Patents by Inventor Craig C. Williams

Craig C. Williams 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).

  • Financial transaction terminal and card reader system adaptable thereto
    Patent number: 4782217
    Abstract: A single unitary terminal configuration includes a card reader for reading data contained on a credit or debit card, a communications system for accessing a central database for authorization purposes, an input/output system for inputting alphanumeric data into the terminal, and for displaying audio and visual signals concerning the use of the terminal and the card's status, and a printer for printing data onto a receipt. The terminal preferably includes a fixed head magnetic card reader for reading magnetic stripes of credit or debit cards. The card reader is preferably of an insertion type having a card receiving channel opening at an edge of the terminal housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1988
    Assignee: Norand Corporation
    Inventors: Harry R. Soza, Dennis E. Wilkison, Craig C. Williams, Thomas J. Clark
  • Credit/debit authorization and financial transaction terminal or similar article
    Patent number: D298627
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1988
    Assignee: Norand Corporation
    Inventors: Harry R. Soza, Dennis E. Wilkison, Craig C. Williams, Bruce M. Lang, Thomas J. Clark