Patents by Inventor Chris Ricci

Chris Ricci 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).

  • Network-based system for showing cars for sale by non-dealer vehicle owners
    Patent number: 11715143
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for selling and servicing cars using a network of existing owners of the car and a network of existing independent car service centers and a distributed linked computer communication system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: NIO Technology (Anhui) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: William Li, Chris Ricci
  • NETWORK-BASED SYSTEM FOR SELLING AND SERVICING CARS
    Publication number: 20200258136
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for selling and servicing cars using a network of existing owners of the car and a network of existing independent car service centers and a distributed linked computer communication system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Applicant: NIO USA, Inc.
    Inventors: William Li, Chris Ricci
  • Network-based system for selling and servicing cars
    Patent number: 10692126
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for selling and servicing cars using a network of existing owners of the car and a network of existing independent car service centers and a distributed linked computer communication system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: NIO USA, Inc.
    Inventors: William Li, Chris Ricci
  • NETWORK-BASED SYSTEM FOR SELLING AND SERVICING CARS
    Publication number: 20170140452
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for selling and servicing cars using a network of existing owners of the car and a network of existing independent car service centers and a distributed linked computer communication system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicant: NEXTEV USA, Inc.
    Inventors: William Li, Chris Ricci
  • Method for distributing and licensing digital media
    Publication number: 20040039707
    Abstract: A method shares digital media across a network of peers. The method licenses the digital media. The method provides advertisements relating to the recipient's interests, demographics, and downloaded media. By displaying advertisements, the recipient are charged for licensing the digital media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventor: Chris Ricci
  • Peer-to-peer (P2P) and internet content digital acknowledgement trigger used for file transfer
    Publication number: 20030097299
    Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for information sharing via a peer-to-peer communication network. The system provides for a way to track DIGITAL MEDIA files (a.k.a. video, audio and yet to be determined digital source) over global and through, or hosted on, a local or remote network server. Each download has a unique digital software trigger, or “digital acknowledgement trigger” which is software originated. This trigger is induced by the end user of that particular computer or network related computer or server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Inventors: Robert O'Kane, Chris Ricci
  • Method for distributing and licensing digital media
    Publication number: 20020062290
    Abstract: A method shares digital media across a network of peers. The method licenses the digital media. The method provides advertisements relating to the recipient's interests, demographics, and downloaded media. By displaying advertisements, the recipient are charged for licensing the digital media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Publication date: May 23, 2002
    Inventor: Chris Ricci