Patents by Inventor Eric Sutcliffe

Eric Sutcliffe 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: 20140095222
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for bundling primary goods or services offered by a first entity with secondary goods or services offered by a second entity. Using the system, lodging services (such as in the form of a lodging reservation) may be bundled with food (such as food or meal vouchers), whereby a customer may make a single reservation that includes a room reservation from a lodging provider and a food/meal voucher associated with a food services provider, such as for a single price. The system may access an existing lodging or other reservation system and bundle the secondary goods or services in accordance with specified rules to create bundles which are offered to customers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Inventor: Eric Sutcliffe
  • Publication number: 20140095276
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for bundling primary goods or services offered by a first entity with secondary goods or services offered by a second entity. Using the system, lodging services (such as in the form of a lodging reservation) may be bundled with food (such as food or meal vouchers), whereby a customer may make a single reservation that includes a room reservation from a lodging provider and a food/meal voucher associated with a food services provider, such as for a single price. A method and system are also provided for issuing and redeeming value vouchers, such as upon presentation of a voucher by a customer to a food vendor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Inventor: Eric Sutcliffe
  • Publication number: 20130110651
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for brokering food services are disclosed. The methods and apparatus described herein provide quality controlled room service to guests of hotels that do not otherwise have traditional room service available. A call center operator routes each call to the appropriate restaurant and stays on the phone line to monitor the call. The restaurant delivers the order and collects the appropriate fee. Menus used by the system are generated by a process that maintains a consistent look and feel despite the fact that each area uses a unique menu.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventor: ERIC SUTCLIFFE
  • Publication number: 20130110650
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for brokering food services are disclosed. The methods and apparatus described herein provide quality controlled room service to guests of hotels that do not otherwise have traditional room service available. A call center operator routes each call to the appropriate restaurant and stays on the phone line to monitor the call. The restaurant delivers the order and collects the appropriate fee. Menus used by the system are generated by a process that maintains a consistent look and feel despite the fact that each area uses a unique menu.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventor: ERIC SUTCLIFFE
  • Patent number: 8281899
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for brokering food services are disclosed. The methods and apparatus described herein provide quality controlled room service to guests of hotels that do not otherwise have traditional room service available. A call center operator routes each call to the appropriate restaurant and stays on the phone line to monitor the call. The restaurant delivers the order and collects the appropriate fee. Menus used by the system are generated by a process that maintains a consistent look and feel despite the fact that each area uses a unique menu.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Order Inn, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Sutcliffe
  • Publication number: 20060090966
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for brokering food services are disclosed. The methods and apparatus described herein provide quality controlled room service to guests of hotels that do not otherwise have traditional room service available. A call center operator routes each call to the appropriate restaurant and stays on the phone line to monitor the call. The restaurant delivers the order and collects the appropriate fee. Menus used by the system are generated by a process that maintains a consistent look and feel despite the fact that each area uses a unique menu.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventor: Eric Sutcliffe
  • Publication number: 20060080176
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for brokering food services are disclosed. The methods and apparatus described herein provide quality controlled room service to guests of hotels that do not otherwise have traditional room service available. A call center operator routes each call to the appropriate restaurant and stays on the phone line to monitor the call. The restaurant delivers the order and collects the appropriate fee. Quality of the call centers is controlled by performing periodic tests of the call centers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Eric Sutcliffe
  • Publication number: 20060080165
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for brokering food services are disclosed. The methods and apparatus described herein provide quality controlled food delivery services to homes. A call center operator routes each call to the appropriate restaurant and stays on the phone line to monitor the call. The restaurant delivers the order and collects the appropriate fee. Menus for residential delivery may be hybrid menus including food items from a plurality of different restaurants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Eric Sutcliffe
  • Publication number: 20060080164
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for brokering food services are disclosed. The methods and apparatus described herein provide quality controlled room service to guests of hotels that do not otherwise have traditional room service available. A call center operator routes each call to the appropriate restaurant and stays on the phone line to monitor the call. The restaurant delivers the order and collects the appropriate fee. The call center uses software to help identify where the customer is located, display a unique menu for recording food items ordered, recording other information, and the handling of non-order calls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Eric Sutcliffe
  • Publication number: 20060080163
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for brokering food services are disclosed. The methods and apparatus described herein provide quality controlled room service to guests of hotels that do not otherwise have traditional room service available. A call center operator routes each call to the appropriate restaurant and stays on the phone line to monitor the call. The restaurant delivers the order and collects the appropriate fee. Data captured by the call center is transmitted to the broker, and the broker uses this data to maintain customer service and to determine the amount of money each restaurant collected on behalf of the broker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Eric Sutcliffe
  • Publication number: 20060069620
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for brokering food services are disclosed. The methods and apparatus described herein provide quality controlled room service to guests of hotels that do not otherwise have traditional room service available. A call center operator routes each call to the appropriate restaurant and stays on the phone line to monitor the call. The restaurant delivers the order and collects the appropriate fee. When a customer calls with a complaint, a customer service agent associated with a food services broker responds to address the complaint based on data recorded by the call center operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventor: Eric Sutcliffe
  • Publication number: 20060069586
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for brokering services are disclosed. The methods and apparatus described herein provide services to guests of hotels. A services directory is placed in each hotel room. The services directory includes a toll-free telephone number and a plurality of extension numbers. Each extension number is associated with a service that may be of interest to a hotel guest. Each service may be provided by a different business.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventor: Eric Sutcliffe
  • Patent number: D305803
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1990
    Inventor: Eric Sutcliffe