Patents by Inventor Charles E. Schwarz, Jr.

Charles E. Schwarz, Jr. 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: 8800857
    Abstract: A system and method for tracking and crediting points and rewards in connection with a loyalty program account via aggregating usage of electronic tags is disclosed. Loyalty program members may be offered different rewards based on their participation in the loyalty program. The tags are embedded in objects which may provide visual distinctions between members at different participation levels. In addition to loyalty program rewards, loyalty program members who reach certain threshold participation levels may also be provided with “soft rewards” such as free valet parking, free car washes, free shopping assistance, private check-out, free package delivery and access to a private lounge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Sheila S. Butler, Charles E. Schwarz, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8033451
    Abstract: A system and method for funding a collective account via aggregating usage of electronic tags is disclosed. The system and method promotes the use of electronic tags, and the funding of collective accounts that may be associated with charitable or other philanthropic causes. Further benefits may be realized by replenishing the prefunded account that serves as the source of funds for the electronic tag to an affinity account that also benefits the charitable or other philanthropic cause.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association
    Inventor: Charles E. Schwarz, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8020754
    Abstract: A system and method for funding a collective account via aggregating usage of electronic tags is disclosed. The system and method promotes the use of electronic tags, and the funding of collective accounts that may be associated with charitable or other philanthropic causes. Further benefits may be realized by replenishing the prefunded account that serves as the source of funds for the electronic tag to an affinity account that also benefits the charitable or other philanthropic cause.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
    Inventor: Charles E. Schwarz, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20090043651
    Abstract: A system and method for funding a collective account via aggregating usage of electronic tags is disclosed. The system and method promotes the use of electronic tags, and the funding of collective accounts that may be associated with charitable or other philanthropic causes. Further benefits may be realized by replenishing the prefunded account that serves as the source of funds for the electronic tag to an affinity account that also benefits the charitable or other philanthropic cause.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicants: First USA Bank, N.A., Bank One Delaware, N.A., Chase Manhattan Bank USA, N.A., Chase Bank USA, N.A., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
    Inventor: Charles E. Schwarz, JR.
  • Patent number: 7349866
    Abstract: A system and method for funding a collective account via aggregating usage of electronic tags is disclosed. The system and method promotes the use of electronic tags, and, the funding of collective accounts that may be associated with charitable or other philanthropic causes. Further benefits may be realized by replenishing the prefunded account that serves as the source of funds for the electronic tag to an affinity account that also benefits the charitable or other philanthropic cause.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
    Inventor: Charles E. Schwarz, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7311244
    Abstract: A system and method for funding a collective account via aggregating usage of electronic tags is disclosed. The system and method promotes the use of electronic tags, and the funding of collective accounts that may be associated with charitable or other philanthropic causes. Further benefits may be realized by replenishing the prefunded account that serves as the source of funds for the electronic tag to an affinity account that also benefits the charitable or other philanthropic cause.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
    Inventor: Charles E. Schwarz, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7306141
    Abstract: A system and method for funding a collective account via aggregating usage of electronic tags is disclosed. The system and method promotes the use of electronic tags, and the funding of collective accounts that may be associated with charitable or other philanthropic causes. Further benefits may be realized by replenishing the prefunded account that serves as the source of funds for the electronic tag to an affinity account that also benefits the charitable or other philanthropic cause.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
    Inventor: Charles E. Schwarz, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7051925
    Abstract: A system and method for funding a collective account via aggregating usage of electronic tags is disclosed. The system and method promotes the use of electronic tags, and the funding of collective accounts that may be associated with charitable or other philanthropic causes. Further benefits may be realized by replenishing the prefunded account that serves as the source of funds for the electronic tag to an affinity account that also benefits the charitable or other philanthropic cause.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: BankOne Delaware, N.A.
    Inventor: Charles E. Schwarz, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6945453
    Abstract: A system and method for funding a collective account via aggregating usage of electronic tags is disclosed. The system and method promotes the use of electronic tags, and the funding of collective accounts that may be associated with charitable or other philanthropic causes. Further benefits may be realized by replenishing the prefunded account that serves as the source of funds for the electronic tag to an affinity account that also benefits the charitable or other philanthropic cause.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Bank One Delaware N.A.
    Inventor: Charles E. Schwarz, Jr.