Patents by Inventor Nicole L. Stuard

Nicole L. Stuard 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: 20240135404
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for electronically managing coupons. The user no longer has to clip and organize coupons. The need for hand processing of coupons is substantially reduced. Rebates or payments for coupons can be substantially hastened and can be deposited directly into a user's bank, credit card, or payment provider account. Merchants and manufactures no longer have to be concerned with receiving bad (e.g., invalid, expired, or counterfeit) coupons. Thus, the electronic coupon management system benefits the users, merchants, and manufactures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Navendu Misra, Alexis Puchek, Nicole L. Stuard, Jason M. Diaz, John J. Neff, Alicia D. Jones
  • Patent number: 11836754
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for electronically managing coupons. The user no longer has to clip and organize coupons. The need for hand processing of coupons is substantially reduced. Rebates or payments for coupons can be substantially hastened and can be deposited directly into a user's bank, credit card, or payment provider account. Merchants and manufactures no longer have to be concerned with receiving bad (e.g., invalid, expired, or counterfeit) coupons. Thus, the electronic coupon management system benefits the users, merchants, and manufactures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: PAYPAL, INC.
    Inventors: Navendu Misra, Alexis Puchek, Nicole L Stuard, Jason M. Diaz, John J. Neff, Alicia D. Jones
  • Publication number: 20210042776
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for electronically managing coupons. The user no longer has to clip and organize coupons. The need for hand processing of coupons is substantially reduced. Rebates or payments for coupons can be substantially hastened and can be deposited directly into a user's bank, credit card, or payment provider account. Merchants and manufactures no longer have to be concerned with receiving bad (e.g., invalid, expired, or counterfeit) coupons. Thus, the electronic coupon management system benefits the users, merchants, and manufactures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Navendu Misra, Alexis Puchek, Nicole L. Stuard, Jason M. Diaz, John J. Neff, Alicia D. Jones
  • Patent number: 10657550
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for electronically managing coupons. The user no longer has to clip and organize coupons. The need for hand processing of coupons is substantially reduced. Rebates or payments for coupons can be substantially hastened and can be deposited directly into a user's bank, credit card, or payment provider account. Merchants and manufactures no longer have to be concerned with receiving bad (e.g., invalid, expired, or counterfeit) coupons. Thus, the electronic coupon management system benefits the users, merchants, and manufactures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: PAYPAL, INC.
    Inventors: Navendu Misra, Alexis Puchek, Nicole L. Stuard, Jason M. Diaz, John J. Neff, Alicia D. Jones
  • Publication number: 20160267512
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for electronically managing coupons. The user no longer has to clip and organize coupons. The need for hand processing of coupons is substantially reduced. Rebates or payments for coupons can be substantially hastened and can be deposited directly into a user's bank, credit card, or payment provider account. Merchants and manufactures no longer have to be concerned with receiving bad (e.g., invalid, expired, or counterfeit) coupons. Thus, the electronic coupon management system benefits the users, merchants, and manufactures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Navendu Misra, Alexis Puchek, Nicole L. Stuard, Jason M. Diaz, John J. Neff, Alicia D. Jones
  • Publication number: 20130173372
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for electronically managing coupons. The user no longer has to clip and organize coupons. The need for hand processing of coupons is substantially reduced. Rebates or payments for coupons can be substantially hastened and can be deposited directly into a user's bank, credit card, or payment provider account. Merchants and manufactures no longer have to be concerned with receiving bad (e.g., invalid, expired, or counterfeit) coupons. Thus, the electronic coupon management system benefits the users, merchants, and manufactures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventors: Navendu Misra, Alexis Puchek, Nicole L. Stuard, Jason M. Diaz, John J. Neff, Alicia D. Jones