Patents by Inventor Cynthia Pappas

Cynthia Pappas 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 COMMISSION PROGRAMS
    Publication number: 20140324558
    Abstract: A commission program can include an asymptotic component when calculating compensation for distributors. An asymptotic leg can extend to infinity without exceeding a target percentage. A distributor can be compensated based on selected distributors in the compensated distributor's downline. Recurring non-contiguous inclusion of distributors can be applied. A random component can be incorporated into the compensation program. The program can include innovative techniques going beyond conventional systems to better provide a balance between distributor motivation and sustainability of the program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Shaklee Corporation
    Inventors: Roger Barnett, Cynthia Pappas
  • Automated commission programs
    Patent number: 8732012
    Abstract: A commission program can include an asymptotic component when calculating compensation for distributors. An asymptotic leg can extend to infinity without exceeding a target percentage. A distributor can be compensated based on selected distributors in the compensated distributor's downline. Recurring non-contiguous inclusion of distributors can be applied. A random component can be incorporated into the compensation program. The program can include innovative techniques going beyond conventional systems to better provide a balance between distributor motivation and sustainability of the program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Shaklee Corporation
    Inventors: Roger Barnett, Cynthia Pappas
  • AUTOMATED COMMISSION PROGRAMS
    Publication number: 20120296783
    Abstract: A commission program can include an asymptotic component when calculating compensation for distributors. An asymptotic leg can extend to infinity without exceeding a target percentage. A distributor can be compensated based on selected distributors in the compensated distributor's downline. Recurring non-contiguous inclusion of distributors can be applied. A random component can be incorporated into the compensation program. The program can include innovative techniques going beyond conventional systems to better provide a balance between distributor motivation and sustainability of the program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventors: Roger Barnett, Cynthia Pappas
  • AUTOMATED COMMISSION PROGRAM WITH STATIC TITLED ROOM ASSIGNMENT
    Publication number: 20110137815
    Abstract: A commission program can include a static titled room assignment to implement a go-forward bonus that is paid on an ongoing basis, regardless of advancement of distributors. An upline assignment summary can store upline assignment information in a compact footprint to increase performance. A sponsored distributor can be assigned to titled rooms of upline distributors at the time the sponsored distributor is sponsored. Sustainability of the program and ongoing compensation can be balanced to achieve superior motivation and compensation to participating distributors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: SHAKLEE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Roger Barnett, Edward Cano, Cynthia Pappas