Patents by Inventor Douglas A. Learner

Douglas A. Learner 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).

  • Publication number: 20020194063
    Abstract: The supplier issues a vehicle, including a coupon kit or a value card, for discounts on its products. The value card is sent to selected high volume retail customers who present the card to a retail establishment. The cards, which are preferably electronically or bar encoded, are read by the establishment which credits the customer with the appropriate discount or provides the product or service at no cost to the customer. The amount, in whole or part is paid by the supplier, either directly or indirectly through an intermediary. The coupon kit, and preferably the value card, is directed to a particular single branded service or product of the supplier. A plurality of discounts is provided to reinforce the retail customer to focus on the brand originating with the supplier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2001
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: David B. Learner, Douglas A. Learner