Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Lymburner

Jeffrey Lymburner 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).

  • Computer auction system
    Patent number: 6266652
    Abstract: An auction system is disclosed which allows users to participate using their own computers suitably connected to the auction system. Preferably, this connection uses INTERNET. The invention involves a method and system for providing rapid feedback of a reverse auction process and removes the user from the process once an indication to purchase has been received. Rapid feedback in combination with security of information is achieved with the method and auction system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: Bid.Com International Inc.
    Inventors: Paul B. Godin, Jeffrey Lymburner
  • Computer auction system
    Publication number: 20010009005
    Abstract: An auction system is disclosed which allows users to participate using their own computers suitably connected to the auction system. Preferably, this connection uses INTERNET. The invention involves a method and system for providing rapid feedback of a reverse auction process and removes the user from the process once an indication to purchase has been received. Rapid feedback in combination with security of information is achieved with the method and auction system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2001
    Publication date: July 19, 2001
    Inventors: Paul H. Godin, Jeffrey Lymburner
  • Computer auction system
    Patent number: 5890138
    Abstract: An auction system is disclosed which allows users to participate using their own computers suitably connected to the auction system. Preferably, this connection uses INTERNET. The invention involves a method and system for providing rapid feedback of a reverse auction process and removes the user from the process once an indication to purchase has been received. Rapid feedback in combination with security of information is achieved with the method and auction system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Assignee: Bid.Com International Inc.
    Inventors: Paul B. Godin, Jeffrey Lymburner