Patents by Inventor Christine Lorentz

Christine Lorentz 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).

  • Integrated procurement knowledge tools
    Publication number: 20050203821
    Abstract: A method of, system for, and computer-readable medium containing instructions for managing procurement of a good or service for an enterprise are described. A centralized, network-accessible repository for supplier and contract information of the enterprise is provided, as well as a mechanism for identifying suppliers in the supplier and contract information repository, storage of financial information related to enterprise procurement, and a repository for supplier performance evaluation of suppliers in the supplier and contract information repository. A single interface for accessing the supplier and contract information repository, supplier identification mechanism, enterprise procurement-related financial information, and supplier performance evaluations is provided to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventors: Paula Petersen, Peter Williams, Sarah Griffin, Steve Butler, Christine Lorentz, Jay Perrizo, Sandy Allen