Patents by Inventor David Pessel

David Pessel 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).

  • Methods for augmenting subscription services with pay-per-use services
    Publication number: 20060031899
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for augmenting subscription services with pay-per-use services. One embodiment of the invention is a method comprising the following steps: providing content on a subscription basis; and providing content on a pay-per-use basis comprising: accepting a token having a unique indicia and a monetary value; providing subscription content; and, reducing the monetary value of the token based upon the value of the provided subscription content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Applicant: Prepaid Content, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Rabin, David Pessel, Peter Kusner, Erwin Bruder, Benjamin Greenberg
  • Telephone loud-speaker system
    Patent number: 4104485
    Abstract: A telephone loud-speaker system for use with telephones having a handset includes a chassis with a cradle for receiving the handset. The cradle is movable between a first position whereat the telephone's switch buttons are depressed, and a second position allowing the switch buttons to raise and actuate the telephone's electrical circuitry. Microphone, speaker and amplification devices permit use of the system without removing the handset from the cradle, without modification to telephone, and without requiring additional counter space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1978
    Inventors: David Pessel, Neil C. Wilhelm