Patents by Inventor Chad S. Sanfilippo

Chad S. Sanfilippo 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).

  • System for rapidly dispensing and adding value to fare cards
    Patent number: 7213755
    Abstract: An add value terminal provides an automatic fare collection environment with a compact, easy to use, and easy to install device that re-values and issues transit fare smart cards exclusively utilizing credit and debit functions. The add value terminal alleviates long lines often associated with automatic vending machines that allow bill and coin transactions. The add value terminal also can be configured to sell tickets in out-of-station environments including malls, grocery stores, post offices, and airports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Cubic Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew J. Newsome, Graham H. Hilton, Paula M. Miller, Jesse Shackleford, Chad S. Sanfilippo, Mark Varney, Kevin Bryant, Gavin Ford
  • System for rapidly dispensing and adding value to fare cards
    Publication number: 20040016801
    Abstract: An add value terminal provides an automatic fare collection environment with a compact, easy to use, and easy to install device that re-values and issues transit fare smart cards exclusively utilizing credit and debit functions. The add value terminal alleviates long lines often associated with automatic vending machines that allow bill and coin transactions. The add value terminal also provides a means to sell tickets in out-of-station environments including malls, grocery stores, post offices, and airports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2003
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventors: Matthew J. Newsome, Graham H. Hilton, Paula M. Miller, Jesse Shackleford, Chad S. Sanfilippo
  • System for rapidly dispensing and adding value to fare cards
    Patent number: 6595416
    Abstract: An add value terminal provides an automatic fare collection environment with a compact, easy to use, and easy to install device that re-values and issues transit fare cards exclusively utilizing credit and debit functions. The add value terminal alleviates long lines often associated with automatic vending machines that allow bill and coin transactions. The add value terminal also can sell tickets in out-of-station environments including malls, grocery stores, post offices, and airports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: Cubic Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew J. Newsome, Graham H. Hilton, Paula M. Miller, Jesse Shackleford, Chad S. Sanfilippo, Mark Varney, Kevin Bryant, Gavin Ford