant control means for use by the attendant of the gas station, the attendant control means being manually operable by the attendant for enabling a selected fuel dispensing means, thereby providing an indication to the attendant of the value of dispensed fuel made by the customer.

US Patent:

43008453, Nov 17, 1981

Filed:

May 14, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/038923

Inventors:

Donald P. Martin - Wheeling IL
Robert C. Hoffman - Park Ridge IL
Richard H. Kruse - Deerfield IL

Assignee:

Qwint Systems, Inc. - Northbrook IL

International Classification:

B41J 312

US Classification:

400124

Abstract:

A dot matrix-type print head for forming a character-defining array of individual dots on a print-receiving surface includes a plurality of parallel-spaced print wires arranged in a vertical plane perpendicular to the print receiving surface. The print wires are individually actuated by respective actuator assemblies which each include a stationary portion consisting of an end plate, a bobbin, a solenoid winding, and a spring, and a movable portion consisting of a magnetic armature attached to the associated print wire. Upon energization of the solenoid winding the resulting magnetic flux displaces the magnetic armature and causes the print wire to impact the print-receiving surface. A frame comprising two parallel-spaced side plates maintains the stationary print head components in alignment, and progressive vertical displacement of the actuator assemblies within the plane of the print wires to align with respective print wires enables the actuator assemblies to be formed from identical components for manufacturing economy.

US Patent:

43008470, Nov 17, 1981

Filed:

May 14, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/038942

Inventors:

Robert C. Hoffman - Park Ridge IL
Richard H. Kruse - Deerfield IL
Donald P. Martin - Wheeling IL

Assignee:

Qwint Systems, Inc. - Northbrook IL

International Classification:

B41J 3310

US Classification:

4001961

Abstract:

A teleprinter includes a carriage for conveying a dot matrix-type print head along an operating path parallel to a print-receiving surface. The carriage is mounted on parallel-spaced support rods by means of spaced bearings slidably engaged to one of the support rods, and a pair of perpendicularly-aligned guide rollers which engage the other guide rod. The carriage is advanced by a drive belt which extends along the carriage operating path and is attached to the carriage at either end. A stepper motor coupled to one of the pulleys drives the belt to position the carriage. A removable cartridge on the carriage contains an inked ribbon which is advanced with movement of the carriage by a drive gear engaged to the drive belt. A unidirectional clutch prevents the inked ribbon from moving in a reverse direction during carriage return.