Patents by Inventor John T. Peketz

John T. Peketz 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).

  • Prepaid long distance call system and method
    Patent number: 7133508
    Abstract: A subscriber's line is associated with a prepaid long distance account. When the subscriber attempts a long distance call, it is determined from the dialed digits whether the attempted call is a long distance call. If a long distance call is attempted, the subscriber's prepaid account is checked to determine whether it has any remaining credits. If no credits are remaining, the subscriber is so informed, and the call is disconnected. If the subscriber has credits remaining, the call is connected as long as credits are remaining in the prepaid account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Qwest Communications International Inc.
    Inventors: Ferial Parsa, Brent V. Bell, Gloria E. Davy, John T. Peketz, Martin R. Marks