Patents by Inventor Brent Harmes

Brent Harmes 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: 20060207003
    Abstract: A drain cover may include a base, a medial member extending upwardly from the base, an outer peripheral sidewall extending upwardly from the base, and a collar extending outwardly from the outer peripheral sidewall. The base may have a medial portion, an outer peripheral portion, a first passageway formed in the medial portion, and a plurality of second passageways formed between the medial portion and the outer peripheral portion. The medial member may have a grip portion. The collar may extend outwardly from the top of the outer peripheral sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2005
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Inventor: Brent Harmes
  • Patent number: 6070147
    Abstract: A method and system for administering a loyalty marketing program (i.e., frequent buyer program) by using a government-issued identification card, such as a driver's license, as the frequent buyer redemption card. The data encoded onto the card may include a driver's license number, as the person's name and birth date. This information is used to tap into third party databases to gather further identification or demographic information about consumers. Incentives can be awarded in an efficient, personalized, and timely manner. Cost-effective and customer friendly administration of frequent-buyer incentive programs for marketing of goods and services is achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2000
    Assignee: Tecmark Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent Harms, Kurt Johnson