Patents by Inventor Robert Kalin
Robert Kalin 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).
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Patent number: 11748792Abstract: A system and method for selling product is provided. In accordance with one aspect, shoppers using an Internet-based commerce site may request custom designed products rather than mass produced products from willing sellers. Shoppers may provide terms under which the custom good must be manufactured. Various systems and methods may also provide a platform for shoppers and sellers to negotiate terms and/or to incorporate negotiated terms into such requests. According to some embodiments, the system and method for selling product facilitates fabrication, delivery and payment for customized goods. In one embodiment, requests for customized goods may be fulfilled by multiple sellers. One example includes multiple sellers fulfilling a custom request, and another includes multiple sellers each producing a part of a desired quantity for a custom request, among other options. One aspect also includes allowing shoppers to request custom made products from one or more manufacturers.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Etsy, Inc.Inventors: Robert Kalin, Christopher Maguire, Haim Schoppik, Jared Tarbell
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Publication number: 20230044151Abstract: A method of shopping within an electronic commerce environment includes enabling a first user of a plurality of users to add one or more items to a virtual shopping cart of the first user that is maintained by a server computer system, generating, by the server computer system, statistical data related to the one or more items, and providing the statistical data to the first user in a web page that is generated by the server computer system. The statistical data includes a total quantity of at least one of the one or more items that are contained in the virtual shopping carts of all of the plurality of users.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventor: Robert Kalin
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Patent number: 11501325Abstract: A method of shopping within an electronic commerce environment includes enabling a first user of a plurality of users to add one or more items to a virtual shopping cart of the first user that is maintained by a server computer system, generating, by the server computer system, statistical data related to the one or more items, and providing the statistical data to the first user in a web page that is generated by the server computer system. The statistical data includes a total quantity of at least one of the one or more items that are contained in the virtual shopping carts of all of the plurality of users.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2020Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Etsy, Inc.Inventor: Robert Kalin
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Publication number: 20220342937Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving a search query from a user through a user interface of a user computing device, identifying a search term within the search query, the search term including at least a portion of the search query, generating, based at least in part on the search term, one or more alternative search terms that are each different from the search term, and sending, over the communication network, the one or more alternative search terms to the user computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: Robert Kalin, Gregory Fodor, JR.
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Patent number: 11397771Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving a search query from a user through a user interface of a user computing device, identifying a search term within the search query, the search term including at least a portion of the search query, generating, based at least in part on the search term, one or more alternative search terms that are each different from the search term, and sending, over the communication network, the one or more alternative search terms to the user computing device.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2020Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: Etsy, Inc.Inventors: Robert Kalin, Gregory Fodor, Jr.
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Publication number: 20210158412Abstract: A system and method for selling product is provided. In accordance with one aspect, shoppers using an Internet-based commerce site may request custom designed products rather than mass produced products from willing sellers. Shoppers may provide terms under which the custom good must be manufactured. Various systems and methods may also provide a platform for shoppers and sellers to negotiate terms and/or to incorporate negotiated terms into such requests. According to some embodiments, the system and method for selling product facilitates fabrication, delivery and payment for customized goods. In one embodiment, requests for customized goods may be fulfilled by multiple sellers. One example includes multiple sellers fulfilling a custom request, and another includes multiple sellers each producing a part of a desired quantity for a custom request, among other options. One aspect also includes allowing shoppers to request custom made products from one or more manufacturers.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2021Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: Robert Kalin, Christopher Maguire, Haim Schoppik, Jared Tarbell
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Publication number: 20210090112Abstract: A method of shopping within an electronic commerce environment includes enabling a first user of a plurality of users to add one or more items to a virtual shopping cart of the first user that is maintained by a server computer system, generating, by the server computer system, statistical data related to the one or more items, and providing the statistical data to the first user in a web page that is generated by the server computer system. The statistical data includes a total quantity of at least one of the one or more items that are contained in the virtual shopping carts of all of the plurality of users.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventor: Robert Kalin
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Publication number: 20210089586Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving a search query from a user through a user interface of a user computing device, identifying a search term within the search query, the search term including at least a portion of the search query, generating, based at least in part on the search term, one or more alternative search terms that are each different from the search term, and sending, over the communication network, the one or more alternative search terms to the user computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: Robert Kalin, Gregory Fodor
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Patent number: 10915935Abstract: A system and method for selling product is provided. In accordance with one aspect, shoppers using an Internet-based commerce site may request custom designed products rather than mass produced products from willing sellers. Shoppers may provide terms under which the custom good must be manufactured. Various systems and methods may also provide a platform for shoppers and sellers to negotiate terms and/or to incorporate negotiated terms into such requests. According to some embodiments, the system and method for selling product facilitates fabrication, delivery and payment for customized goods. In one embodiment, requests for customized goods may be fulfilled by multiple sellers. One example includes multiple sellers fulfilling a custom request, and another includes multiple sellers each producing a part of a desired quantity for a custom request, among other options. One aspect also includes allowing shoppers to request custom made products from one or more manufacturers.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2018Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: Etsy, Inc.Inventors: Robert Kalin, Christopher Maguire, Haim Schoppik, Jared Tarbell
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Patent number: 10650053Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving a search query from a user through a user interface of a user computing device, identifying a search term within the search query, the search term including at least a portion of the search query, generating, based at least in part on the search term, one or more alternative search terms that are each different from the search term, and sending, over the communication network, the one or more alternative search terms to the user computing device.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2017Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: Etsy, Inc.Inventors: Robert Kalin, Gregory Fodor, Jr.
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Patent number: 10650399Abstract: A method of shopping within an electronic commerce environment includes enabling a first user of a plurality of users to add one or more items to a virtual shopping cart of the first user that is maintained by a server computer system, generating, by the server computer system, statistical data related to the one or more items, and providing the statistical data to the first user in a web page that is generated by the server computer system. The statistical data includes a total quantity of at least one of the one or more items that are contained in the virtual shopping carts of all of the plurality of users.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2011Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: Etsy, Inc.Inventor: Robert Kalin
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Publication number: 20190295145Abstract: A method of searching an electronic commerce website includes searching a plurality of user profiles based upon a user-supplied search query for an item, establishing an interactive online session between the user and the at least one search facilitator, and providing for the at least one search facilitator to present one or more suggested item listings to a user through the electronic commerce website. The searching identifies at least one search facilitator profile among the plurality of user profiles. The search facilitator profile represents a search facilitator who can assist the user in locating the item within the electronic commerce website.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventor: Robert Kalin
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Publication number: 20190026800Abstract: A system and method for selling product is provided. In accordance with one aspect, shoppers using an Internet-based commerce site may request custom designed products rather than mass produced products from willing sellers. Shoppers may provide terms under which the custom good must be manufactured. Various systems and methods may also provide a platform for shoppers and sellers to negotiate terms and/or to incorporate negotiated terms into such requests. According to some embodiments, the system and method for selling product facilitates fabrication, delivery and payment for customized goods. In one embodiment, requests for customized goods may be fulfilled by multiple sellers. One example includes multiple sellers fulfilling a custom request, and another includes multiple sellers each producing a part of a desired quantity for a custom request, among other options. One aspect also includes allowing shoppers to request custom made products from one or more manufacturers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Robert Kalin, Christopher Maguire, Haim Schoppik, Jared Tarbell
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Publication number: 20170193130Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving a search query from a user through a user interface of a user computing device, identifying a search term within the search query, the search term including at least a portion of the search query, generating, based at least in part on the search term, one or more alternative search terms that are each different from the search term, and sending, over the communication network, the one or more alternative search terms to the user computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Robert Kalin, Gregory Fodor, JR.
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Patent number: 9633109Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving a search query from a user through a user interface of a user computing device, identifying a search term within the search query, the search term including at least a portion of the search query, generating, based at least in part on the search term, one or more alternative search terms that are each different from the search term, and sending, over the communication network, the one or more alternative search terms to the user computing device.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2011Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: ETSY, INC.Inventors: Robert Kalin, Gregory Fodor, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140297478Abstract: A method of searching an electronic commerce website includes searching a plurality of user profiles based upon a user-supplied search query for an item, establishing an interactive online session between the user and the at least one search facilitator, and providing for the at least one search facilitator to present one or more suggested item listings to a user through the electronic commerce website. The searching identifies at least one search facilitator profile among the plurality of user profiles. The search facilitator profile represents a search facilitator who can assist the user in locating the item within the electronic commerce website.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventor: Robert Kalin
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Patent number: 8762217Abstract: A method of searching an electronic commerce website includes searching a plurality of user profiles based upon a user-supplied search query for an item, establishing an interactive online session between the user and the at least one search facilitator, and providing for the at least one search facilitator to present one or more suggested item listings to a user through the electronic commerce website. The searching identifies at least one search facilitator profile among the plurality of user profiles. The search facilitator profile represents a search facilitator who can assist the user in locating the item within the electronic commerce website.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2010Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Etsy, Inc.Inventor: Robert Kalin
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Patent number: 8762226Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes prompting a first user to select one or more images representing merchandise items, receiving one or more image selections from the first user through the user interface, and determining a shopping preference of the first user based, at least in part, on the image selections. The shopping preference of the first user includes information about the merchandise items represented by the image selections. The method further includes identifying a second user having a shopping preference that is substantially similar to the shopping preference of the first user. The shopping preference of the second user includes information about one or more preferred merchandise items of the second user. The method further includes generating at least one shopping recommendation based on the shopping preference of the second user, and presenting the shopping recommendation to the first user.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2011Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Etsy, Inc.Inventors: Robert Kalin, Gregory Fodor, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140143085Abstract: System and method for shopping for products based on color of the product, time of product listing, and/or location of the seller of the product. Seller submits a representation of the product to be listed with an Internet-based shopping site that may include an image of the product. The site may determine one or more color of the product based on a submitted image by examining image pixels. The pixels examined may be chosen to accurately reflect the color of the product rather than the color of an image background or other image element. The color may include a set of the significant colors of the product or a single most significant or average color of the product. Shoppers may then search for products based on a color selected from a to color search interface, a time selected from a time search interface, and/or a location selected from a location search interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: ETSY, INC.Inventors: Jared Tarbell, Robert Kalin
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Patent number: 8560402Abstract: System and method for shopping for products based on color of the product, time of product listing, and/or location of the seller of the product. Seller submits a representation of the product to be listed with an Internet-based shopping site that may include an image of the product. The site may determine one or more color of the product based on a submitted image by examining image pixels. The pixels examined may be chosen to accurately reflect the color of the product rather than the color of an image background or other image element. The color may include a set of the significant colors of the product or a single most significant or average color of the product. Shoppers may then search for products based on a color selected from a color search interface, a time selected from a time search interface, and/or a location selected from a location search interface.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2007Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Etsy, Inc.Inventors: Jared Tarbell, Robert Kalin