Patents by Inventor Bansi L. Sharma

Bansi L. Sharma has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20090150288
    Abstract: A financial account issuer facilitating transactions between accounts is disclosed. The invention provides sellers with an irrevocable method of receiving funds from a purchaser and for improving purchaser willingness to transact with an unknown party. The invention also enables the allocation of a portion or all of a charge or loyalty points to different transaction accounts issued by different issuers, or to sub-accounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company
    Inventors: Fred A. Bishop, Bansi L. Sharma, Tracey R. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20090138388
    Abstract: A financial account issuer facilitating transactions between accounts is disclosed. The invention provides sellers with an irrevocable method of receiving funds from a purchaser and for improving purchaser willingness to transact with an unknown party. The invention also enables the allocation of a portion or all of a charge or loyalty points to different transaction accounts issued by different issuers, or to sub-accounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred A. Bishop, Bansi L. Sharma, Tracey R. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20090125426
    Abstract: A financial account issuer facilitating transactions between accounts is disclosed. The invention provides sellers with an irrevocable method of receiving funds from a purchaser and for improving purchaser willingness to transact with an unknown party. The invention also enables the allocation of a portion or all of a charge or loyalty points to different transaction accounts issued by different issuers, or to sub-accounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred A. Bishop, Bansi L. Sharma, Tracey R. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20090083181
    Abstract: A financial account issuer facilitating transactions between accounts is disclosed. The invention provides sellers with an irrevocable method of receiving funds from a purchaser and for improving purchaser willingness to transact with an unknown party. The invention also enables the allocation of a portion or all of a charge or loyalty points to different transaction accounts issued by different issuers, or to sub-accounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred A. Bishop, Bansi L. Sharma, Tracey R. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20090076957
    Abstract: A financial account issuer facilitating transactions between accounts is disclosed. The invention provides sellers with an irrevocable method of receiving funds from a purchaser and for improving purchaser willingness to transact with an unknown party. The invention also enables the allocation of a portion or all of a charge or loyalty points to different transaction accounts issued by different issuers, or to sub-accounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred A. Bishop, Bansi L. Sharma, Tracey R. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20090076956
    Abstract: A financial account issuer facilitating transactions between accounts is disclosed. The invention provides sellers with an irrevocable method of receiving funds from a purchaser and for improving purchaser willingness to transact with an unknown party. The invention also enables the allocation of a portion or all of a charge or loyalty points to different transaction accounts issued by different issuers, or to sub-accounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred A. Bishop, Bansi L. Sharma, Tracey R. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20090076958
    Abstract: A financial account issuer facilitating transactions between accounts is disclosed. The invention provides sellers with an irrevocable method of receiving funds from a purchaser and for improving purchaser willingness to transact with an unknown party. The invention also enables the allocation of a portion or all of a charge or loyalty points to different transaction accounts issued by different issuers, or to sub-accounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred A. Bishop, Bansi L. Sharma, Tracey R. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20090048886
    Abstract: A financial account issuer facilitating transactions between accounts is disclosed. The invention provides sellers with an irrevocable method of receiving funds from a purchaser and for improving purchaser willingness to transact with an unknown party. The invention also includes the options of interest payments, the use of different account issuers, different financial accounts, budget transfers, spend compartmentalization, cost-splitting, adjusting credit limits, loans, gifting, intermediary facilitating the transaction, transaction tracking, rapid funds availability, confidential transfer of funds, immediate initiation of shipment by a seller, releasing funds to a seller only after approval of the goods, services, or other value, demonstrating proof of payment, and recourse against a remote seller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Bishop, Bansi L. Sharma, Tracey R. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20090048969
    Abstract: A financial account issuer facilitating transactions between accounts is disclosed. The invention provides sellers with an irrevocable method of receiving funds from a purchaser and for improving purchaser willingness to transact with an unknown party. The invention also includes the options of interest payments, the use of different account issuers, different financial accounts, budget transfers, spend compartmentalization, cost-splitting, adjusting credit limits, loans, gifting, intermediary facilitating the transaction, transaction tracking, rapid funds availability, confidential transfer of funds, immediate initiation of shipment by a seller, releasing funds to a seller only after approval of the goods, services, or other value, demonstrating proof of payment, and recourse against a remote seller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Bishop, Bansi L. Sharma, Tracey R. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20090048885
    Abstract: A financial account issuer facilitating transactions between accounts is disclosed. The invention provides sellers with an irrevocable method of receiving funds from a purchaser and for improving purchaser willingness to transact with an unknown party. The invention also includes the options of interest payments, the use of different account issuers, different financial accounts, budget transfers, spend compartmentalization, cost-splitting, adjusting credit limits, loans, gifting, intermediary facilitating the transaction, transaction tracking, rapid funds availability, confidential transfer of funds, immediate initiation of shipment by a seller, releasing funds to a seller only after approval of the goods, services, or other value, demonstrating proof of payment, and recourse against a remote seller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Bishop, Bansi L. Sharma, Tracey R. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20090048963
    Abstract: A financial account issuer facilitating transactions between accounts is disclosed. The invention provides sellers with an irrevocable method of receiving funds from a purchaser and for improving purchaser willingness to transact with an unknown party. The invention also includes the options of interest payments, the use of different account issuers, different financial accounts, budget transfers, spend compartmentalization, cost-splitting, adjusting credit limits, loans, gifting, intermediary facilitating the transaction, transaction tracking, rapid funds availability, confidential transfer of funds, immediate initiation of shipment by a seller, releasing funds to a seller only after approval of the goods, services, or other value, demonstrating proof of payment, and recourse against a remote seller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Bishop, Bansi L. Sharma, Tracey R. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20090048968
    Abstract: A financial account issuer facilitating transactions between accounts is disclosed. The invention provides sellers with an irrevocable method of receiving funds from a purchaser and for improving purchaser willingness to transact with an unknown party. The invention also includes the options of interest payments, the use of different account issuers, different financial accounts, budget transfers, spend compartmentalization, cost-splitting, adjusting credit limits, loans, gifting, intermediary facilitating the transaction, transaction tracking, rapid funds availability, confidential transfer of funds, immediate initiation of shipment by a seller, releasing funds to a seller only after approval of the goods, services, or other value, demonstrating proof of payment, and recourse against a remote seller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Bishop, Bansi L. Sharma, Tracey R. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20090048887
    Abstract: A financial account issuer facilitating transactions between accounts is disclosed. The invention provides sellers with an irrevocable method of receiving funds from a purchaser and for improving purchaser willingness to transact with an unknown party. The invention also includes the options of interest payments, the use of different account issuers, different financial accounts, budget transfers, spend compartmentalization, cost-splitting, adjusting credit limits, loans, gifting, intermediary facilitating the transaction, transaction tracking, rapid funds availability, confidential transfer of funds, immediate initiation of shipment by a seller, releasing funds to a seller only after approval of the goods, services, or other value, demonstrating proof of payment, and recourse against a remote seller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Bishop, Bansi L. Sharma, Tracey R. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20090048952
    Abstract: A financial account issuer facilitating transactions between accounts is disclosed. The invention provides sellers with an irrevocable method of receiving funds from a purchaser and for improving purchaser willingness to transact with an unknown party. The invention also includes the options of interest payments, the use of different account issuers, different financial accounts, budget transfers, spend compartmentalization, cost-splitting, adjusting credit limits, loans, gifting, intermediary facilitating the transaction, transaction tracking, rapid funds availability, confidential transfer of funds, immediate initiation of shipment by a seller, releasing funds to a seller only after approval of the goods, services, or other value, demonstrating proof of payment, and recourse against a remote seller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Bishop, Bansi L. Sharma, Tracey R. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20090048951
    Abstract: A financial account issuer facilitating transactions between accounts is disclosed. The invention provides sellers with an irrevocable method of receiving funds from a purchaser and for improving purchaser willingness to transact with an unknown party. The invention also includes the options of interest payments, the use of different account issuers, different financial accounts, budget transfers, spend compartmentalization, cost-splitting, adjusting credit limits, loans, gifting, intermediary facilitating the transaction, transaction tracking, rapid funds availability, confidential transfer of funds, immediate initiation of shipment by a seller, releasing funds to a seller only after approval of the goods, services, or other value, demonstrating proof of payment, and recourse against a remote seller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Bishop, Bansi L. Sharma, Tracey R. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20090043705
    Abstract: A financial account issuer facilitating transactions between accounts is disclosed. The invention provides sellers with an irrevocable method of receiving funds from a purchaser and for improving purchaser willingness to transact with an unknown party. The invention also includes the options of interest payments, the use of different account issuers, different financial accounts, budget transfers, spend compartmentalization, cost-splitting, adjusting credit limits, loans, gifting, intermediary facilitating the transaction, transaction tracking, rapid funds availability, confidential transfer of funds, immediate initiation of shipment by a seller, releasing funds to a seller only after approval of the goods, services, or other value, demonstrating proof of payment, and recourse against a remote seller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Bishop, Bansi L. Sharma, Tracey R. Thomas