Patents by Inventor Jacob J. Winebaum

Jacob J. Winebaum 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: 4941172
    Abstract: An automatic telephone number dialing service for use with mass-distribution media products to enable consumers to automatically dial a preprogrammed number associated with one or more sources of goods and/or services. The device may be constructed as an insert for, or attachment to, various media such as magazines, books, direct mail advertising, newspapers and the like. The device may also be constructed as a customized service card for accessing sources of products or services. The preprogrammed number may be that of a centralized, automated, or personal telemarketing system. The dialing device includes a single chip microprocessor capable of producing DTMF tones corresponding to the preprogrammed telephone. By passing the tones through a miniature speaker or other sound transducer, the preprogrammed number will be automatically dialed. A related telemarketing process using the device is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1990
    Assignee: U.S. News
    Inventors: Jacob J. Winebaum, Alan J. Rider, Lester R. Querry
  • Patent number: 4817135
    Abstract: An automatic telephone number dialing device for use with mass-distribution media products to enable consumers to automatically dial of preprogrammed number associated with one or more sources of goods and/or services. The device may be constructed as an insert for magazines, books, direct mail advertising, or newspapers. The device may also be constructed as a customized service card for accessing sources of products or services. The preprogrammed number may be that of a centralized, automated, or personal telemarketing system. The dialing device includes a single chip microprocessor capable of producing DTMF tones corresponding to the preprogrammed telephone. By passing the tones through a miniature speaker or other sound transducer, the preprogrammed number will be automatically dialed. Related processes of manufacture and use are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1989
    Assignee: U.S. News Limited Partnership
    Inventor: Jacob J. Winebaum