Kenneth M Sippola from Bend, OR, age 59

Payment Device With Account Identifier
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US Patent:

20130091044, Apr 11, 2013
Filed:

Oct 9, 2012
Appl. No.:

13/648142
Inventors:

Sonia Reed - Danville CA, US
Kenneth Sippola - San Francisco CA, US
Julian Schmidt - Orinda CA, US
International Classification:

G06Q 20/34
G06K 19/06
G06K 19/077
G06K 19/00
US Classification:

705 35, 235487, 235493, 235492
Abstract:

A payment device having identifying numbers configured in aligned segments in order to facilitate use of the payment device.

Payment Card System And Method
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US Patent:

20120223146, Sep 6, 2012
Filed:

Mar 5, 2012
Appl. No.:

13/412422
Inventors:

Sonia Reed - Danville CA, US
Kenneth M. Sippola - San Francisco CA, US
William Thaw - San Mateo CA, US
Mustafa Top - San Ramon CA, US
William B. Bedwell - , US
Steven Crouch-Baker - Palo Alto CA, US
Francis Louis Tanzella - San Carlos CA, US
Esperanza Alvarez - Menlo Park CA, US
John Stephens Stotts - Santa Clara CA, US
International Classification:

G06K 19/02
B05D 5/12
G06K 19/06
US Classification:

235488, 427123
Abstract:

Embodiments of the invention relate to payment cards and methods for making payment cards. In one embodiment, a card comprises a first layer and a second layer adjacent to the first layer. The second layer comprises a plurality of particles comprising metal, and the plurality of particles comprise at least about 15 volume % of the second layer. In another embodiment, a mixture is prepared comprising polymer and a plurality of particles comprising metal. The plurality of particles comprise at least about 15 volume % of the mixture. The mixture is pressed and an outer layer is applied. The mixture and outer layer are then cut to form the card.

Payment Device With Account Identifier
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US Patent:

20200282760, Sep 10, 2020
Filed:

May 27, 2020
Appl. No.:

16/884547
Inventors:

- San Francisco CA, US
Kenneth Sippola - San Francisco CA, US
Julian Schmidt - Orinda CA, US
International Classification:

B42D 25/45
B42D 25/369
G07F 7/08
B42D 25/00
Abstract:

A system and method for using a payment device having identifying numbers configured in aligned segments in order to facilitate use of the payment device. A mobile device generates a Web page, the Web page having four vertically stacked windows, each for receiving first, second, third, and fourth segments of a payment account number, respectively. The mobile device receives entry of the first, second, third, and fourth segments of the payment account number into the four vertically stacked windows, respectively. The mobile device transmits the payment account number to a Web site, wherein the Web site performs a payment transaction using the payment account number.

Payment Card System And Method
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US Patent:

20180072089, Mar 15, 2018
Filed:

Nov 20, 2017
Appl. No.:

15/818442
Inventors:

Sonia Reed - Danville CA, US
Kenneth M. Sippola - San Francisco CA, US
William Alexander Thaw - San Mateo CA, US
Mustafa Top - San Ramon CA, US
William B. Bedwell - Palo Alto CA, US
Steven Crouch-Baker - Palo Alto CA, US
Francis Louis Tanzella - San Carlos CA, US
Esperanza Alvarez - Menlo Park CA, US
John Stephens Stotts - Santa Clara CA, US
International Classification:

B42D 25/45
G06K 19/06
G06K 19/077
B05D 5/06
G06K 19/02
B42D 25/00
G07F 7/08
B42D 25/373
Abstract:

Embodiments of the invention relate to payment cards and methods for making payment cards. In one embodiment, a card comprises a first layer and a second layer adjacent to the first layer. The second layer comprises a plurality of particles comprising metal, and the plurality of particles comprise at least about 15 volume % of the second layer. In another embodiment, a mixture is prepared comprising polymer and a plurality of particles comprising metal. The plurality of particles comprise at least about 15 volume % of the mixture. The mixture is pressed and an outer layer is applied. The mixture and outer layer are then cut to form the card.

Payment Device With Holographic Security Element
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US Patent:

20150287027, Oct 8, 2015
Filed:

Apr 3, 2015
Appl. No.:

14/678441
Inventors:

- San Francisco CA, US
Dori K. Skelding - Dublin CA, US
Kenneth Sippola - San Francisco CA, US
International Classification:

G06Q 20/38
G06Q 20/34
Abstract:

An object that enables electronic commerce is disclosed where the object has a holographic image on security contacts. The security contacts may be in communication with a security element that provides security features. The contacts may be placed in predetermined locations but may be extended to create a complementary identifiable image.

Payment Card System And Method
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US Patent:

20150248601, Sep 3, 2015
Filed:

May 13, 2015
Appl. No.:

14/711598
Inventors:

Sonia Reed - Danville CA, US
Kenneth M. Sippola - San Francisco CA, US
William Thaw - San Mateo CA, US
Mustafa Top - San Ramon CA, US
William B. Bedwell - Palo Alto CA, US
Steven Crouch-Baker - Palo Alto CA, US
Francis Louis Tanzella - San Carlos CA, US
Esperanza Alvarez - Menlo Park CA, US
John Stephens Stotts - Santa Clara CA, US
International Classification:

G06K 19/02
G06K 19/077
G06K 19/06
Abstract:

Embodiments of the invention relate to payment cards and methods for making payment cards. In one embodiment, a card comprises a first layer and a second layer adjacent to the first layer. The second layer comprises a plurality of particles comprising metal, and the plurality of particles comprise at least about 15 volume % of the second layer. In another embodiment, a mixture is prepared comprising polymer and a plurality of particles comprising metal. The plurality of particles comprise at least about 15 volume % of the mixture. The mixture is pressed and an outer layer is applied. The mixture and outer layer are then cut to form the card.

Selectable Display Of Data On A Payment Device
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US Patent:

20150186663, Jul 2, 2015
Filed:

Dec 31, 2014
Appl. No.:

14/587310
Inventors:

- San Francisco CA, US
Kenneth Sippola - Foster City CA, US
Dori Skelding - Foster City CA, US
International Classification:

G06F 21/62
G06K 19/077
G10L 15/22
G06K 9/00
G10L 17/24
G06K 19/07
G06F 3/041
Abstract:

The described payment device includes a display and an input device such that when the input device is activated, some or all of the sensitive information on a payment device is displayed for a period of time. The input can be a variety of actions, from pressing an input to inputting a code of inputs. As a result, sensitive data is better hidden from undesired viewers of the sensitive data.

Payment Card System And Method
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US Patent:

20140312122, Oct 23, 2014
Filed:

Jul 2, 2014
Appl. No.:

14/322849
Inventors:

Sonia Reed - Danville CA, US
Kenneth M. Sippola - San Francisco CA, US
William Thaw - San Mateo CA, US
Mustafa Top - San Ramon CA, US
William B. Bedwell - Palo Alto CA, US
Steven Crouch-Baker - Palo Alto CA, US
Francis Louis Tanzella - San Carlos CA, US
Esperanza Alvarez - Menlo Park CA, US
John Stephens Stotts - Santa Clara CA, US
International Classification:

G06K 19/02
US Classification:

235488, 29458, 264138
Abstract:

Embodiments of the invention relate to payment cards and methods for making payment cards. In one embodiment, a card comprises a first layer and a second layer adjacent to the first layer. The second layer comprises a plurality of particles comprising metal, and the plurality of particles comprise at least about 15 volume % of the second layer. In another embodiment, a mixture is prepared comprising polymer and a plurality of particles comprising metal. The plurality of particles comprise at least about 15 volume % of the mixture. The mixture is pressed and an outer layer is applied. The mixture and outer layer are then cut to form the card.