Patents Assigned to InnerWorkings, Inc.
  • Patent number: 10860269
    Abstract: Systems and methods of managing print procurement systems are disclosed herein. An example method includes displaying, ordering information for a fixed plurality of items that include a respective user interface (UI) object for each item. The fixed plurality of items are associated with a first time period that spans a start date and an end date for indicating an interest level in items of the fixed plurality of items. The respective UI objects includes a visual representation of an aggregate interest level for each item during the first time period as compared to a threshold interest level for each item. While displaying the respective UI objects, the method includes receiving a first indication that a second user is modifying ordering information for a first item and updating a first UI object for the first item to indicate that the second user is modifying ordering information for the first item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: INNERWORKINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Roberts, Mark Hilger, Robert Burkart, Timcy Chacko
  • Patent number: 10860266
    Abstract: A system receives a request to create a template. Responsive to the request, the system displays a user interface including at least a preview and configuration region, and a template variables region. While displaying the user interface, the system receives user input that selects a respective variable for inclusion in the template. Responsive to the user input, the system updates the configurable preview of the template to include the respective variable, and displays user interface elements used to define input-acceptance rules for the respective variable. The system receives user input at the user interface elements to define an input-acceptance rule having at least one condition that must be satisfied before input will be accepted via the respective variable when that respective variable is used in conjunction with the template. Responsive to the user input at the user interface elements, the system associates the respective variable with the input-acceptance rule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: INNERWORKINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Roberts, Mark Hilger, Robert Burkart, Timcy Chacko
  • Patent number: 10750866
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments of a display unit with built-in, hollow vertical supports that are formed out of a single sheet of material. As one example, a display unit having a plurality of built-in, hollow vertical supports for supporting one or more shelves is provided. The display unit includes: a first single sheet of material folded into: (i) a plurality of vertical panels; and (ii) a first set of built-in, hollow vertical supports of the plurality of built-in, hollow vertical supports, wherein each built-in, hollow vertical support contacts one or more of the plurality of vertical panels; and a first shelf of the one or more shelves disposed within the frame and supported by each built-in, hollow vertical support of the first set of built-in, hollow vertical supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: INNERWORKINGS, INC.
    Inventor: Austin G. Grupenhof
  • Patent number: 10674839
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a display unit that is rugged, re-usable, and configured for quick (and tool-free) assembly. The display unit includes a foldable frame with a scannable display code. The foldable frame is also configured to support at least one shelf, and the at least one shelf has one or more item codes that are distinct and separate from the scannable display code. Each of the item codes respectively identifies one or more products to be placed on the shelf. In some embodiments, the foldable frame of the display unit is pre-adhered (e.g., a first side panel and a second side panel are adhered along respective vertical fold lines to a back panel) and desired shelf heights for the display unit are pre-configured before shipment of the display unit to a merchant. In this way, the display unit can be quickly constructed by the merchant with the desired shelf heights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: INNERWORKINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Jodi Volz, Aaron Rieke
  • Patent number: 10504161
    Abstract: Systems and methods for generating baseline candidates are described herein. A method includes: receiving a first set of print specifications associated with a first item in a first product category and retrieving, from the print procurement system, historical purchasing information about a plurality of fulfilled items in the first product category. The method also includes: retrieving an exact tolerance and a similar tolerance associated with the first item. For each item in the plurality of fulfilled items, the method includes: (i) identifying deviations in print specifications associated with a respective fulfilled item when compared to the first set of print specifications, (ii) in accordance with a determination that the deviations satisfy the exact tolerance, designating the respective fulfilled item as an exact baseline match, and (iii) in accordance with a determination that the deviations satisfy the similar tolerance, designating the respective fulfilled item as a similar baseline match.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: INNERWORKINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Burkart, Rehan Basheeruddin, Jenna Baisden
  • Patent number: 10481849
    Abstract: Systems and methods of managing print procurement systems based on groups associated with item-specific interest levels and supplier-influenced thresholds are disclosed herein. An example method includes displaying, in an available-groups user interface (UI), respective representations for each of a first and a second buy group. Each buy group includes a respective fixed plurality of physical items associated with a respective time period. The example method further includes displaying a first and second object that includes data reflecting recent changes to respective interest levels associated with a respective buy group. Receiving a request to view a UI for the first buy group and, in response, displaying the first buy group UI. While the first buy group UI is displayed, receiving a request to view the available-groups UI and, in response, displaying the available-groups UI with an updated first and second object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Innerworkings, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Roberts, Mark Hilger, Robert Burkart, Timcy Chacko
  • Patent number: 10310785
    Abstract: A method includes: detecting a request to create a variable print product that will be physically printed using user-provided values for a plurality of predefined elements. In response to detecting the request, the method includes: displaying a user interface with: (i) a preview region that includes a preview of the variable print product and (ii) an editing region that includes a subset of the plurality of predefined elements, the subset including a first element. While displaying the user interface, detecting, at the electronic device, user input that provides a value for the first element. If the first element is associated with an input-acceptance rule, the method includes: determining whether the user input satisfies the input-acceptance rule. If the user input satisfies the input-acceptance rule, the method includes: accepting the value and updating the preview of the variable print product based to include the user-defined value for the first element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Innerworkings, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Roberts, Mark Hilger, Robert Burkart, Timcy Chacko
  • Patent number: 10152286
    Abstract: Systems and methods of managing print procurement systems based on item-specific interest levels and supplier-influenced thresholds are disclosed herein. An example method includes: receiving a request to view ordering information for a fixed plurality of physical items associated with a time period. In response, the method includes: displaying a respective user interface (UI) object for each physical item of the fixed plurality (e.g., a first UI object for a first physical item includes a visual representation of an aggregate interest level during the time period as compared to a threshold interest level, and the aggregate interest level reflects a quantity requested by two distinct users).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: InnerWorkings, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Roberts, Mark Hilger, Robert Burkart, Timcy Chacko
  • Patent number: 10123634
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a display unit that is rugged, re-usable, and configured for quick (and tool-free) assembly. The display unit may be used as a specialty display in a retail store for a limited-time marketing campaign. The display unit includes a foldable frame having a plurality of vertical panels joined at vertical fold lines, with display graphics and a scannable display code for retail activation. The foldable frame is also is configured to support at least one shelf. In some embodiments, the foldable frame of the display unit is pre-adhered (e.g., a first side panel and a second side panel are adhered along respective vertical fold lines to a back panel) and desired shelf heights for the display unit are pre-configured before shipment of the display unit to a merchant. In this way, the display unit can be quickly constructed by the merchant with the desired shelf heights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: INNERWORKINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Jodi Volz, Aaron Rieke
  • Patent number: D811779
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: INNERWORKINGS, INC.
    Inventor: Austin G. Grupenhof
  • Patent number: D811781
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: INNERWORKINGS, INC.
    Inventor: Austin G. Grupenhof
  • Patent number: D815469
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: INNERWORKINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Jodi Volz, Aaron Rieke
  • Patent number: D827340
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: INNERWORKINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Jodi Volz, Aaron Rieke
  • Patent number: D832007
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Innerworkings, Inc.
    Inventor: Austin G. Grupenhof
  • Patent number: D842629
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Innerworkings, Inc.
    Inventor: Austin G. Grupenhof
  • Patent number: D842630
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Innerworkings, Inc.
    Inventor: Austin G. Grupenhof
  • Patent number: D843141
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Innerworkings, Inc.
    Inventor: Austin G. Grupenhof
  • Patent number: D852556
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: InnerWorkings, Inc.
    Inventor: Austin G. Grupenhof
  • Patent number: D852557
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Innerworkings, Inc.
    Inventor: Austin G. Grupenhof
  • Patent number: D862947
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Innerworkings, Inc.
    Inventor: Austin G. Grupenhof