Patents by Inventor Danielle Kunian

Danielle Kunian 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 and method for providing and RFID transaction device
    Patent number: 7429927
    Abstract: A system and method for attaching a Radio Frequency operable transaction device to an article using various attachment apparatus are disclosed. The invention includes attaching a transaction device to an article using apparatuses comprised of bands, clips, clamps, drawstrings, and adhesives. The present invention allows for the securing of an RF transaction device (e.g., a payment fob) to a consumer's person thereby enabling a transaction to be completed without the need for the consumer to manually present the transaction device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: David S Bonalle, Gail A Francolini, Samantha S Ing, Danielle Kunian, Danielle R Nulle
  • Radio frequency fobs and methods of using the same
    Publication number: 20050258245
    Abstract: Transaction tokens (“fobs”) having wireless functionality and methods of using the same are provided. More specifically, fobs are provided having radio frequency functionality such that information, such as payment information, identification information, or other like information, may be wirelessly transmitted from a memory within the fob to a receiver. The fobs provided herein may comprise a microchip or other memory means, and/or antenna disposed on or within an insert and encased within an enclosure in an interior compartment. The fobs may be provided with a quick-release mechanism for easily attaching to and detaching from a securing means, such as a keychain or the like. Moreover, the interior compartments of the fobs may be easily accessible for replacing the insert contained therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Peter Bates, David Bonalle, Gail Francolini, Samantha Ing, Danielle Kunian, Leigh Malnati, Danielle Nulle, Lisa Skilling-Belmond, Lisa Webb, Kevin Young
  • A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN RFID TRANSACTION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20050248459
    Abstract: A system and method for attaching a Radio Frequency operable transaction device to an article using various attachment apparatus are disclosed. The invention includes attaching a transaction device to an article using apparatuses comprised of bands, clips, clamps, drawstrings, and adhesives. The present invention allows for the securing of an RF transaction device (e.g., a payment fob) to a consumer's person thereby enabling a transaction to be completed without the need for the consumer to manually present the transaction device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Applicant: AMERICAN EXPRESS MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT CORP.
    Inventors: David Bonalle, Gail Francolini, Samantha Ing, Danielle Kunian, Danielle Nulle