Patents by Inventor Cathal O'Sullivan

Cathal O'Sullivan 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).

  • BUYER/SUPPLIER NETWORK COLLABORATION AND BIDS POLICY
    Publication number: 20130085884
    Abstract: Embodiments of method, systems and apparatuses for dynamic collaboration of a buyer/supplier network are disclosed. One method includes providing a buyer with a catalog or non-catalog item. A collaboration request is submitted by the buyer, thereby initiating a negotiation with one or more suppliers. The collaboration request is provided to the one or more suppliers. A proposal is received from at least one of the suppliers, and the buyer provides an acceptance or a rejection to each received proposal. An embodiment further specifies that the buyer collaborate with at least N suppliers, wherein N is selected by the buyer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: ARIBA, INC.
    Inventors: Cathal O'Sullivan, Raghavendra Keshavamurthy, Anwar Nadaf, Bhaskar Himatsingka