Patents by Inventor George Blossom
George Blossom 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).
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Patent number: 8602301Abstract: A selectable, multi-purpose card comprising a plurality of features stored in memory means operatively mounted on the card and selection means for allowing a user to select a feature in a few simple steps, preferably in a single step. In one embodiment the card includes a plurality of magnetic strips positioned on the card in a manner to allow swiping each magnetic strip separately using conventional reading devices. Each magnetic strip activates a different feature of the card. In another embodiment the card includes a programmable magnetic strip, a plurality of features stored in memory means mounted on the card, a plurality of buttons or contacts, and means for programming the magnetic strip with a different card feature. The card may also include a thin, flexible display.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.Inventor: George Blossom
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Patent number: 8528813Abstract: A selectable, multi-purpose card comprising a plurality of features stored in memory means operatively mounted on the card and selection means for allowing a user to select a feature in a few simple steps, preferably in a single step. In one embodiment the card includes a plurality of magnetic strips positioned on the card in a manner to allow swiping each magnetic strip separately using conventional reading devices. Each magnetic strip activates a different feature of the card. In another embodiment the card includes a programmable magnetic strip, a plurality of features stored in memory means mounted on the card, a plurality of buttons or contacts, and means for programming the magnetic strip with a different card feature. The card may also include a thin, flexible display.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2011Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.Inventor: George Blossom
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Patent number: 7954708Abstract: A selectable, multi-purpose card comprising a plurality of features stored in memory means operatively mounted on the card and selection means for allowing a user to select a feature in a few simple steps, preferably in a single step. In one embodiment the card includes a plurality of magnetic strips positioned on the card in a manner to allow swiping each magnetic strip separately using conventional reading devices. Each magnetic strip activates a different feature of the card. In another embodiment the card includes a programmable magnetic strip, a plurality of features stored in memory means mounted on the card, a plurality of buttons or contacts, and means for programming the magnetic strip with a different card feature. The card may also include a thin, flexible display.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2009Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.Inventor: George Blossom
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Publication number: 20090261161Abstract: A selectable, multi-purpose card comprising a plurality of features stored in memory means operatively mounted on the card and selection means for allowing a user to select a feature in a few simple steps, preferably in a single step. In one embodiment the card includes a plurality of magnetic strips positioned on the card in a manner to allow swiping each magnetic strip separately using conventional reading devices. Each magnetic strip activates a different feature of the card. In another embodiment the card includes a programmable magnetic strip, a plurality of features stored in memory means mounted on the card, a plurality of buttons or contacts, and means for programming the magnetic strip with a different card feature. The card may also include a thin, flexible display.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2009Publication date: October 22, 2009Applicant: First USA Bank, N.A.Inventor: George BLOSSOM
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Patent number: 7591416Abstract: A selectable, multi-purpose card comprising a plurality of features stored in memory means operatively mounted on the card and selection means for allowing a user to select a feature in a few simple steps, preferably in a single step. In one embodiment the card includes a plurality of magnetic strips positioned on the card in a manner to allow swiping each magnetic strip separately using conventional reading devices. Each magnetic strip activates a different feature of the card. In another embodiment the card includes a programmable magnetic strip, a plurality of features stored in memory means mounted on the card, a plurality of buttons or contacts, and means for programming the magnetic strip with a different card feature. The card may also include a thin, flexible display.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2006Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.Inventor: George Blossom
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Patent number: 7526449Abstract: A system is provided for facilitating computerized transactions. The system comprises an optically encoded personal information carrier. The carrier comprising a card readable in a CD-ROM drive. The card comprises optically encoded personal information related to a user, the personal information including an account number for one of a credit card and a debit card. A processing device comprises a CD-ROM drive for reading the optically encoded card, and a processor which may including browsing tools for allowing a user to view and select actions to be taken or items for purchase and transaction tools for allowing a user complete a selected transaction. Alternatively, the personal information carrier may include an optically encoded version of the browsing tools and the transaction tools.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2001Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.Inventor: George Blossom
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Patent number: 7357331Abstract: A selectable, multi-purpose card comprising a plurality of features stored in memory means operatively mounted on the card and selection means for allowing a user to select a feature in a few simple steps, preferably in a single step. In one embodiment the card includes a plurality of magnetic strips positioned on the card in a manner to allow swiping each magnetic strip separately using conventional reading devices. Each magnetic strip activates a different feature of the card. In another embodiment the card includes a programmable magnetic strip, a plurality of features stored in memory means mounted on the card, a plurality of buttons or contacts, and means for programming the magnetic strip with a different card feature. The card may also include a thin, flexible display.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2006Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.Inventor: George Blossom
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Publication number: 20070063025Abstract: A selectable, multi-purpose card comprising a plurality of features stored in memory means operatively mounted on the card and selection means for allowing a user to select a feature in a few simple steps, preferably in a single step. In one embodiment the card includes a plurality of magnetic strips positioned on the card in a manner to allow swiping each magnetic strip separately using conventional reading devices. Each magnetic strip activates a different feature of the card. In another embodiment the card includes a programmable magnetic strip, a plurality of features stored in memory means mounted on the card, a plurality of buttons or contacts, and means for programming the magnetic strip with a different card feature. The card may also include a thin, flexible display.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2006Publication date: March 22, 2007Applicant: First USA Bank, N.A.Inventor: George Blossom
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Patent number: 7191952Abstract: A selectable, multi-purpose card is provided. The card comprises a plurality of features stored in a memory storage device operatively mounted on the card. The plurality of card features allows the card to function as multiple cards, and a selection device mounted on the card enables a user to select any of the plurality of card features in a single step. In one embodiment the plurality of card features comprises a transaction card feature and a security card feature. The card may also include a flexible display configured to display a security code. In some embodiments, the display may also be configured to display a remaining amount of account value.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2004Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.Inventor: George Blossom
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Patent number: 7163153Abstract: A selectable, multi-purpose card comprising a plurality of features stored in a memory storage device operatively mounted on the card and a selection device for allowing a user to select a feature in a few simple steps, preferably in a single step. In one embodiment the card includes a plurality of magnetic strips positioned on the card in a manner to allow swiping each magnetic strip separately using conventional reading devices. Each magnetic strip activates a different feature of the card. In another embodiment the card includes a programmable magnetic strip, a plurality of features stored in the memory storage device mounted on the card, a plurality of buttons or contacts, and a device for programming the magnetic strip with a different card feature. The card may also include a thin, flexible display.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2003Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.Inventor: George Blossom
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Publication number: 20060131396Abstract: A selectable, multi-purpose card comprising a plurality of features stored in memory means operatively mounted on the card and selection means for allowing a user to select a feature in a few simple steps, preferably in a single step. In one embodiment the card includes a plurality of magnetic strips positioned on the card in a manner to allow swiping each magnetic strip separately using conventional reading devices. Each magnetic strip activates a different feature of the card. In another embodiment the card includes a programmable magnetic strip, a plurality of features stored in memory means mounted on the card, a plurality of buttons or contacts, and means for programming the magnetic strip with a different card feature. The card may also include a thin, flexible display.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2006Publication date: June 22, 2006Inventor: George Blossom
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Publication number: 20050092830Abstract: A selectable, multi-purpose card comprising a plurality of features stored in memory means operatively mounted on the card and selection means for allowing a user to select a feature in a few simple steps, preferably in a single step. In one embodiment the card includes a plurality of magnetic strips positioned on the card in a manner to allow swiping each magnetic strip separately using conventional reading devices. Each magnetic strip activates a different feature of the card. In another embodiment the card includes a programmable magnetic strip, a plurality of features stored in memory means mounted on the card, a plurality of buttons or contacts, and means for programming the magnetic strip with a different card feature. The card may also include a thin, flexible display.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2004Publication date: May 5, 2005Inventor: George Blossom
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Publication number: 20030209608Abstract: A selectable, multi-purpose card comprising a plurality of features stored in memory means operatively mounted on the card and selection means for allowing a user to select a feature in a few simple steps, preferably in a single step. In one embodiment the card includes a plurality of magnetic strips positioned on the card in a manner to allow swiping each magnetic strip separately using conventional reading devices. Each magnetic strip activates a different feature of the card. In another embodiment the card includes a programmable magnetic strip, a plurality of features stored in memory means mounted on the card, a plurality of buttons or contacts, and means for programming the magnetic strip with a different card feature. The card may also include a thin, flexible display.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2003Publication date: November 13, 2003Inventor: George Blossom
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Patent number: 6631849Abstract: A selectable, multi-purpose card comprising a plurality of features stored in memory means operatively mounted on the card and selection means for allowing a user to select a feature in a few simple steps, preferably in a single step. In one embodiment the card includes a plurality of magnetic strips positioned on the card in a manner to allow swiping each magnetic strip separately using conventional reading devices. Each magnetic strip activates a different feature of the card. In another embodiment the card includes a programmable magnetic strip, a plurality of features stored in memory means mounted on the card, a plurality of buttons or contacts, and means for programming the magnetic strip with a different card feature. The card may also include a thin, flexible display.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2000Date of Patent: October 14, 2003Assignee: Bank One, Delaware, National AssociationInventor: George Blossom
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Publication number: 20030111527Abstract: A selectable, multi-purpose card comprising a plurality of features stored in memory means operatively mounted on the card and selection means for allowing a user to select a feature in a few simple steps, preferably in a single step. In one embodiment the card includes a plurality of magnetic strips positioned on the card in a manner to allow swiping each magnetic strip separately using conventional reading devices. Each magnetic strip activates a different feature of the card. In another embodiment the card includes a programmable magnetic strip, a plurality of features stored in memory means mounted on the card, a plurality of buttons or contacts, and means for programming the magnetic strip with a different card feature. The card may also include a thin, flexible display.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2000Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventor: George Blossom
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Patent number: D530741Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2004Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: Bank One, Delaware, National Assoc.Inventor: George Blossom
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Patent number: D481068Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2000Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Assignee: First USAInventors: George Blossom, James C. Steckart