Patents by Inventor James G. Blodgett

James G. Blodgett 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: 20140214554
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing complete electronic commerce (“E-Commerce”) transactions and solutions for a marketing company's products via the World Wide Web, including facilities for signing up new customers and recruiting, training and supporting new Independent Business Owners through an interactive online process. In another aspect, the present invention relates to the combination of a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity using both electronic commerce and face-to-face transactions. The present invention is also directed to a system and method for combining a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity, so that Independent Business Owners participating in the marketing plan can introduce customers to a membership buying opportunity and earn bonuses or commissions based on the purchases by those members, while Members in the buying opportunity can consume products or, at their option, qualify to become Independent Business Owners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: Amway Corp.
    Inventors: Gregory J. Lang, James G. Blodgett, Daniel A. Arganbright, Aaron M. Kamphuis, Andrew J. Popp, Gary A. Mahieu, Aaron M. Krivitzky
  • Patent number: 8688539
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing complete electronic commerce (“E-Commerce”) transactions and solutions for a marketing company's products via the World Wide Web, including facilities for signing up new customers and recruiting, training and supporting new Independent Business Owners through an interactive online process. In another aspect, the present invention relates to the combination of a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity using both electronic commerce and face-to-face transactions. The present invention is also directed to a system and method for combining a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity, so that Independent Business Owners participating in the marketing plan can introduce customers to a membership buying opportunity and earn bonuses or commissions based on the purchases by those members, while Members in the buying opportunity can consume products or, at their option, qualify to become Independent Business Owners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Amway Corp.
    Inventors: David L. Bamborough, James G. Blodgett, William R. Dangl, Robin A. Horder-Koop, James P. Hunking, Kenneth J. McDonald, John P. Parker, Kelly K. Savage, Claire E. Zevalkink, Thomas D. Paasche
  • Patent number: 8666838
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing complete electronic commerce (“E-Commerce”) transactions and solutions for a marketing company's products via the World Wide Web, including facilities for signing up new customers and recruiting, training and supporting new Independent Business Owners through an interactive online process. In another aspect, the present invention relates to the combination of a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity using both electronic commerce and face-to-face transactions. The present invention is also directed to a system and method for combining a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity, so that Independent Business Owners participating in the marketing plan can introduce customers to a membership buying opportunity and earn bonuses or commissions based on the purchases by those members, while Members in the buying opportunity can consume products or, at their option, qualify to become Independent Business Owners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Amway Corp.
    Inventors: David L. Bamborough, James G. Blodgett, William R. Dangl, Robin A. Horder-Koop, James P. Hunking, Kenneth J. McDonald, John P. Parker, Kelly K. Savage, Claire E. Zevalkink, Thomas D. Paasche
  • Publication number: 20130013420
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing complete electronic commerce (“E-Commerce”) transactions and solutions for a marketing company's products via the World Wide Web, including facilities for signing up new customers and recruiting, training and supporting new Independent Business Owners through an interactive online process. In another aspect, the present invention relates to the combination of a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity using both electronic commerce and face-to-face transactions. The present invention is also directed to a system and method for combining a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity, so that Independent Business Owners participating in the marketing plan can introduce customers to a membership buying opportunity and earn bonuses or commissions based on the purchases by those members, while Members in the buying opportunity can consume products or, at their option, qualify to become Independent Business Owners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventors: David L. Bamborough, James G. Blodgett, William R. Dangl, Robin A. Horder-Koop, James P. Hunking, Kenneth J. McDonald, John P. Parker, Kelly K. Savage, Claire E. Zevalkink, Thomas D. Paasche
  • Publication number: 20120278153
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing complete electronic commerce (“E-Commerce”) transactions and solutions for a marketing company's products via the World Wide Web, including facilities for signing up new customers and recruiting, training and supporting new Independent Business Owners through an interactive online process. In another aspect, the present invention relates to the combination of a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity using both electronic commerce and face-to-face transactions. The present invention is also directed to a system and method for combining a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity, so that Independent Business Owners participating in the marketing plan can introduce customers to a membership buying opportunity and earn bonuses or commissions based on the purchases by those members, while Members in the buying opportunity can consume products or, at their option, qualify to become Independent Business Owners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventors: David L. Bamborough, James G. Blodgett, William R. Dangl, Robin A. Horder-Koop, James P. Hunking, Kenneth J. McDonald, John P. Parker, Kelly K. Savage, Claire E. Zevalkink, Thomas D. Paasche
  • Patent number: 8239272
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing complete electronic commerce (“E-Commerce”) transactions and solutions for a marketing company's products via the World Wide Web, including facilities for signing up new customers and recruiting, training and supporting new Independent Business Owners through an interactive online process. In another aspect, the present invention relates to the combination of a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity using both electronic commerce and face-to-face transactions. The present invention is also directed to a system and method for combining a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity, so that Independent Business Owners participating in the marketing plan can introduce customers to a membership buying opportunity and earn bonuses or commissions based on the purchases by those members, while Members in the buying opportunity can consume products or, at their option, qualify to become Independent Business Owners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Amway Corp.
    Inventors: David L. Bamborough, James G. Blodgett, William R. Dangl, Robin A. Horder-Koop, James P. Hunking, Kenneth J. McDonald, John P. Parker, Kelly K. Savage, Claire E. Zevalkink, Thomas D. Paasche
  • Publication number: 20100262478
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing complete electronic commerce (“E-Commerce”) transactions and solutions for a marketing company's products via the World Wide Web, including facilities for signing up new customers and recruiting, training and supporting new Independent Business Owners through an interactive online process. In another aspect, the present invention relates to the combination of a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity using both electronic commerce and face-to-face transactions. The present invention is also directed to a system and method for combining a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity, so that Independent Business Owners participating in the marketing plan can introduce customers to a membership buying opportunity and earn bonuses or commissions based on the purchases by those members, while Members in the buying opportunity can consume products or, at their option, qualify to become Independent Business Owners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventors: David L. Bamborough, James G. Blodgett, William R. Dangl, Robin A. Horder-Koop, James P. Hunking, Kenneth J. McDonald, John P. Parker, Kelly K. Savage, Claire E. Zevalkink, Thomas D. Paasche
  • Patent number: 7778884
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing complete electronic commerce (“E-Commerce”) transactions and solutions for a marketing company's products via the World Wide Web, including facilities for signing up new customers and recruiting, training and supporting new Independent Business Owners through an interactive online process. In another aspect, the present invention relates to the combination of a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity using both electronic commerce and face-to-face transactions. The present invention is also directed to a system and method for combining a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity, so that Independent Business Owners participating in the marketing plan can introduce customers to a membership buying opportunity and earn bonuses or commissions based on the purchases by those members, while Members in the buying opportunity can consume products or, at their option, qualify to become Independent Business Owners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Amway Corp.
    Inventors: David L. Bamborough, James G. Blodgett, William R. Dangl, Robin A. Horder-Koop, James P. Hunking, Kenneth J. McDonald, John P. Parker, Kelly K. Savage, Claire E. Zevalkink, Thomas D. Paasche
  • Patent number: 6980962
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing complete electronic commerce (“E-Commerce”) transactions and solutions for a marketing company's products via the World Wide Web, including facilities for signing up new customers and recruiting, training and supporting new Independent Business Owners through an interactive online process. In another aspect, the present invention relates to the combination of a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity using both electronic commerce and face-to-face transactions. The present invention is also directed to a system and method for combining a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity, so that Independent Business Owners participating in the marketing plan can introduce customers to a membership buying opportunity and earn bonuses or commissions based on the purchases by those members, while Members in the buying opportunity can consume products or, at their option, qualify to become Independent Business Owners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Quixtar Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel A. Arganbright, Dave Bamborough, Randy S. Bancino, James G. Blodgett, Bruce H. Carlson, William Dangl, William Hazard, Robin Horder-Koop, Jim Hunking, Aaron M. Kamphuis, Gregory J. Lang, Gary A. Mahieu, Kathryn E. McCormick, Kenneth J. McDonald, John P. Parker, Andrew J. Popp, Kelly K. Savage, Steven R. Visser, Claire Zevalkink