Patents by Inventor Ernest R. Harker

Ernest R. Harker 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).

  • Price Match Loyalty Program
    Publication number: 20140188589
    Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for providing a price match loyalty program at a retail location. For example, the price match loyalty program can be provided by a fuel station chain as an incentive to its customers by ensuring that the fuel at each station of the chain is at least as inexpensive as at other competitors in the area. The price match loyalty program can be offered for gasoline, diesel, natural gas, biofuels, or any other type of fuel. The price match loyalty program can also be offered for goods other than fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: MAVERIK, INC.
    Inventors: Brad F. Call, Michael V. Call, Lynn A. Call, John D. Hillam, Kerby L. Cate, Ernest R. Harker