Patents by Inventor Johanna Carlson

Johanna Carlson 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).

  • Donation transaction method and apparatus
    Patent number: 5909794
    Abstract: A donation transaction apparatus and method for facilitating donations to charitable organizations is provided. The apparatus is configured to receive coins or, in some embodiments, cash or funds transfer authorization or credit charges, and preferably dispenses a donation receipt to the user which the user may use to prepare or document income tax returns. Preferably, the user is able to select among a plurality of charitable organizations to receive the donation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1999
    Assignee: Coinstar, Inc.
    Inventors: Jens H. Molbak, Carol Lewis, Johanna Carlson, Michael Doran