Patents by Inventor Erik BenDon Bjoraker

Erik BenDon Bjoraker 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).

  • Voucher system and method of use
    Patent number: 8011578
    Abstract: A system for managing voucher use includes a database, a voucher, and a processor. The database stores an account defining at least one approved item available for purchase and a financial balance. The voucher includes an identifier linking the voucher to the account. The processor is in communication with the database and is adapted to use the identifier to access the account. The processor is adapted to determine if an item selected for purchase is an approved item and to apply at least a portion of the financial balance toward the purchase of the selected item only if the selected item is an approved item. Other voucher systems and associated methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik BenDon Bjoraker, Mark A. Schultz, Token Lee Oakman
  • VOUCHER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20100250378
    Abstract: A system for managing voucher use includes a database, a voucher, and a processor. The database stores an account defining at least one approved item available for purchase and a financial balance. The voucher includes an identifier linking the voucher to the account. The processor is in communication with the database and is adapted to use the identifier to access the account. The processor is adapted to determine if an item selected for purchase is an approved item and to apply at least a portion of the financial balance toward the purchase of the selected item only if the selected item is an approved item. Other voucher systems and associated methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Erik BenDon BJORAKER, Mark A. SCHULTZ, Token Lee OAKMAN
  • Voucher system and method of use
    Patent number: 7735726
    Abstract: A system for managing voucher use includes a database, a voucher, and a processor. The database stores an account defining at least one approved item available for purchase and a financial balance. The voucher includes an identifier linking the voucher to the account. The processor is in communication with the database and is adapted to use the identifier to access the account. The processor is adapted to determine if an item selected for purchase is an approved item and to apply at least a portion of the financial balance toward the purchase of the selected item only if the selected item is an approved item. Other voucher systems and associated methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik BenDon Bjoraker, Mark A. Schultz, Token Lee Oakman