Patents by Inventor Allen Ivester

Allen Ivester 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: 20230334412
    Abstract: A method is provided for sending a video message alongside a package. The method includes receiving a message request associated with a package; receiving video message data and storing it to a database; generating a unique identifier based on the video message data’s storage location; correlating the unique identifier with shipping data associated with the package; providing the identifier for use with the package; receiving a message retrieval request from a recipient device based on the identifier; retrieving the video message data based on the identifier; and transmitting the video message data to the recipient device. Transmitting the video message data includes transmitting a customizable landing page having the video message data. The customizable landing page is configured to permit customization of text, backgrounds, borders, or images to fit branding. Further, the customizable landing page is configured to present an image, a logo, or advertising related to a company.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventor: M. Allen Ivester
  • Publication number: 20220237558
    Abstract: A method is provided for sending a video message alongside a package. The method includes receiving a message request associated with a package; receiving video message data and storing it to a database; generating a unique identifier based on the video message data's storage location; correlating the unique identifier with shipping data associated with the package; providing the identifier for use with the package; receiving a message retrieval request from a recipient device based on the identifier; retrieving the video message data based on the identifier; and transmitting the video message data to the recipient device. Transmitting the video message data includes transmitting a customizable landing page having the video message data. The customizable landing page is configured to permit customization of text, backgrounds, borders, or images to fit branding. Further, the customizable landing page is configured to present an image, a logo, or advertising related to a company.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventor: M. Allen Ivester
  • Patent number: 11328247
    Abstract: A message platform configured to receive video message data and correlate the video message data with shipping data associated with one or more items, generate a packing slip with a unique identifier, receive a message retrieval request based on the unique identifier, and cause the video message data to be transmitted to a recipient user device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: EMOTIONAL COMMERCE, LLC
    Inventor: M. Allen Ivester
  • Publication number: 20190130352
    Abstract: A message platform configured to receive video message data and correlate the video message data with shipping data associated with one or more items, generate a packing slip with a unique identifier, receive a message retrieval request based on the unique identifier, and cause the video message data to be transmitted to a recipient user device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventor: Allen Ivester
  • Patent number: 6442448
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fuel dispenser system and a system for managing dispenser systems. The system comprises of at least one fuel dispenser having a peripheral, a point of sale terminal for initiating dispensing transactions and for controlling the peripheral on the fuel dispenser and a processor connected between the point of sale terminal and the dispenser for translating commands between the point-of-sale terminal and the dispenser and for translating response between dispenser and the point-of sale terminal. The present invention also includes a managing processor communicating with each dispenser system for administering the activities of the dispenser system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: Radiant Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Finley, Aaron Bilger, John Paul Desetto, Michael Dudgeon, James Lee Fortuna, Allen Ivester, Jason Thomas Pastor, Todd Shollenberger, Gregory S. Tinney, John Wade