Patents by Inventor SAFEWAY INC.

SAFEWAY INC. 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: 20130226729
    Abstract: A nutritional management system which comprises a processor, a memory, a first data store comprising a list of products, universal product codes associated with the products, and nutritional information associated with the products, a second data store comprising a physiological information profile for each of a plurality of different loyalty card users, an application stored in the memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: SAFEWAY INC.
    Inventor: SAFEWAY INC.
  • Publication number: 20130191204
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present application relates to card-free programs provided by a merchant to a customer, whereby the customer has access to functions such as payment options and/or loyalty program benefits without needing to present a physical card at a point of sale. For example, a customer may make a card-free purchase of goods or services from a merchant, whereby the customer need not present a card such as a debit card, credit card, loyalty card, or other physical tender to make a purchase. Further, the customer need not provide biometric data or otherwise use an electronic device or identifier to make a purchase. Alternatively or additionally, the customer may access a loyalty program without needing to provide a physical card or data associated with a card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: SAFEWAY INC.
    Inventor: Safeway Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130173385
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a system and method for improving customer loyalty through direct sales incentive dissemination based on the customers past purchase history and items the store is offering at a reduced price. The additional services include providing the customer with a list of their preferred items, which are also on sale, without the customer needing to search for related coupons and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: SAFEWAY INC.
    Inventor: SAFEWAY INC.