Patents by Inventor Stevan Varga

Stevan Varga 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).

  • Metal-containing transaction card and method of making the same
    Patent number: 8523062
    Abstract: A method of creating a single transaction card is disclosed and comprises embossing the single transaction card within a pocket to form embossed characters on a first surface of the single transaction card, filling the pocket with a fill panel to provide a substantially flush surface on a second surface of the single transaction card, wherein a third surface of the fill panel is in uniform, direct contact with an interior of the pocket. Another method is disclosed for machining a face pocket within a single transaction card and disposing a microchip therein. In various embodiments, a single transaction card is comprised of a continuous metal layer, such as, for example, titanium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Stevan Varga, Lisa Ann Morrill Webb
  • Metal-containing transaction card and method of making the same
    Patent number: 8360312
    Abstract: A method of creating a single transaction card is disclosed and comprises embossing the single transaction card within a pocket to form embossed characters on a first surface of the single transaction card, filling the pocket with a fill panel to provide a substantially flush surface on a second surface of the single transaction card, wherein a third surface of the fill panel is in uniform, direct contact with an interior of the pocket. Another method is disclosed for machining a face pocket within a single transaction card and disposing a microchip therein. In various embodiments, a single transaction card is comprised of a continuous metal layer, such as, for example, titanium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: American Express Travel Releated Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Stevan Varga, Lisa Ann Morrill Webb
  • METAL-CONTAINING TRANSACTION CARD AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20120204419
    Abstract: A method of creating a single transaction card is disclosed and comprises embossing the single transaction card within a pocket to form embossed characters on a first surface of the single transaction card, filling the pocket with a fill panel to provide a substantially flush surface on a second surface of the single transaction card, wherein a third surface of the fill panel is in uniform, direct contact with an interior of the pocket. Another method is disclosed for machining a face pocket within a single transaction card and disposing a microchip therein. In various embodiments, a single transaction card is comprised of a continuous metal layer, such as, for example, titanium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Stevan Varga, Lisa Ann Morrill Webb
  • Metal-containing transaction card and method of making the same
    Patent number: 8186582
    Abstract: A method of creating a single transaction card is disclosed and comprises embossing the single transaction card within a pocket to form embossed characters on a first surface of the single transaction card, filling the pocket with a fill panel to provide a substantially flush surface on a second surface of the single transaction card, wherein a third surface of the fill panel is in uniform, direct contact with an interior of the pocket. Another method is disclosed for machining a face pocket within a single transaction card and disposing a microchip therein. In various embodiments, a single transaction card is comprised of a continuous metal layer, such as, for example, titanium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Stevan Varga, Lisa Ann Morrill Webb
  • METAL-CONTAINING TRANSACTION CARD AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20110315781
    Abstract: A method of creating a single transaction card is disclosed and comprises embossing the single transaction card within a pocket to form embossed characters on a first surface of the single transaction card, filling the pocket with a fill panel to provide a substantially flush surface on a second surface of the single transaction card, wherein a third surface of the fill panel is in uniform, direct contact with an interior of the pocket. Another method is disclosed for machining a face pocket within a single transaction card and disposing a microchip therein. In various embodiments, a single transaction card is comprised of a continuous metal layer, such as, for example, titanium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Stevan Varga, Lisa Ann Morrill Webb
  • Metal-containing transaction card and method of making the same
    Patent number: 8033457
    Abstract: A method of creating a single transaction card is disclosed and comprises embossing the single transaction card within a pocket to form embossed characters on a first surface of the single transaction card, filling the pocket with a fill panel to provide a substantially flush surface on a second surface of the single transaction card, wherein a third surface of the fill panel is in uniform, direct contact with an interior of the pocket. Another method is disclosed for machining a face pocket within a single transaction card and disposing a microchip therein. In various embodiments, a single transaction card is comprised of a continuous metal layer, such as, for example, titanium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Stevan Varga, Lisa Ann Morrill Webb
  • Metal-containing transaction card and method of making same
    Patent number: 7823777
    Abstract: A method of making a transaction card comprising cutting a first sheet of metal to create a card body, cutting a second sheet of metal to create a back panel, applying an adhesive to said back panel and bonding said back panel to said card body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Stevan Varga, Lisa Ann Morrill Webb
  • METAL-CONTAINING TRANSACTION CARD AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20090294543
    Abstract: A method of creating a single transaction card is disclosed and comprises embossing the single transaction card within a pocket to form embossed characters on a first surface of the single transaction card, filling the pocket with a fill panel to provide a substantially flush surface on a second surface of the single transaction card, wherein a third surface of the fill panel is in uniform, direct contact with an interior of the pocket. Another method is disclosed for machining a face pocket within a single transaction card and disposing a microchip therein. In various embodiments, a single transaction card is comprised of a continuous metal layer, such as, for example, titanium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Stevan Varga, Lisa Ann Morrill Webb