Patents by Inventor Cynthia W. Thompson

Cynthia W. Thompson 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).

  • Method of providing project and product information to a purchaser of floor covering materials
    Patent number: 7167835
    Abstract: A software and/or internet based system and method for enabling a buyer or potential buyer of floor coverings to access directly information relating to former, current and proposed future installation projects as well as information on available products. The information available is tailored to the needs of the individual requester. Global data for a customer is broadly accessible through a URL site dedicated to that customer. However, the actual scope of information available to any individual requesting data on behalf of a customer is limited to pre-authorized data elements corresponding to the scope of responsibility held by the requesting individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Milliken & Company
    Inventors: Gregory P. Coomber, Morag Ann Girdwood, Zahir Khan Palanpur, Peter J. Kirk, Judy A. Wagner, C. Dean Thompson, Cynthia W. Thompson, Kathy A. Revan
  • Internet-based interactive tracking system for floor covering projects
    Publication number: 20020133430
    Abstract: A software and/or internet based system and method for enabling a buyer or potential buyer of floor coverings to access directly information relating to former, current and proposed future installation projects as well as information on available products. The information available is tailored to the needs of the individual requester. Global data for a customer is broadly accessible through a URL site dedicated to that customer. However, the actual scope of information available to any individual requesting data on behalf of a customer is limited to pre-authorized data elements corresponding to the scope of responsibility held by the requesting individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2001
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventors: Gregory P. Coomber, Morag Ann Girdwood, Zahir Khan Palanpur, Peter J. Kirk, Judy A. Wagner, C. Dean Thompson, Cynthia W. Thompson, Kathy A. Revan
  • Ordering system and method
    Publication number: 20020123941
    Abstract: A floor covering related ordering system and method which enhances or replaces conventional floor covering sales or ordering techniques. In accordance with one embodiment, an ordering system and method utilizes one or more floor covering ordering websites which provide approved customers, potential customers, dealers, retailers, distributors, or users an eloquently simple means to review and evaluate current floor covering products, select particular designs or colors, order samples, order product, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2002
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Inventors: Timothy O. Donahue, Cynthia W. Thompson, Chad W. Gill, Wright W. Furman, George W. Sykes, James Blakeney Zemp