Patents by Inventor Sue Mueller

Sue Mueller 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).

  • Patent number: 7607583
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing an transparent or translucent transaction card having multiple features, such as a holographic foil, integrated circuit chip, RFID circuitry, silver magnetic stripe with text on the magnetic stripe, opacity gradient, an invisible optically recognizable compound, a translucent signature field such that the RFID circuitry and signature on back of the card is visible from the front of the card and an active thru date on the front of the card. The invisible optically recognizable compound is an infrared ink and/or film, which can be detected by a sensor found in an ATM or card assembly line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J Berardi, Michael Bliman, David S Bonalle, Jennifer Anne Elwood, Becky Vander Eyk, Matthew C Hood, Susan E Isenberg, Leigh Malnati, Alexandra Mayers, Sue Mueller, Zarita Norcross, Peter D Saunders, Kathryn D Scheding, Sejal Ajit Shah, Lisa Skilling-Belmond, John R Williamson
  • Publication number: 20080203172
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing an transparent or translucent transaction card having multiple features, such as a holographic foil, integrated circuit chip, RFID circuitry, silver magnetic stripe with text on the magnetic stripe, opacity gradient, an invisible optically recognizable compound, a translucent signature field such that the RFID circuitry and signature on back of the card is visible from the front of the card and an active thru date on the front of the card. The invisible optically recognizable compound is an infrared ink and/or film, which can be detected by a sensor found in an ATM or card assembly line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Michael J. Berardi, Michael Bliman, David S. Bonalle, Jennifer Anne Elwood, Becky Vander Eyk, Matthew C. Hood, Susan E. Isenberg, Leigh Malnati, Alexandra Mayers, Sue Mueller, Zarita Norcross, Peter D. Saunders, Kathryn D. Scheding, Sejal Ajit Shah, Lisa Skilling-Belmond, John R. Williamson
  • Patent number: 7306158
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing an transparent or translucent transaction card having multiple features, such as a holographic foil, integrated circuit chip, RFID circuitry, silver magnetic stripe with text on the magnetic stripe, opacity gradient, an invisible optically recognizable compound, a translucent signature field such that the RFID circuitry and signature on back of the card is visible from the front of the card and an active thru date on the front of the card. The invisible optically recognizable compound is an infrared ink and/or film, which can be detected by a sensor found in an ATM or card assembly line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Berardi, Michal Bliman, David S. Bonalle, Jennifer Anne Elwood, Becky Vander Eyk, Matthew C. Hood, Susan E. Isenberg, Leigh Malnati, Alexandra Mayers, Sue Mueller, Zarita Norcross, Peter D. Saunders, Kathryn D. Scheding, Sejal Ajit Shah, Lisa Skilling-Belmond, John R. Williamson
  • Patent number: 7070112
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing an transparent or translucent transaction device having multiple features, such as a holographic foil, integrated circuit chip, RFID circuitry, silver magnetic stripe with text on the magnetic stripe, opacity gradient, an invisible optically recognizable compound, a translucent signature field such that the RFID circuitry and signature on back of the device is visible through the device body. The invisible optically recognizable compound is an infrared ink and/or film, which can be detected by a sensor found in an ATM or device manufacturing assembly line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, David S. Bonalle, Becky Vander Eyk, Susan E. Isenberg, Leigh Malnati, Sue Mueller, Zarita Norcross, Lee J. Peart, Peter D. Saunders, Lisa Skilling-Belmond, Lisa Webb, John R. Williamson
  • Publication number: 20050040242
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing an transparent or translucent transaction device having multiple features, such as a holographic foil, integrated circuit chip, RFID circuitry, silver magnetic stripe with text on the magnetic stripe, opacity gradient, an invisible optically recognizable compound, a translucent signature field such that the RFID circuitry and signature on back of the device is visible through the device body. The invisible optically recognizable compound is an infrared ink and/or film, which can be detected by a sensor found in an ATM or device manufacturing assembly line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Applicant: AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Blayn Beenau, David Bonalle, Becky Eyk, Susan Isenberg, Leigh Malnati, Sue Mueller, Zarita Norcross, Lee Peart, Peter Saunders, Lisa Skilling-Belmond, Lida Webb, John Williamson
  • Patent number: D507298
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee Allard, David Bonalle, Gail Francolini, Pam Kornfeld, Leigh Malnati, Sue Mueller, Zarita Norcross, Danielle Nulle, Steve Rank, Lisa Skilling-Belmond, Lisa Webb
  • Patent number: D507598
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee Allard, David Bonalle, Gail Francolini, Pam Kornfeld, Leigh Malnati, Sue Mueller, Zarita Norcross, Danielle Nulle, Steve Rank, Lisa Skilling-Belmond, Lisa Webb
  • Patent number: D508261
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee Allard, David Bonalle, Gail Francolini, Pam Kornfeld, Leigh Malnati, Sue Mueller, Zarita Norcross, Danielle Nulle, Steve Rank, Lisa Skilling-Belmond, Lisa Webb
  • Patent number: D510103
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee Allard, David Bonalle, Gail Francolini, Pam Kornfeld, Leigh Malnati, Sue Mueller, Zarita Norcross, Danielle Nulle, Steve Rank, Lisa Skilling-Belmond, Lisa Webb
  • Patent number: D512095
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee Allard, David Bonalle, Gail Francolini, Pam Kornfeld, Leigh Malnati, Sue Mueller, Zarita Norcross, Danielle Nulle, Steve Rank, Lisa Skilling-Belmond, Lisa Webb
  • Patent number: D523471
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee A. Allard, David S. Bonalle, Gail A. Francolini, Ellen Lasch, Leigh Malnati, Sue Mueller, Zarita Norcross, Danielle R. Nulle, Steven Rank, Lisa Skilling-Belmond, Lisa Webb
  • Patent number: D525298
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee A. Allard, David S. Bonalle, Gail A. Francolini, Ellen Lasch, Leigh Malnati, Sue Mueller, Zarita Norcross, Danielle R. Nulle, Steven Rank, Lisa Skilling-Belmond, Lisa Webb
  • Patent number: D525653
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee A. Allard, David S. Bonalle, Gail A. Francolini, Ellen Lasch, Leigh Malnati, Sue Mueller, Zarita Norcross, Danielle R. Nulle, Steven Rank, Lisa Skilling-Belmond, Lisa Webb
  • Patent number: D525654
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee A. Allard, David S. Bonalle, Gail A. Francolini, Ellen Lasch, Leigh Malnati, Sue Mueller, Zarita Norcross, Danielle R. Nulle, Steven Rank, Lisa Skilling-Belmond, Lisa Webb
  • Patent number: D526013
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee A. Allard, David S. Bonalle, Gail A. Francolini, Ellen Lasch, Leigh Malnati, Sue Mueller, Zarita Norcross, Danielle R. Nulle, Steven Rank, Lisa Skilling-Belmond, Lisa Webb
  • Patent number: D526014
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee A. Allard, David S. Bonalle, Gail A. Francolini, Ellen Lasch, Leigh Malnati, Sue Mueller, Zarita Norcross, Danielle R. Nulle, Steven Rank, Lisa Skilling-Belmond, Lisa Webb
  • Patent number: D526015
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee A. Allard, David S. Bonalle, Gail A. Francolini, Ellen Lasch, Leigh Malnati, Sue Mueller, Zarita Norcross, Danielle R. Nulle, Steven Rank, Lisa Skilling-Belmond, Lisa Webb
  • Patent number: D526016
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee A. Allard, David S. Bonalle, Gail A. Francolini, Ellen Lasch, Leigh Malnati, Sue Mueller, Zarita Norcross, Danielle R. Nulle, Steven Rank, Lisa Skilling-Belmond, Lisa Webb
  • Patent number: D527421
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee A. Allard, David S. Bonalle, Gail A. Francolini, Ellen Lasch, Leigh Malnati, Sue Mueller, Zarita Norcross, Danielle R. Nulle, Steven Rank, Lisa Skilling-Belmond, Lisa Webb
  • Patent number: D529955
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee A. Allard, David S. Bonalle, Gail A. Francolini, Ellen Lasch, Leigh Malnati, Sue Mueller, Zarita Norcross, Danielle R. Nulle, Steven Rank, Lisa Skilling-Belmond, Lisa Webb