Patents by Inventor Gail Francolini
Gail Francolini 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).
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Patent number: 8157181Abstract: The invention relates to transaction tokens (“fobs”) having wireless functionality and methods of using the same. More specifically, fobs 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 are disclosed. The fobs of this invention may comprise a microchip or other memory component, and/or antenna disposed on or within an insert and encased within an enclosure in an interior compartment. The fobs may have a quick-release mechanism for easily attaching to and detaching from a securing device, such as a keychain or the like. Moreover, the interior compartments of the fobs may be easily accessible for replacing the enclosed insert.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2010Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Peter Kirwan Bates, David S. Bonalle, Gail A. Francolini, Samantha S. Ing, Danielle L. Kunian, Leigh R. Malnati, Danielle R. Nulle, Lisa E. Skilling-Belmond, Lisa A. Webb, Kevin Young
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Publication number: 20100308117Abstract: The invention relates to transaction tokens (“fobs”) having wireless functionality and methods of using the same. More specifically, fobs 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 are disclosed. The fobs of this invention may comprise a microchip or other memory component, and/or antenna disposed on or within an insert and encased within an enclosure in an interior compartment. The fobs may have a quick-release mechanism for easily attaching to and detaching from a securing device, such as a keychain or the like. Moreover, the interior compartments of the fobs may be easily accessible for replacing the enclosed insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2010Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Peter Kirwan Bates, David S. Bonalle, Gail A. Francolini, Samantha S. Ing, Danielle L. Kunian, Leigh R. Malnati, Danielle R. Nulle, Lisa E. Skilling-Belmond, Lisa A. Webb, Kevin Young
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Patent number: 7798415Abstract: The invention relates to transaction tokens (“fobs”) having wireless functionality and methods of using the same. More specifically, fobs 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 are disclosed. The fobs of this invention may comprise a microchip or other memory component, and/or antenna disposed on or within an insert and encased within an enclosure in an interior compartment. The fobs may have a quick-release mechanism for easily attaching to and detaching from a securing device, such as a keychain or the like. Moreover, the interior compartments of the fobs may be easily accessible for replacing the enclosed insert.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2005Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: American Express Travel Realted Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Peter Kirwan Bates, David S. Bonalle, Gail A. Francolini, Samantha S. Ing, Danielle L. Kunian, Leigh R. Malnati, Danielle R. Nulle, Lisa E. Skilling-Belmond, Lisa A. Webb, Kevin Young
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Patent number: 7604176Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 7, 2005Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Peter Kirwan Bates, David S. Bonalle, Gail A. Francolini, Samantha S. Ing, Danielle L. Kunian, Leigh R. Malnati, Danielle R. Nulle, Lisa E. Skilling-Belmond, Lisa A. Webb, Kevin Young
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Patent number: 7429927Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 22, 2005Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: David S Bonalle, Gail A Francolini, Samantha S Ing, Danielle Kunian, Danielle R Nulle
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Patent number: D525298Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2004Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Lee A. Allard, David S. Bonalle, Gail A. Francolini, Ellen Lasch, Leigh Malnati, Sue Mueller, Zarita Norcross, Danielle R. Nulle, Steven Rank, Lisa Skilling-Belmond, Lisa Webb
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Patent number: D525653Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2004Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Lee A. Allard, David S. Bonalle, Gail A. Francolini, Ellen Lasch, Leigh Malnati, Sue Mueller, Zarita Norcross, Danielle R. Nulle, Steven Rank, Lisa Skilling-Belmond, Lisa Webb
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Patent number: D525654Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2004Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Lee A. Allard, David S. Bonalle, Gail A. Francolini, Ellen Lasch, Leigh Malnati, Sue Mueller, Zarita Norcross, Danielle R. Nulle, Steven Rank, Lisa Skilling-Belmond, Lisa Webb
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Patent number: D526013Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2004Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Lee A. Allard, David S. Bonalle, Gail A. Francolini, Ellen Lasch, Leigh Malnati, Sue Mueller, Zarita Norcross, Danielle R. Nulle, Steven Rank, Lisa Skilling-Belmond, Lisa Webb
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Patent number: D526014Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2004Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Lee A. Allard, David S. Bonalle, Gail A. Francolini, Ellen Lasch, Leigh Malnati, Sue Mueller, Zarita Norcross, Danielle R. Nulle, Steven Rank, Lisa Skilling-Belmond, Lisa Webb
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Patent number: D526015Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2004Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Lee A. Allard, David S. Bonalle, Gail A. Francolini, Ellen Lasch, Leigh Malnati, Sue Mueller, Zarita Norcross, Danielle R. Nulle, Steven Rank, Lisa Skilling-Belmond, Lisa Webb
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Patent number: D526016Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2004Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Lee A. Allard, David S. Bonalle, Gail A. Francolini, Ellen Lasch, Leigh Malnati, Sue Mueller, Zarita Norcross, Danielle R. Nulle, Steven Rank, Lisa Skilling-Belmond, Lisa Webb
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Patent number: D527421Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2004Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Lee A. Allard, David S. Bonalle, Gail A. Francolini, Ellen Lasch, Leigh Malnati, Sue Mueller, Zarita Norcross, Danielle R. Nulle, Steven Rank, Lisa Skilling-Belmond, Lisa Webb
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Patent number: D529955Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2004Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Lee A. Allard, David S. Bonalle, Gail A. Francolini, Ellen Lasch, Leigh Malnati, Sue Mueller, Zarita Norcross, Danielle R. Nulle, Steven Rank, Lisa Skilling-Belmond, Lisa Webb
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Patent number: D543018Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2006Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Peter Kirwan Bates, David S. Bonalle, Gail A. Francolini, Samantha S. Ing, Danielle L. Kunian, Leigh R. Malnati, Danielle R. Nulle, Steven A. Rank, Lisa E. Skilling-Belmond, Lisa A. Webb, Kevin Young
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Patent number: D543351Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2005Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Peter Kirwan Bates, David S. Bonalle, Gail A. Francolini, Samantha S. Ing, Danielle L. Kunian, Leigh R. Malnati, Danielle R. Nulle, Steven A. Rank, Lisa E. Skilling-Belmond, Lisa A. Webb, Kevin Young
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Patent number: D554361Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2007Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Peter Kirwan Bates, David S. Bonalle, Gail A. Francolini, Samantha S. Ing, Danielle L. Kunian, Leigh R. Malnati, Danielle R. Nulle, Steven A. Rank, Lisa E. Skilling-Belmond, Lisa A. Webb, Kevin Young
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Patent number: D554362Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2007Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Peter Kirwan Bates, David S. Bonalle, Gail A. Francolini, Samantha S. Ing, Danielle L. Kunian, Leigh R. Malnati, Danielle R. Nulle, Steven A. Rank, Lisa E. Skilling-Belmond, Lisa A. Webb, Kevin Young
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Patent number: D554363Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2007Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Peter Kirwan Bates, David S. Bonalle, Gail A. Francolini, Samantha S. Ing, Danielle L. Kunian, Leigh R. Malnati, Danielle R. Nulle, Steven A. Rank, Lisa E. Skilling-Belmond, Lisa A. Webb, Kevin Young
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Patent number: D559530Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2007Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Peter Kirwan Bates, David S. Bonalle, Gail A. Francolini, Samantha S. Ing, Danielle L. Kunian, Leigh R. Malnati, Danielle R. Nulle, Steven A. Rank, Lisa E. Skilling-Belmond, Lisa A. Webb, Kevin Young