Patents by Inventor Dee McBride

Dee McBride 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).

  • System and method for using cash rebates
    Patent number: 7912777
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for facilitating a bid transaction over a computerized network using a rewards account balance from any type of cash rewards program. In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a participant applies rewards from their rewards account to bid on items in a closed online auction over a computerized network such as the internet. The online auction is open only to participants of a sponsoring or participating cash rewards program and only bids made with accumulated cash rewards are accepted. Further, the present invention provides a system and method for facilitating online management of a rewards account by the participant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Aliza Freud, Christine Lynch, Dee McBride
  • A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING CASH REBATES
    Publication number: 20050203824
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for facilitating a bid transaction over a computerized network using a rewards account balance from any type of cash rewards program. In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a participant applies rewards from their rewards account to bid on items in a closed online auction over a computerized network such as the internet. The online auction is open only to participants of a sponsoring or participating cash rewards program and only bids made with accumulated cash rewards are accepted. Further, the present invention provides a system and method for facilitating online management of a rewards account by the participant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Applicant: AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Aliza Freud, Christine Lynch, Dee McBride