Abstract: A computer-implemented method for a points-based rewards program includes identifying, with a computer system, events that are associated with users of a business application; awarding, in response to the occurrence of an event identified by the computer system, points to the user associated with the event, where the points awarded are based on a business importance of the event, the business importance being determined by the computer system; storing the awarded points in a points account for the user; providing options to the user for redeeming the points in return for objects; redeeming, in response to a selected redemption option, one or more selected objects from the objects, and reducing points in the points account by an amount corresponding to the one or more selected objects; and causing the selected one or more objects to be provided to the user.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 14, 2012
Publication date:
March 21, 2013
Applicant:
MELALEUCA, INC
Inventors:
Jacob Bair, Chelsey Eddins, Ben Sweetwood, Natalie Messano, Justin Summers, Brandon Mucci
Abstract: Liquid detergent compositions are described. The liquid detergent can contain defined mixtures of anionic, nonionic and cationic surfactants. The surfactants can be present at concentrations ranging from about at least 15% to about 60%. A useful ingredient in the detergent includes an alkylamine ethoxylate. This ethoxylate should have at least about 5 moles of ethoxylate per mole of the surfactant. Additional ingredients in the detergent include alkylamines and polyalkylene glycols, which facilitate achieving stable, pourable and pumpable liquid detergents that are highly concentrated. Other ingredients may also be included in the liquid detergent.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 12, 2000
Date of Patent:
April 23, 2002
Assignee:
Melaleuca, Inc
Inventors:
Raeda Smadi, George A. Smith, Suk H. Cho