Patents by Inventor Chris Bierman

Chris Bierman 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).

  • Automated self-storage reservation and management system
    Patent number: 8571901
    Abstract: An automated self-storage reservation and management system is disclosed. The system enables customers to make a reservation for a self-storage unit, view a map for a storage facility, enter or update customer information, make a payment, view payment history and print receipts. Facility personnel can utilize the system to manage inventory and client accounts, generate reports, track sales, vacancies and delinquencies. The automated system preferably includes a communications feature that enables facility personnel to communicate with each other or with customers regarding customer accounts. Upon the occurrence of a predetermined event, the system automatically generates notices to customers or facility personnel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: U-Haul International, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Shoen, Bruce Royer, Chris Bierman, Dennis O'Connor
  • Automated self-storage reservation and management system
    Publication number: 20060206342
    Abstract: An automated self-storage reservation and management system is disclosed. The system enables customers to make a reservation for a self-storage unit, view a map for a storage facility, enter or update customer information, make a payment, view payment history and print receipts. Facility personnel can utilize the system to manage inventory and client accounts, generate reports, track sales, vacancies and delinquencies. The automated system preferably includes a communications feature that enables facility personnel to communicate with each other or with customers regarding customer accounts. Upon the occurrence of a predetermined event, the system automatically generates notices to customers or facility personnel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: Edward Shoen, Bruce Royer, Chris Bierman, Dennis O'Connor