Patents by Inventor Matthew L. Withey

Matthew L. Withey 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).

  • Devices and methods for protecting a packaged radio frequency identification device from electronic reading
    Patent number: 8537016
    Abstract: Devices and methods for protecting a radio frequency identification (RFID) device from electronic reading prior to the sale of the RFID device where a package includes an upper layer comprising a radio frequency shielding material covering at least the upper and side portions of an RFID device. The package also includes a lower layer covering the lower portion of the RFID device, where the lower layer is connected to the upper layer. The package also includes a tamper indicator that provides a physical indication of when the package has been at least partially opened or damaged. The package may be composed of plastic sheeting incorporated with radio frequency shielding material, such as a ferrous material, and in some embodiments may include a plastic film envelope incorporated with radio frequency shielding material encasing the RFID device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: First Data Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel P. Skowronek, Matthew L. Withey
  • Devices and Methods for Protecting a Packaged Radio Frequency Identification Device from Electronic Reading
    Publication number: 20100102966
    Abstract: Devices and methods for protecting a radio frequency identification (RFID) device from electronic reading prior to the sale of the RFID device where a package includes an upper layer comprising a radio frequency shielding material covering at least the upper and side portions of an RFID device. The package also includes a lower layer covering the lower portion of the RFID device, where the lower layer is connected to the upper layer. The package also includes a tamper indicator that provides a physical indication of when the package has been at least partially opened or damaged. The package may be composed of plastic sheeting incorporated with radio frequency shielding material, such as a ferrous material, and in some embodiments may include a plastic film envelope incorporated with radio frequency shielding material encasing the RFID device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: FIRST DATA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Daniel P. Skowronek, Matthew L. Withey