Patents Assigned to Amway Corp.
  • Publication number: 20170109772
    Abstract: A system is disclosed for tracking and assigning credit to a direct seller in a multi-level marketing organization for reorders of a product. Products are tagged/labeled with a unique identifier that is used in the reorder process. A database associates the unique identifier with the seller and based on that association, the seller is credited with the reorder sale. The unique identifier may be part of a QR code, RFID tag, or other mechanism for encapsulating the unique identifier for use during the reorder process. The unique identifier may also be used for additional product tracking/monitoring and for fraud prevention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Applicant: Amway Corp.
    Inventors: Aaron L. Sundman, Thomas D. Paasche
  • Publication number: 20170109771
    Abstract: A system is disclosed for tracking and assigning credit to a direct seller in a multi-level marketing organization for reorders of a product. Products are tagged/labeled with a unique identifier that is used in the reorder process. A database associates the unique identifier with the seller and based on that association, the seller is credited with the reorder sale. The unique identifier may be part of a QR code, RFID tag, or other mechanism for encapsulating the unique identifier for use during the reorder process. The unique identifier may also be used for additional product tracking/monitoring and for fraud prevention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Applicant: Amway Corp.
    Inventors: Aaron L. Sundman, Thomas D. Paasche
  • Publication number: 20140214554
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing complete electronic commerce (“E-Commerce”) transactions and solutions for a marketing company's products via the World Wide Web, including facilities for signing up new customers and recruiting, training and supporting new Independent Business Owners through an interactive online process. In another aspect, the present invention relates to the combination of a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity using both electronic commerce and face-to-face transactions. The present invention is also directed to a system and method for combining a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity, so that Independent Business Owners participating in the marketing plan can introduce customers to a membership buying opportunity and earn bonuses or commissions based on the purchases by those members, while Members in the buying opportunity can consume products or, at their option, qualify to become Independent Business Owners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: Amway Corp.
    Inventors: Gregory J. Lang, James G. Blodgett, Daniel A. Arganbright, Aaron M. Kamphuis, Andrew J. Popp, Gary A. Mahieu, Aaron M. Krivitzky
  • Patent number: 8688539
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing complete electronic commerce (“E-Commerce”) transactions and solutions for a marketing company's products via the World Wide Web, including facilities for signing up new customers and recruiting, training and supporting new Independent Business Owners through an interactive online process. In another aspect, the present invention relates to the combination of a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity using both electronic commerce and face-to-face transactions. The present invention is also directed to a system and method for combining a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity, so that Independent Business Owners participating in the marketing plan can introduce customers to a membership buying opportunity and earn bonuses or commissions based on the purchases by those members, while Members in the buying opportunity can consume products or, at their option, qualify to become Independent Business Owners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Amway Corp.
    Inventors: David L. Bamborough, James G. Blodgett, William R. Dangl, Robin A. Horder-Koop, James P. Hunking, Kenneth J. McDonald, John P. Parker, Kelly K. Savage, Claire E. Zevalkink, Thomas D. Paasche
  • Patent number: 8666838
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing complete electronic commerce (“E-Commerce”) transactions and solutions for a marketing company's products via the World Wide Web, including facilities for signing up new customers and recruiting, training and supporting new Independent Business Owners through an interactive online process. In another aspect, the present invention relates to the combination of a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity using both electronic commerce and face-to-face transactions. The present invention is also directed to a system and method for combining a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity, so that Independent Business Owners participating in the marketing plan can introduce customers to a membership buying opportunity and earn bonuses or commissions based on the purchases by those members, while Members in the buying opportunity can consume products or, at their option, qualify to become Independent Business Owners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Amway Corp.
    Inventors: David L. Bamborough, James G. Blodgett, William R. Dangl, Robin A. Horder-Koop, James P. Hunking, Kenneth J. McDonald, John P. Parker, Kelly K. Savage, Claire E. Zevalkink, Thomas D. Paasche
  • Patent number: 8666832
    Abstract: A recurring order management system and method for a computer network is disclosed. The system receives a request to suggest a recurring order for one or more products or services. The system generates a profile which stores the suggested products or services, the suggested recurrence for those products or services and the suggested quantities to deliver upon each recurrence. The order then automatically recurs one or more times according to the specified recurrence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Amway Corp.
    Inventors: William S. Kerker, Thomas D. Paasche, Dave Bamborough, Randy S. Bancino, Robin Horder-Koop, Kenneth J. McDonald, John P. Parker, Claire E. Zevalkink
  • Patent number: 8239272
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing complete electronic commerce (“E-Commerce”) transactions and solutions for a marketing company's products via the World Wide Web, including facilities for signing up new customers and recruiting, training and supporting new Independent Business Owners through an interactive online process. In another aspect, the present invention relates to the combination of a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity using both electronic commerce and face-to-face transactions. The present invention is also directed to a system and method for combining a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity, so that Independent Business Owners participating in the marketing plan can introduce customers to a membership buying opportunity and earn bonuses or commissions based on the purchases by those members, while Members in the buying opportunity can consume products or, at their option, qualify to become Independent Business Owners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Amway Corp.
    Inventors: David L. Bamborough, James G. Blodgett, William R. Dangl, Robin A. Horder-Koop, James P. Hunking, Kenneth J. McDonald, John P. Parker, Kelly K. Savage, Claire E. Zevalkink, Thomas D. Paasche
  • Publication number: 20110258072
    Abstract: A recurring order management system and method for a computer network is disclosed. The system receives a request to suggest a recurring order for one or more products or services. The system generates a profile which stores the suggested products or services, the suggested recurrence for those products or services and the suggested quantities to deliver upon each recurrence. The order then automatically recurs one or more times according to the specified recurrence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: AMWAY CORP.
    Inventors: William S. Kerker, Thomas D. Paasche, Dave Bamborough, Randy S. Bancino, Robin Horder-Koop, Kenneth J. McDonald, John P. Parker, Claire E. Zevalkink
  • Patent number: 7953645
    Abstract: A recurring order management system and method for a computer network is disclosed. The system receives a request to suggest a recurring order for one or more products or services. The system generates a profile which stores the suggested products or services, the suggested recurrence for those products or services and the suggested quantities to deliver upon each recurrence. The order then automatically recurs one or more times according to the specified recurrence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Amway Corp.
    Inventors: William S. Kerker, Thomas D. Paasche, Dave Bamborough, Randy S. Bancino, Robin Horder-Koop, Kenneth J. McDonald, John P. Parker, Claire E. Zevalkink
  • Patent number: 7778884
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing complete electronic commerce (“E-Commerce”) transactions and solutions for a marketing company's products via the World Wide Web, including facilities for signing up new customers and recruiting, training and supporting new Independent Business Owners through an interactive online process. In another aspect, the present invention relates to the combination of a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity using both electronic commerce and face-to-face transactions. The present invention is also directed to a system and method for combining a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity, so that Independent Business Owners participating in the marketing plan can introduce customers to a membership buying opportunity and earn bonuses or commissions based on the purchases by those members, while Members in the buying opportunity can consume products or, at their option, qualify to become Independent Business Owners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Amway Corp.
    Inventors: David L. Bamborough, James G. Blodgett, William R. Dangl, Robin A. Horder-Koop, James P. Hunking, Kenneth J. McDonald, John P. Parker, Kelly K. Savage, Claire E. Zevalkink, Thomas D. Paasche