Patents by Inventor Talbott Roche

Talbott Roche 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: 10296887
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present application relates to card-free programs provided by a merchant to a customer, whereby the customer has access to functions such as payment options and/or loyalty program benefits without needing to present a physical card at a point of sale. For example, a customer may make a card-free purchase of goods or services from a merchant, whereby the customer need not present a card such as a debit card, credit card, loyalty card, or other physical tender to make a purchase. Further, the customer need not provide biometric data or otherwise use an electronic device or identifier to make a purchase. Alternatively or additionally, the customer may access a loyalty program without needing to provide a physical card or data associated with a card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Safeway Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Kingsborough, Talbott Roche, Teri Llach, Julianna Shaw
  • Publication number: 20160364713
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present application relates to card-free programs provided by a merchant to a customer, whereby the customer has access to functions such as payment options and/or loyalty program benefits without needing to present a physical card at a point of sale. For example, a customer may make a card-free purchase of goods or services from a merchant, whereby the customer need not present a card such as a debit card, credit card, loyalty card, or other physical tender to make a purchase. Further, the customer need not provide biometric data or otherwise use an electronic device or identifier to make a purchase. Alternatively or additionally, the customer may access a loyalty program without needing to provide a physical card or data associated with a card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Donald KINGSBOROUGH, Talbott ROCHE, Teri LLACH, Julianna SHAW
  • Patent number: 8632006
    Abstract: A transaction card package assembly comprising a transaction card connected to a first panel via a releasable interface, wherein the first panel is affixed to a second panel such that upon releasing the interface, the first panel remains affixed to the second panel and the transaction card is released from the package assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Kingsborough, Talbott Roche, Amie Petersen, Teri Llach
  • Publication number: 20130056541
    Abstract: A transaction card package assembly comprising a transaction card connected to a first panel via a releasable interface, wherein the first panel is affixed to a second panel such that upon releasing the interface, the first panel remains affixed to the second panel and the transaction card is released from the package assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Kingsborough, Talbott Roche, Amie Petersen, Teri Llach
  • Patent number: 8251285
    Abstract: A transaction card package assembly comprising a transaction card connected to a first panel via a releasable interface, wherein the first panel is affixed to a second panel such that upon releasing the interface, the first panel remains affixed to the second panel and the transaction card is released from the package assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Kingsborough, Talbott Roche, Amie Petersen, Teri Llach
  • Patent number: 7815107
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present application relates to card-free programs provided by a merchant to a customer, whereby the customer has access to functions such as payment options and/or loyalty program benefits without needing to present a physical card at a point of sale. For example, a customer may make a card-free purchase of goods or services from a merchant, whereby the customer need not present a card such as a debit card, credit card, loyalty card, or other physical tender to make a purchase. Further, the customer need not provide biometric data or otherwise use an electronic device or identifier to make a purchase. Alternatively or additionally, the customer may access a loyalty program without needing to provide a physical card or data associated with a card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Kingsborough, Talbott Roche, Teri Llach, Julianna Shaw
  • Publication number: 20100237153
    Abstract: A transaction card package assembly comprising a transaction card connected to a first panel via a releasable interface, wherein the first panel is affixed to a second panel such that upon releasing the interface, the first panel remains affixed to the second panel and the transaction card is released from the package assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: BLACKHAWK NETWORK, INC.
    Inventors: Donald KINGSBOROUGH, Talbott ROCHE, Amie PETERSEN, Teri LLACH
  • Patent number: 7753262
    Abstract: A transaction card package assembly comprising a transaction card connected to a first panel via a releasable interface, wherein the first panel is affixed to a second panel such that upon releasing the interface, the first panel remains affixed to the second panel and the transaction card is released from the package assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Kingsborough, Talbott Roche, Amie Petersen, Teri Llach
  • Patent number: 7740171
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present application relates to card-free programs provided by a merchant to a customer, whereby the customer has access to functions such as payment options and/or loyalty program benefits without needing to present a physical card at a point of sale. For example, a customer may make a card-free purchase of goods or services from a merchant, whereby the customer need not present a card such as a debit card, credit card, loyalty card, or other physical tender to make a purchase. Further, the customer need not provide biometric data or otherwise use an electronic device or identifier to make a purchase. Alternatively or additionally, the customer may access a loyalty program without needing to provide a physical card or data associated with a card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Kingsborough, Talbott Roche, Teri Llach, Julianna Shaw
  • Patent number: 7607575
    Abstract: A transaction card package assembly comprising a transaction card held by a card holder and having a security code spanning the transaction card and the card holder such that upon removal of the transaction card from the card holder, the security code is broken and a portion of the security code remains on the transaction card and a portion of the security code remains on the card holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Kingsborough, Talbott Roche, Amie Petersen, Teri Llach
  • Patent number: 7607574
    Abstract: A transaction card package assembly comprising a transaction card and a card holder, wherein the package assembly further comprises at least three unique identifiers thereon such that the transaction card may be activated at a point of sale by either a one-step or two-step activation process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Kingsborough, Talbott Roche, Amie Petersen
  • Publication number: 20070252009
    Abstract: A transaction card package assembly comprising a transaction card connected to a first panel via a releasable interface, wherein the first panel is affixed to a second panel such that upon releasing the interface, the first panel remains affixed to the second panel and the transaction card is released from the package assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Applicant: Blackhawk Marketing Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Kingsborough, Talbott Roche, Amie Petersen, Teri Llach
  • Publication number: 20070251994
    Abstract: A transaction card package assembly comprising a transaction card and a card holder, wherein the package assembly further comprises at least three unique identifiers thereon such that the transaction card may be activated at a point of sale by either a one-step or two-step activation process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Applicant: Blackhawk Marketing Services, Inc
    Inventors: Donald Kingsborough, Talbott Roche, Amie Petersen
  • Publication number: 20070251995
    Abstract: A transaction card package assembly comprising a transaction card held by a card holder and having a security code spanning the transaction card and the card holder such that upon removal of the transaction card from the card holder, the security code is broken and a portion of the security code remains on the transaction card and a portion of the security code remains on the card holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Applicant: Blackhawk Marketing Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Kingsborough, Talbott Roche, Amie Petersen, Teri Llach
  • Publication number: 20070022046
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present application relates to card-free programs provided by a merchant to a customer, whereby the customer has access to functions such as payment options and/or loyalty program benefits without needing to present a physical card at a point of sale. For example, a customer may make a card-free purchase of goods or services from a merchant, whereby the customer need not present a card such as a debit card, credit card, loyalty card, or other physical tender to make a purchase. Further, the customer need not provide biometric data or otherwise use an electronic device or identifier to make a purchase. Alternatively or additionally, the customer may access a loyalty program without needing to provide a physical card or data associated with a card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Applicant: Blackhawk Marketing Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Kingsborough, Talbott Roche, Teri Llach, Julianna Shaw
  • Publication number: 20070022047
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present application relates to card-free programs provided by a merchant to a customer, whereby the customer has access to functions such as payment options and/or loyalty program benefits without needing to present a physical card at a point of sale. For example, a customer may make a card-free purchase of goods or services from a merchant, whereby the customer need not present a card such as a debit card, credit card, loyalty card, or other physical tender to make a purchase. Further, the customer need not provide biometric data or otherwise use an electronic device or identifier to make a purchase. Alternatively or additionally, the customer may access a loyalty program without needing to provide a physical card or data associated with a card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Applicant: Blackhawk Marketing Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Kingsborough, Talbott Roche, Teri Llach, Julianna Shaw
  • Publication number: 20070022048
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present application relates to card-free programs provided by a merchant to a customer, whereby the customer has access to functions such as payment options and/or loyalty program benefits without needing to present a physical card at a point of sale. For example, a customer may make a card-free purchase of goods or services from a merchant, whereby the customer need not present a card such as a debit card, credit card, loyalty card, or other physical tender to make a purchase. Further, the customer need not provide biometric data or otherwise use an electronic device or identifier to make a purchase. Alternatively or additionally, the customer may access a loyalty program without needing to provide a physical card or data associated with a card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Applicant: Blackhawk Marketing Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Kingsborough, Talbott Roche, Teri Llach, Julianna Shaw
  • Publication number: 20070022008
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present application relates to card-free programs provided by a merchant to a customer, whereby the customer has access to functions such as payment options and/or loyalty program benefits without needing to present a physical card at a point of sale. For example, a customer may make a card-free purchase of goods or services from a merchant, whereby the customer need not present a card such as a debit card, credit card, loyalty card, or other physical tender to make a purchase. Further, the customer need not provide biometric data or otherwise use an electronic device or identifier to make a purchase. Alternatively or additionally, the customer may access a loyalty program without needing to provide a physical card or data associated with a card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Applicant: Blackhawk Marketing Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Kingsborough, Talbott Roche, Teri Llach, Julianna Shaw