Patents by Inventor Brent Harms

Brent Harms 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).

  • 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