Patents by Inventor Kevin R. Carthy

Kevin R. Carthy 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).

  • Public accessible terminal capable of opening an account for allowing access to the internet and E-mail by generating ID code and security code for users
    Patent number: 5953504
    Abstract: A computer network for allowing individual users to access the internet comprises a central unit and a plurality of individual terminals located at separate spaced locations, at least which are accessible to the public. Each public accessible unit includes a touch screen monitor/keyboard, central processing unit, telephone line communication through a modem and a system for payment of funds by the public for use of the system. Payment can be made by a card reader, bill reader or a coin reader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: Suntek Software Corporation
    Inventors: Wayne G. Sokal, Kevin R. Carthy