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Milwaukee, WI, United States of America

Efunds Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 20

% Expired Patents = 5.0

Trademarks = 8

Forward Citations = 673

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38 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Whitney Hilton Stewart (8 out of 9 patents)

Robert Lawrence Hill (7 out of 10 patents)

Brian John Gallmeier (4 out of 5 patents)

4. Teresa Marie Crews (4 out of 5 patents)

5. Mark Andrew Nipe (4 out of 5 patents)

6. James Michael Haire (4 out of 5 patents)

7. Michael Richard Bates (4 out of 6 patents)

8. Matthew Lacey Petersen (4 out of 4 patents)

9. Connie Koep (3 out of 3 patents)

10. Rockne Egnatios (3 out of 3 patents)

11. Amy B Byal (3 out of 3 patents)

12. Gerard Marineau (3 out of 3 patents)

13. Robert L Evans, Jr (3 out of 3 patents)

14. Scott R Statland (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Ian A Lumsden (2 out of 2 patents)

20 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 10776865 - Method and apparatus for ATM-based cross-selling of products and services (2020-09-15),

2. 10657588 - Method and system for funding a financial account (2020-05-19),

3. 10643217 - Debit-based identity theft monitoring and prevention (2020-05-05),

4. 10521782 - System for and method of effecting an electronic transaction (2019-12-31),

5. 10318934 - Electronic payment and authentication system with debit and identification data verification and electronic check capabilities (2019-06-11),

6. 9691101 - Method and system for funding a financial account (2017-06-27),

7. 8423456 - Methods and systems for opening and funding a financial account online (2013-04-16),

8. 8401966 - Electronic payment and authentication system with debit and identification data verification and electronic check capabilities (2013-03-19),

9. 8255242 - System and process for dispensing value in response to an authorization over an electric data network (2012-08-28),

10. 8204812 - Method and system for funding a financial account (2012-06-19),

11. 8160957 - Methods and systems for opening and funding a financial account online (2012-04-17),

12. 8060441 - Electronic payment and authentication system with debit and identification data verification and electronic check capabilities (2011-11-15),

13. 7849003 - Methods and systems for opening and funding a financial account online (2010-12-07),

14. 7752132 - Electronic payment and authentication system with debit and identification data verification and electronic check capabilities (2010-07-06),

15. 7707048 - System and processes for dispensing value to cardholder in response to an authorization over an electric data network (2010-04-27),

Company Overview

Efunds Corporation, based in Milwaukee, WI, specializes in providing electronic payment processing solutions and financial services. The company focuses on developing innovative technologies that enhance transaction efficiency and security for businesses and consumers alike. Efunds operates within the financial technology sector, offering services that include payment processing, fraud detection, and risk management. Its commitment to advancing electronic payment systems positions it as a key player in the evolving landscape of digital finance.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

20 Patents

#72 in Milwaukee, WI

#388 in Wisconsin

#16,395 in US

#31,264 in the World

Milwaukee, WI, United States of America

Efunds Corporation

Forward Citations = 673

38 inventors:

Whitney Hilton Stewart (8 out of 9 patents)

Robert Lawrence Hill (7 out of 10 patents)

Brian John Gallmeier (4 out of 5 patents)

4. Teresa Marie Crews (4 out of 5 patents)

5. Mark Andrew Nipe (4 out of 5 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Efunds Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/efunds

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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