Dieter Mink

Title: Dieter Mink and His Printer Document-Storage Invention.

Introduction

Dieter Mink is an inventor associated with Niedereschach, Germany. His patent work addresses document handling in self-service printers, with a mechanism for temporarily storing multiple printed documents and issuing them together as a bundle. He is associated with Mannesmann Kienzle GmbH and has 1 patent listed in the provided information.

Latest Patents

Mink’s listed patent, “Document Storage in Printers,” describes a self-service printer designed to accumulate and temporarily hold several printed documents before dispensing them as a bundle. A pivotable cover normally closes an opening in the printer housing, behind which the documents are stored.

The invention uses two sets of transport rollers that operate in opposition. The first set holds or moves the accumulated documents, while the second set controls the documents’ entry into the storage area. A control device coordinates the cover and rollers to support document insertion, secure storage, and eventual issuance. During storage and dispensing, the second roller set remains open, while the first set and cover operate in the configurations needed for each stage.

Career Highlights

The patent reflects Mink’s work on practical improvements to self-service printing equipment. By enabling multiple documents to be stored and dispensed together, the design provides a controlled way to manage printed output within a printer housing.

Collaborations

Mink is associated with Mannesmann Kienzle GmbH. His listed coworkers include Werner Maedge and Dieter Stellmach.

Conclusion

Dieter Mink’s documented invention focuses on coordinated storage and delivery of printed documents, offering a mechanism for bundling output from self-service printers.