Patents by Inventor Bryan L. Mackrell

Bryan L. Mackrell 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: 8401938
    Abstract: Computer-implemented methods for requesting a transfer of funds between a first party a second party: the methods may comprise receiving from the first party an instruction to initiate a transfer request and an electronic copy of a bill associated with the transfer request. The methods may also comprise receiving from the first party a text message associated with the transfer request and an indication of at least a second party who is a recipient of the transfer request. In addition, the methods may comprise posting the transfer request to an account of the second party. The transfer request may comprise the electronic copy of the bill associated with the transfer request, and the text message associated with the transfer request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Aaron Chapman, Hyun Jin Ko, Rodney Hal Monson, Mark Alexander Jones, Bryan L. Mackrell, Michael Ley
  • Patent number: 8229806
    Abstract: Computer implemented methods of tracking customer spending and income are provided. The methods may comprise aggregating spending transactions by estimating income to a customer during a first time period. The methods may also comprise displaying a user interface to the customer. The user interface may comprise a first bar indicating customer income and a second bar indicating customer spending.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Aaron Chapman, Hyun Jin Ko, Rodney Hal Monson, Mark Alexander Jones, Bryan L. Mackrell, Michael S. Ley, Thomas S. Kunz
  • Patent number: 7725391
    Abstract: A computer-assisted method for an automatic savings plan. The method includes calculating a savings amount from an indication of a time of transaction for each of a plurality of transactions. The method also includes transferring the savings amount from a first account to at least one receiving account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Ley, Bryan L. Mackrell