Patents by Inventor Charles Craig Bullard

Charles Craig Bullard 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).

  • Patent number: 11908029
    Abstract: A machine and process for managing restrictions of a wireless device associated with an inmate service account. The machine and process include a kiosk operable to exchange data with the wireless device, including limited-use restrictions related to: an inmate associated with the inmate service account, a correctional facility, and/or a parole requirement. The kiosk may also unlock the wireless device when the inmate is released from the correctional facility by removing the limited-use restrictions from the wireless device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: TouchPay Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Charles Craig Bullard, David DuWayne Wise, Stephen Lee Hodge
  • Publication number: 20220005136
    Abstract: A machine and process for managing restrictions of a wireless device associated with an inmate service account. The machine and process include a kiosk operable to exchange data with the wireless device, including limited-use restrictions related to: an inmate associated with the inmate service account, a correctional facility, and/or a parole requirement. The kiosk may also unlock the wireless device when the inmate is released from the correctional facility by removing the limited-use restrictions from the wireless device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Charles Craig BULLARD, David DuWayne WISE, Stephen Lee HODGE
  • Patent number: 11062412
    Abstract: A machine and process for accepting customer payments and placing orders for telecommunications services is disclosed. The machine and process include a kiosk operable to accept account set-up information from an individual, accept payment from the individual, collect identifying data from the individual, and communicate with a system to activate a telecommunication account for the individual. The kiosk may be placed wherever quick telecommunication account set-up and payment verification is necessary, for example: a correctional facility or college campus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: TouchPay Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Charles Craig Bullard, David DuWayne Wise, Stephen Lee Hodge
  • Publication number: 20170061560
    Abstract: A machine and process for accepting customer payments and placing orders for telecommunications services is disclosed. The machine and process include a kiosk operable to accept account set-up information from an individual, accept payment from the individual, collect identifying data from the individual, and communicate with a system to activate a telecommunication account for the individual. The kiosk may be placed wherever quick telecommunication account set-up and payment verification is necessary, for example: a correctional facility or college campus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: TouchPay Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Charles Craig BULLARD, David DuWayne WISE
  • Publication number: 20120189110
    Abstract: A machine and process for accepting customer payments and placing orders for telecommunications services is disclosed. The machine and process include a kiosk operable to accept account set-up information from an individual, accept payment from the individual, collect identifying data from the individual, and communicate with a system to activate a telecommunication account for the individual. The kiosk may be placed wherever quick telecommunication account set-up and payment verification is necessary, for example: a correctional facility or college campus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: TOUCHPAY HOLDINGS, LP
    Inventors: Charles Craig Bullard, David Duwayne Wise