Patents by Inventor Michael J. Hafer

Michael J. Hafer 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).

  • Publication number: 20070208618
    Abstract: A method for providing a coupon code to a recipient via a network includes storing a coupon code on a tangible storage medium of a host computer, receiving a request for the coupon code from the recipient, and providing the recipient with the coupon code via the network in response to the request. The coupon code is transmitted along the network between the host computer and the recipient as an analog or digital audio signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Applicants: First Data Corporation, The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Scott R. Paintin, Rieley K. Scott, Michael J. Hafer, Paul Jost
  • Publication number: 20040205023
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide money transfer convenience cards and methods and systems for using them. Such embodiments can be used in a relationship between a customer, and transaction provider and a service provider. The transaction provider can provide money transfer services for the customer, and the customer can have an account associated with a convenience card. Embodiments of the invention can be used with a variety of service providers. Merely by way of example, in accordance with some embodiments, the service provider can be a merchant or the product can be a tangible good. In accordance with other embodiments, the service provider may be a plurality of service providers, each providing similar and/or different services. In accordance with other embodiments, the service provider can be a telecommunication service provider and/or the product can be a telecommunication service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Applicant: First Data Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Hafer, Michael J. Michelsen