Patents by Inventor Teri Llach

Teri Llach 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: 10296895
    Abstract: A computer implemented method for adding value to a stored value card in excess of the purchase price for the stored value card is provided. In one embodiment a stored value card transaction processor receives an activation or redemption request for a stored value card from a point of sale terminal. The activation or redemption request comprises at least one of a card identification, a point of sale terminal identification, a merchant identification, and a time of activation which is compared to data stored in a stored value card datastore to determine if the stored value card to be activated is eligible for a value added award. The processor then determines the value added award and modifies the request to include the value added award. The processor then transmits the modified request to the card issuer authorization system and receives a response which is forwarded to the point of sale terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: BLACKHAWK NETWORK, INC.
    Inventors: Teri Llach, J. DuWayne Milner
  • 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
  • Patent number: 10223684
    Abstract: A computer implemented method for adding value to a stored value card in excess of the purchase price for the stored value card is provided. In one embodiment a stored value card transaction processor receives an activation or redemption request for a stored value card from a point of sale terminal. The activation or redemption request comprises at least one of a card identification, a point of sale terminal identification, a merchant identification, and an activation time which is compared to data stored in a stored value card datastore to determine if the stored value card to be activated is eligible for a value added award. The processor then determines the value added award and modifies the request to include the value added award. The processor then transmits the modified request to the card issuer authorization system and receives a response which is forwarded to the point of sale terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: BLACKHAWK NETWORK, INC.
    Inventor: Teri Llach
  • Patent number: 9852414
    Abstract: A computer implemented method for adding value to a stored value card in excess of the purchase price for the stored value card is provided. In one embodiment a stored value card transaction processor receives an activation or redemption request for a stored value card from a point of sale terminal. The activation or redemption request comprises at least one of a card identification, a point of sale terminal identification, a merchant identification, and a time of activation which is compared to data stored in a stored value card datastore to determine if the stored value card to be activated is eligible for a value added award. The processor then determines the value added award and modifies the request to include the value added award. The processor then transmits the modified request to the card issuer authorization system and receives a response which is forwarded to the point of sale terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: BLACKHAWK NETWORK, INC.
    Inventor: Teri Llach
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20140214567
    Abstract: A computer implemented method for adding value to a stored value card in excess of the purchase price for the stored value card is provided. In one embodiment a stored value card transaction processor receives an activation or redemption request for a stored value card from a point of sale terminal. The activation or redemption request comprises at least one of a card identification, a point of sale terminal identification, a merchant identification, and a time of activation which is compared to data stored in a stored value card datastore to determine if the stored value card to be activated is eligible for a value added award. The processor then determines the value added award and modifies the request to include the value added award. The processor then transmits the modified request to the card issuer authorization system and receives a response which is forwarded to the point of sale terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Teri Llach, J. DuWayne Milner
  • 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: 20130066735
    Abstract: A computer implemented method for adding value to a stored value card in excess of the purchase price for the stored value card is provided. In one embodiment a stored value card transaction processor receives an activation or redemption request for a stored value card from a point of sale terminal. The activation or redemption request comprises at least one of a card identification, a point of sale terminal identification, a merchant identification, and an activation time which is compared to data stored in a stored value card datastore to determine if the stored value card to be activated is eligible for a value added award. The processor then determines the value added award and modifies the request to include the value added award. The processor then transmits the modified request to the card issuer authorization system and receives a response which is forwarded to the point of sale terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: BLACKHAWK NETWORK, INC.
    Inventor: 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
  • Publication number: 20130054470
    Abstract: A method includes receiving a request to process, against an electronic wallet, a portion of a transaction, an electronic wallet optionally comprising a sub-wallet, the transaction processed against the wallet and/or sub-wallet. The method further includes identifying one or more electronic value tokens in the e-wallet and/or sub-wallet that, when used together, will cover the portion of the transaction. The method further includes applying the electronic value tokens to the portion of the transaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: BLACKHAWK NETWORK, INC.
    Inventors: Tomas Ariel CAMPOS, Keith MILLER, Teri LLACH, Kellie D. HARPER, Ansar ANSARI
  • Publication number: 20130041768
    Abstract: A computer implemented method for adding value to a stored value card in excess of the purchase price for the stored value card is provided. In one embodiment a stored value card transaction processor receives an activation or redemption request for a stored value card from a point of sale terminal. The activation or redemption request comprises at least one of a card identification, a point of sale terminal identification, a merchant identification, and a time of activation which is compared to data stored in a stored value card datastore to determine if the stored value card to be activated is eligible for a value added award. The processor then determines the value added award and modifies the request to include the value added award. The processor then transmits the modified request to the card issuer authorization system and receives a response which is forwarded to the point of sale terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: BLACKHAWK NETWORK, INC.
    Inventor: 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
  • 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: 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: 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