Patents by Inventor Roger C. Hochschild

Roger C. Hochschild 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).

  • Credit card with reduced points of contact
    Patent number: 7549244
    Abstract: A non-rectangular or asymmetrically shaped credit card or phone card with an associated case or holder. The card has a configuration that complements the configuration of the case so that the card is easily removed from the holder for access, yet is maintained inside the case in a covered position and is protected from abuse. The case is designed to be light-weight and easily carried and to serve as a device to carry the card in a safe and convenient manner outside of a wallet or purse. Alternatively, the card may be in an I-shape or square shape configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Discover Financial Services LLC
    Inventors: David W. Nelms, Betty M. Schick, Kimberly S. Wilson, Roger C. Hochschild
  • Non-rectangular shaped credit card with case
    Patent number: 7290364
    Abstract: A non-rectangular or asymmetrically shaped credit card or phone card with an associated case or holder. The card has a configuration that complements the configuration of the case so that the card is easily removed from the holder for access, yet is maintained inside the case in a covered position and is protected from abuse. The case is designed to be light-weight and easily carried and to serve as a device to carry the card in a safe and convenient manner outside of a wallet or purse. Alternatively, the card may be in an I-shape or square shape configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Discover Financial Services LLC
    Inventors: David W. Nelms, Betty M. Schick, Kimberly S. Wilson, Roger C. Hochschild
  • Non-rectangular shaped credit card with case
    Publication number: 20040169088
    Abstract: A non-rectangular or asymmetrically shaped credit card or phone card with an associated case or holder. The card has a configuration that complements the configuration of the case so that the card is easily removed from the holder for access, yet is maintained inside the case in a covered position and is protected from abuse. The case is designed to be light-weight and easily carried and to serve as a device to carry the card in a safe and convenient manner outside of a wallet or purse. Alternatively, the card may be in an I-shape or square shape configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Applicant: DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES
    Inventors: David W. Nelms, Betty M. Schick, Kimberly S. Wilson, Roger C. Hochschild
  • Credit card
    Patent number: D457556
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Discover Financial Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger C. Hochschild