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Brooklyn Park, MN, United States of America

Jeffrey J Rust

This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Datacard Corporation. Active years: 1989-2002.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Jeffrey J Rust. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/jeffrey-j-rust

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 2

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.8

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 309(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal2 out of 141 
 
Datacard Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1989-2002

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2 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6446832 - Virtual multihopper card feeder (2002-09-10),
2. 4825054 - Method and apparatus for parallel integrated circuit card initialization (1989-04-25),

Title: Innovations by Jeffrey J Rust

Introduction

Jeffrey J Rust is an accomplished inventor based in Brooklyn Park, MN (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of card feeding technology, holding a total of 2 patents. His work primarily focuses on improving the efficiency and functionality of card issuance systems.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is the "Virtual Multihopper Card Feeder." This invention presents an improved card feeding apparatus and associated method for feeding plastic cards to a printer. The apparatus is designed for use in various systems where plastic cards are fed into a printer, with particular application in self-service, automated card issuance kiosks. The design includes a support structure and a card cassette that holds multiple cards. The card cassette is movable relative to the support structure, allowing for precise positioning of each card. A card picker is mounted on the support structure, capable of selecting any card from the cassette for printing.

Another notable patent is the "Method and Apparatus for Parallel Integrated Circuit Card Initialization." This invention provides a method and apparatus for the parallel initialization of integrated circuit cards along a card transfer path, enhancing the efficiency of card processing.

Career Highlights

Jeffrey J Rust is currently employed at Datacard Corporation, where he continues to innovate in the field of card technology. His work has significantly impacted the way plastic cards are issued and processed, making systems more efficient and user-friendly.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Jeffrey has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Rodney J LeVasseur and Alan Meilach. These collaborations have contributed to the development of advanced technologies in card issuance and processing.

Conclusion

Jeffrey J Rust's contributions to card technology through his patents and work at Datacard Corporation highlight his role as a key innovator in the industry. His inventions continue to shape the future of automated card issuance systems.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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