Patents by Inventor Sarah Owen
Sarah Owen 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).
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Patent number: 11694180Abstract: Methods, systems, and machine-readable media are disclosed for registering a mobile device for use in a mobile commerce system. According to one embodiment, a method of registering a mobile device for use in a mobile commerce system can comprise receiving at a service provider system a registration request from a user of the mobile device. A determination can be made with the service provider system whether to allow registration of the mobile device. In response to determining to allow registration of the mobile device, the registration request can be sent from the service provider system to an acquirer system.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2018Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: FIRST DATA CORPORATIONInventors: Steven E. Arthur, Christopher L. Toomer, Sarah Owen, Theodore VanDeburg
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Publication number: 20200226568Abstract: A computer-implemented method of conducting wireless transaction includes receiving, using an antenna of a point of sale device, one or more electromagnetic signals from a mobile device of a customer. The electromagnetic signals are interpreted using a communications module of the point of sale device to determine information related to a financial account of the customer. Using a network interface of the point of sale device, a connection with an acquirer system is initiated. Using the network interface a packet of data including an authorization request is transmitted over the connection to the acquirer system. The packet of data includes the information related to the financial account, a merchant identifier, a date, and a transaction amount. An authorization code is received from the acquirer system using the network interface. An electronic receipt is transmitted to the mobile device using the network interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Steven E. Arthur, Christopher L. Toomer, Sarah Owen, Theodore VanDeburg
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Publication number: 20190188677Abstract: Methods, systems, and machine-readable media are disclosed for registering a mobile device for use in a mobile commerce system. According to one embodiment, a method of registering a mobile device for use in a mobile commerce system can comprise receiving at a service provider system a registration request from a user of the mobile device. A determination can be made with the service provider system whether to allow registration of the mobile device. In response to determining to allow registration of the mobile device, the registration request can be sent from the service provider system to an acquirer system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Steven E. Arthur, Christopher L. Toomer, Sarah Owen, Theodore VanDeburg
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Publication number: 20190188678Abstract: Methods, systems, and machine-readable media are disclosed for registering a mobile device for use in a mobile commerce system. According to one embodiment, a method of registering a mobile device for use in a mobile commerce system can comprise receiving at a service provider system a registration request from a user of the mobile device. A determination can be made with the service provider system whether to allow registration of the mobile device. In response to determining to allow registration of the mobile device, the registration request can be sent from the service provider system to an acquirer system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Steven E. Arthur, Christopher L. Toomer, Sarah Owen, Theodore VanDeburg
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Publication number: 20190188607Abstract: Methods, systems, and machine-readable media are disclosed for utilizing mobile electronic devices in various types of financial transactions. According to one embodiment, a method of providing a plurality of mobile commerce functions can comprise receiving a communication related to a function of a mobile wallet application of a mobile device. One or more of a plurality of acquirer systems for handling of the communication can be identified based on the function of the mobile wallet application to which the communication relates. The communication can be routed to the identified one or more acquirer systems for handling of the communication. In some cases, a reply to the communication can be received from at least one of the identified one or more acquirer systems and the reply can be sent to a recipient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Steven E. Arthur, Christopher L. Toomer, Sarah Owen, Theodore VanDeburg
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Publication number: 20190108541Abstract: Methods and systems are described for issuing and settling electronic coupons. A financial service host may receive authorization and settlement information, wherein the authorization and settlement information comprises an account number of the consumer. The account number may be linked to an account of the consumer enrolled in an electronic coupon program. The methods and system may also include transmitting a notification to the consumer that indicates the electronic coupon has been redeemed. A monetary value associated with the electronic coupon may be debited from an account linked to the merchant, and the account of the consumer may be credited with the monetary value associated with the electronic coupon.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Barry F. Pointer, Dominic Morea, Bengt Horsma, Christopher Wuhrer, Jerome Myers, Michelangelo R. Ho, Sarah Owen
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Patent number: 10242326Abstract: Methods, systems, and machine-readable media are disclosed for utilizing mobile electronic devices in various types of financial transactions. According to one embodiment, a method of providing a plurality of mobile commerce functions can comprise receiving a communication related to a function of a mobile wallet application of a mobile device. One or more of a plurality of acquirer systems for handling of the communication can be identified based on the function of the mobile wallet application to which the communication relates. The communication can be routed to the identified one or more acquirer systems for handling of the communication. In some cases, a reply to the communication can be received from at least one of the identified one or more acquirer systems and the reply can be sent to a recipient.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: First Data CorporationInventors: Steven E. Arthur, Christopher L. Toomer, Sarah Owen, Theodore VanDeburg
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Publication number: 20190087806Abstract: Methods, systems, and machine-readable media are disclosed for registering a mobile device for use in a mobile commerce system. According to one embodiment, a method of registering a mobile device for use in a mobile commerce system can comprise receiving at a service provider system a registration request from a user of the mobile device. A determination can be made with the service provider system whether to allow registration of the mobile device. In response to determining to allow registration of the mobile device, the registration request can be sent from the service provider system to an acquirer system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Steven E. Arthur, Christopher L. Toomer, Sarah Owen, Theodore VanDeburg
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Patent number: 10102538Abstract: Methods and systems are described for issuing and settling electronic coupons. A financial service host may receive authorization and settlement information, wherein the authorization and settlement information comprises an account number of the consumer. The account number may be linked to an account of the consumer enrolled in an electronic coupon program. The methods and system may also include transmitting a notification to the consumer that indicates the electronic coupon has been redeemed. A monetary value associated with the electronic coupon may be debited from an account linked to the merchant, and the account of the consumer may be credited with the monetary value associated with the electronic coupon.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: First Data CorporationInventors: Barry F. Pointer, Dominic Morea, Bengt Horsma, Christopher Wuhrer, Jerome Myers, Michelangelo R. Ho, Sarah Owen
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Patent number: 10102518Abstract: Methods, systems, and machine-readable media are disclosed for registering a mobile device for use in a mobile commerce system. According to one embodiment, a method of registering a mobile device for use in a mobile commerce system can comprise receiving at a service provider system a registration request from a user of the mobile device. A determination can be made with the service provider system whether to allow registration of the mobile device. In response to determining to allow registration of the mobile device, the registration request can be sent from the service provider system to an acquirer system.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2007Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: First Data CorporationInventors: Steven E. Arthur, Christopher L. Toomer, Sarah Owen, Theodore VanDeburg
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Publication number: 20180268392Abstract: Methods, systems, and machine-readable media are disclosed for providing marketing messages to a mobile device. According to one embodiment, a method of providing one or more marketing messages to a mobile device in a mobile commerce system can comprise receiving at a mobile wallet server a set of information from an acquirer system. The set of information can identify one or more marketing offers. One or more marketing messages can be generated by the mobile wallet server based on the set of information identifying the one or more marketing offers. For example, the marketing messages can comprise Short Message Service (SMS) messages, email messages, or other types of messages. Each of the one or more marketing messages can be sent from the mobile wallet server to one or more mobile devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Steven E. Arthur, Christopher L. Toomer, Sarah Owen, Theodore VanDeburg
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Publication number: 20180169365Abstract: An intubating neonatal laryngeal mask airway includes an elongated body having a palate side and a lingual side. A cuff is coupled to an elongated body opposite a distal end of the elongated body. The cuff includes a concavity positioned opposite the palate side of the elongated body and between a guide sleeve and an esophageal plug. At least one ventilation lumen traverses the elongated body from the distal end to the cuff. The at least one ventilation lumen is in fluid communication with at least one ventilation port. A guide channel is longitudinally positioned on the lingual side of the elongated body. The guide channel is operatively aligned to a guide sleeve. An imaging device port is positioned within the concavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Taylor Sawyer, Jonathan Posner, Stefan Foulstone, Sarah Owen, Neusha Farahani, Mark Trupiano
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Patent number: 9839198Abstract: A animal grooming tool employs a substantially rectangular body having a top surface, a lower surface, a first end, a second end and two sides. The body is composed of flexible material with a hardness of between 20 and 60 Shore A for enhanced attraction of hair for removal.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2015Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Inventors: Sarah Owen, Dennis Domingos
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Publication number: 20170281231Abstract: The present disclosure describes a uterine contraction device which may be utilized to treat and/or prevent postpartum hemorrhaging. The uterine contraction device includes a catheter and a pressure seal adjustably coupled to the catheter. A distal section of the catheter is configured for insertion into the uterus, and a proximal end of the catheter is configured for attachment to a vacuum device. Negative pressure generated by the vacuum device is transmitted to the distal section, while the pressure seal forms a seal at the vaginal introitus to maintain the negative pressure within the uterus to assist in contracting the uterus.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: John Thomas Langell, Paul Sanford Holman, Zachary Warren Eyre, Thomas Jon Goates, Sarah Owens Broderick, Jared Reese Pieper
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Publication number: 20160343015Abstract: Methods and systems are described for issuing and settling electronic coupons. A financial service host may receive authorization and settlement information, wherein the authorization and settlement information comprises an account number of the consumer. The account number may be linked to an account of the consumer enrolled in an electronic coupon program. The methods and system may also include transmitting a notification to the consumer that indicates the electronic coupon has been redeemed. A monetary value associated with the electronic coupon may be debited from an account linked to the merchant, and the account of the consumer may be credited with the monetary value associated with the electronic coupon.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Barry F. Pointer, Dominic Morea, Bengt Horsma, Christopher Wuhrer, Jerome Myers, Michelangelo R. Ho, Sarah Owen
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Patent number: 9460447Abstract: Methods and systems are described for issuing and settling electronic coupons. A financial service host may receive authorization and settlement information, wherein the authorization and settlement information comprises an account number of the consumer. The account number may be linked to an account of the consumer enrolled in an electronic coupon program. The methods and system may also include transmitting a notification to the consumer that indicates the electronic coupon has been redeemed. A monetary value associated with the electronic coupon may be debited from an account linked to the merchant, and the account of the consumer may be credited with the monetary value associated with the electronic coupon.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2014Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: First Data CorporationInventors: Barry F. Pointer, Dominic Morea, Bengt Horsma, Christopher Wuhrer, Jerome Myers, Michelangelo R. Ho, Sarah Owen
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Publication number: 20160095293Abstract: A horse grooming tool employs a substantially rectangular body having a top surface, a lower surface, a first end, a second end and two sides. The body is composed of vulcanized polymer rubber.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2014Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventors: Sarah Owen, Dennis Domingos
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Publication number: 20160095295Abstract: A animal grooming tool employs a substantially rectangular body having a top surface, a lower surface, a first end, a second end and two sides. The body is composed of flexible material with a hardness of between 20 and 60 Shore A for enhanced attraction of hair for removal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventors: Sarah Owen, Dennis Domingos
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Publication number: 20140195318Abstract: Methods and systems are described for issuing and settling electronic coupons. A financial service host may receive authorization and settlement information, wherein the authorization and settlement information comprises an account number of the consumer. The account number may be linked to an account of the consumer enrolled in an electronic coupon program. The methods and system may also include transmitting a notification to the consumer that indicates the electronic coupon has been redeemed. A monetary value associated with the electronic coupon may be debited from an account linked to the merchant, and the account of the consumer may be credited with the monetary value associated with the electronic coupon.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Barry F. Pointer, Dominic Morea, Bengt Horsma, Christopher Wuhrer, Jerome Myers, Michelangelo R. Ho, Sarah Owen
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Patent number: D1022568Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: PepsiCo, Inc.Inventors: Michel Alvarez, Xavier Cortadellas, Sean Joseph Huls, William Owen Stock, Matthew K. Lider, Yang Ouyang, David Robert Schlesinger, Joshua Stough, Sarah White