Patents Assigned to Safeway Inc.
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Patent number: 11416913Abstract: Disclosed is e-commerce processing for an event-centric online shopping transaction. The e-commerce processing involves receiving an identification or selection of an event from a device of a customer, and the disclosed methods and systems use the identified and/or selected event to populate, without item-related input from the customer, an online shopping cart with items for purchase in an e-commerce computing environment. The e-commerce processing can be accomplished without any party to the transaction having to add items to the online shopping cart on an item-by-item basis.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2021Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Safeway Inc.Inventors: Andrea Jayne Telang, Troy Adam Darmody
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Patent number: 10896416Abstract: Embodiments of a method and a cloud-assisted fueling system for one-touch fueling authorization are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2020Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: Safeway Inc.Inventors: Carrie Rasmussen, Raj Raghavan, Saju Sreekumar
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Patent number: 10607207Abstract: Embodiments of a method and a cloud-assisted fueling system for one-touch fueling authorization are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Safeway Inc.Inventors: Carrie Rasmussen, Raj Raghavan, Saju Sreekumar
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Patent number: 10604293Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein relate to a label and a method of application of the label on a container that both protects confidential information and functions to allow for the placement of auxiliary labels even if an overall length of a label exceeds the perimeter of the container to which it is applied. The auxiliary labels are disposed in a fanned fashion, attached to a primary label portion by, for example, a micro perforation line, and where the auxiliary labels are separated from each other by micro perforation lines and where the adhesive back of each pair of auxiliary labels are attached to each other in order to form a plurality of protrusions.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2016Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Safeway Inc.Inventor: Mike Barry
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Patent number: 10445760Abstract: A computer system for distributing one or more functions in response to a notification includes a first server connected to a point of sale device and a second server separate from and connected to the first server. Upon reception of a notification by the first server from the point of sale device, the first server diverts the purchase notification to the second server, and distributes one or more functions to the second server to prevent the first server from slowing down.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Safeway Inc.Inventors: David Edward Thomas, Jonathan G. Quinn, Michael Robert Minasi, Michelle Marian, Mir Mohammad Aamir, Tamara Ruth Pattison
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Patent number: 10354260Abstract: An individualized discount and reward server includes one or more linked databases storing customer data including at least one retailer account and purchase history associated with the customer. The server including a processor to allocate at least one customized offer to the retailer account using at least the purchase history associated with the customer, the at least one customized offer including a loyalty adjustment changing a general market price point of a retail product in accordance with a competitor price. The processor further displays to the customer, via the interface, a display page including the at least one customized offer and an option for selection of the at least one customized offer. The processor also updates, upon reception of the customer input indicating selection of the at least one customized offer, the retailer account to indicate selection of the at least one customized offer.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2011Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Safeway Inc.Inventors: David Edward Thomas, Jonathan G. Quinn, Michael Robert Minasi, Michelle Marian, Mir Mohammad Aamir, Tamara Ruth Pattison
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Patent number: 10296887Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Safeway Inc.Inventors: Donald Kingsborough, Talbott Roche, Teri Llach, Julianna Shaw
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Patent number: 10290009Abstract: An individualized discount and reward server includes one or more linked databases to store customer data associated with a loyalty program of a retailer. The server includes a processor to select a retail product purchased at least once by a loyalty customer. The processor determines, from at least a purchase history associated with the loyalty customer, an amount the loyalty customer spends on the selected retail product and an amount each customer from a plurality of customers forming a peer group spends on the selected retail product. Further, the processor compares the amount the loyalty customer spends on the selected retail product to the amount the peer group spends on the selected retail product to form a comparison result and allocate at least one customized offer to the retailer account according to at least the comparison result.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2011Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Safeway Inc.Inventors: David Edward Thomas, Jonathan G. Quinn, Michael Robert Minasi, Michelle Marian, Mir Mohammad Aamir, Tamara Ruth Pattison
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Patent number: 10275784Abstract: An individualized discount and reward server includes one or more linked databases to store customer data, where the customer data includes at least one retailer account and purchase history associated with the customer. The server includes a processor to allocate at least one customized offer to the retailer account using at least the purchase history associated with the customer, where the at least one customized offer includes a loyalty adjustment changing a general market price point of a product in accordance with the customized offer. The processor redeems the customized offer upon receiving a purchase notification. The customized offer is redeemed by associating the product with the loyalty adjustment independent of the general market price point associated with the product at a time of reception of the purchase notification.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2011Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Safeway Inc.Inventors: David Edward Thomas, Jonathan G. Quinn, Michael Robert Minasi, Michelle Marian, Mir Mohammad Aamir, Tamara Ruth Pattison
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Patent number: 10083475Abstract: A nutritional management system. The system 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 purchase histories linked to a plurality of loyalty card users, and an application stored in the memory. When executed by the processor, the application reads a purchase history of a loyalty card user over a most recent predefined time period from the second data store, analyzes a most recent predefined time period of the purchase history of the loyalty card user based on objective nutritional guidelines to identify a predefined number of most unhealthy purchased items, searches the first data store to find substitutes for the unhealthy purchased items, transmits the substitutes, receives a selection of one or more of the substitutes, and promotes generating a shopping list comprising selected substitutes.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2012Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: Safeway Inc.Inventors: Margaret-Ann Reed, John Calvert, Steve Moylan
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Patent number: 9959561Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Safeway Inc.Inventors: Margaret-Ann Reed, John Calvert, Steve Moylan
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Patent number: 9524659Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein relate to a label and a method of application of the label on a container that both protects confidential information and functions to allow for the placement of auxiliary labels even if an overall length of a label exceeds the perimeter of the container to which it is applied. The auxiliary labels are disposed in a fanned fashion, attached to a primary label portion by, for example, a micro perforation line, and where the auxiliary labels are separated from each other by micro perforation lines and where the adhesive back of each pair of auxiliary labels are attached to each other in order to form a plurality of protrusions.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2014Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: Safeway Inc.Inventor: Mike Barry
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Patent number: 9355403Abstract: A mobile device including one or more linked memories to store a mobile application and customer data, the mobile application downloaded from a rewards server associated with a retailer, the customer data associated with a loyalty program of the retailer. The mobile device further includes a processor to display the mobile application via the user interface. The processor displays a log-in page permitting a customer to access at least one retailer account associated with the customer and displays a purchase price, via the mobile application, for at least one product associated with the retailer. The processor updates, upon reception of the customer input indicating selection of a payment option, the at least one retailer account to indicate a deduction of the displayed purchase price from at least one payment account.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2011Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: SAFEWAY INC.Inventors: David Edward Thomas, Jonathan G. Quinn, Michael Robert Minasi, Michelle Marian, Mir Mohammad Aamir, Tamara Ruth Pattison
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Patent number: 9227768Abstract: A securable consumer goods transportation apparatus comprising a container, and a spill prevention strap attached to the container. Also disclosed is a method comprising placing a consumer good in a container comprising a spill retention strap, positioning the container in a vehicle, securing the container in the vehicle using the spill retention strap, wherein the spill retention strap substantially maintains the position of the container relative to the vehicle when the vehicle experiences a substantially sudden movement. Furthermore, a method comprising providing instructions to secure a container comprising a spill retention strap in a vehicle, wherein the spill retention strap substantially maintains the position of the container relative to the vehicle when the vehicle experiences a substantially sudden movement is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2007Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: SAFEWAY, INC.Inventors: Eric S Quick, Yvonne Steiner, Jeffrey Shamburger
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Patent number: 9009186Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 26, 2012Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Safeway Inc.Inventor: Kenneth H. Tarbet
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Patent number: 8671018Abstract: An individualized discount and reward server includes one or more linked databases to store customer data associated with a loyalty program of a retailer. The server includes a processor configured to select a retail product from a plurality of retail products associated with the retailer. The processor determines a first percentage indicating a percentage of time the loyalty customer purchases the selected retail product on promotion, and determines a second percentage indicating an average percentage of time a plurality of customers forming a peer group purchases the selected retail product on promotion. Further, the processor determines a comparison result by comparing the first and second percentages. Additionally, the processor allocates at least one customized offer to the retailer account associated with the loyalty customer according to at least the comparison result.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2011Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Safeway Inc.Inventors: David Edward Thomas, Jonathan G. Quinn, Michael Robert Minasi, Michelle Marian, Mir Mohammad Aamir, Tamara Ruth Pattison
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Publication number: 20140025471Abstract: A computer implemented system for sustaining healthcare consumerism. The computer implemented system comprises a database, wherein the database contains pricing information for a medical service, a reference price for the medical service, an application configured to determine the reference price for the medical service, and an incentive engine configured to incentivize a policy holder to obtain the medical service at a price lower than the reference price for the medical service.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: Safeway Inc.Inventors: Kent L. BRADLEY, Brad WOLFSEN
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Publication number: 20130226729Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: SAFEWAY INC.Inventor: SAFEWAY INC.
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Publication number: 20130191204Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: SAFEWAY INC.Inventor: Safeway Inc.
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Publication number: 20130173385Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: SAFEWAY INC.Inventor: SAFEWAY INC.