Patents by Inventor Margaret T. McFarlin

Margaret T. McFarlin 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).

  • Publication number: 20020023001
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing marketing materials for a retail establishment. A corporate sponsor generates marketing material information for use by franchisees in marketing products and services supplied by the corporate sponsor. The marketing material information is stored on a Web server accessible by the franchisees. The franchisees use the marketing material information to generate proposed marketing material designs. The proposed marketing material designs are submitted electronically to the corporate sponsor for approval. If approved, the marketing material designs are electronically transmitted to a printer where the actual marketing materials are produced and shipped to the franchisee.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventors: James A. McFarlin, Margaret T. McFarlin