Patents by Inventor Joanne Zaiac

Joanne Zaiac 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: 20180165702
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a loyalty program on a network-wide level. Embodiments may associate UPC and SKU data on a network level to reward consumers and/or to analyze the data for a variety of business purposes, such as market segmentation analyses and/or analyses relating to consumer spending behaviors or patterns, for example. In accordance with one embodiment, the network may comprise any number of participants, including consumers (such as primary and supplementary members of an aggregate consumer account), retailers (e.g. including any of their employees), manufacturers, third-party providers, and the like. In accordance with one embodiment, this disclosure enables participation by supplementary members who are associated with a primary member and, in this manner, facilitates the tracking of supplementary member purchasing behavior, reward points earning behavior, and reward points redemption behavior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Fauziah B. Ariff, Theodore S. Voltmer, Donna A. Antonucci, Scott M. Greenhut, John Hayes, Kendall Sneddon, Christine D. Ciccarone, Jason Ewell, Johnson Lam, Joanne Zaiac, Laura Lang, Seraj Bharwani, Michel P. Zeisser, Joseph Fernandes, Elizabeth Hilton Segal
  • Patent number: 9842345
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a loyalty program on a network-wide level. Embodiments may associate UPC and SKU data on a network level to reward consumers and/or to analyze the data for a variety of business purposes, such as market segmentation analyzes and/or analyzes relating to consumer spending behaviors or patterns, for example. In accordance with one embodiment, the network may comprise any number of participants, including consumers (such as primary and supplementary members of an aggregate consumer account), retailers (e.g. including any of their employees), manufacturers, third-party providers, and the like. In accordance with one embodiment, this disclosure enables participation by supplementary members who are associated with a primary member and, in this manner, facilitates the tracking of supplementary member purchasing behavior, reward points earning behavior, and reward points redemption behavior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: GULA CONSULTING LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
    Inventors: Fauziah B. Ariff, Theodore S. Voltmer, Donna A. Antonucci, Scott M. Greenhut, John Hayes, Kendall Sneddon, Christine D. Ciccarone, Jason Ewell, Johnson Lam, Joanne Zaiac, Laura Lang, Seraj Bharwani, Michel P. Zeisser, Joseph Fernandes, Elizabeth Hilton Segal
  • Publication number: 20140195314
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a loyalty program on a network-wide level. Embodiments may associate UPC and SKU data on a network level to reward consumers and/or to analyze the data for a variety of business purposes, such as market segmentation analyses and/or analyses relating to consumer spending behaviors or patterns, for example. In accordance with one embodiment, the network may comprise any number of participants, including consumers (such as primary and supplementary members of an aggregate consumer account), retailers (e.g. including any of their employees), manufacturers, third-party providers, and the like. In accordance with one embodiment, this disclosure enables participation by supplementary members who are associated with a primary member and, in this manner, facilitates the tracking of supplementary member purchasing behavior, reward points earning behavior, and reward points redemption behavior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: PROPULSION REMOTE HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Fauziah B. Ariff, Theodore S. Voltmer, Donna A. Antonucci, Scott M. Greenhut, John Hayes, Kendall Sneddon, Christine D. Ciccarone, Jason Ewell, Johnson Lam, Joanne Zaiac, Laura Lang, Seraj Bharwani, Michel P. Zeisser, Joseph Fernandes, Elizabeth Hilton Segal
  • Patent number: 8626582
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system for implementing a loyalty program on a network-wide level. The system associates UPC and SKU data on a network level to reward consumers and/or to analyze the data for a variety of business purposes, such as market segmentation analysis and/or analysis relating to consumer spending behaviors or patterns, for example. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the network may comprise any number of participants, including consumers (such primary and supplementary members of an aggregate consumer account), retailers (and any of their employees), manufacturers, third-party providers, and the like. In accordance with one aspect, the system enables participation by supplementary members who are associated with a primary member and, in this manner, facilitates the tracking of supplementary member purchasing behavior, reward points earning behavior, and reward points redemption behavior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Propulsion Remote Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Fauziah B. Ariff, Theodore S. Voltmer, Donna A. Antonucci, Scott M. Greenhut, John Hayes, Kendall Sneddon, Christine D. Ciccarone, Jason Ewell, Johnson Lam, Joanne Zaiac, Laura Lang, Seraj Bharwani, Michel P. Zeisser, Joseph Fernandes, Elizabeth Hilton Segal
  • Publication number: 20110302020
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system for implementing a loyalty program on a network-wide level. The system associates UPC and SKU data on a network level to reward consumers and/or to analyze the data for a variety of business purposes, such as market segmentation analyses and/or analyses relating to consumer spending behaviors or patterns, for example. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the network may comprise any number of participants, including consumers (such primary and supplementary members of an aggregate consumer account), retailers (and any of their employees), manufacturers, third-party providers, and the like. In accordance with one aspect, the system enables participation by supplementary members who are associated with a primary member and, in this manner, facilitates the tracking of supplementary member purchasing behavior, reward points earning behavior, and reward points redemption behavior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Fauziah B. Ariff, Theodore S. Voltmer, Donna A. Antonucci, Scott M. Greenhut, John Hayes, Kendall Sneddon, Christine D. Ciccarone, Jason Ewell, Johnson Lam, Joanne Zaiac, Laura Lang, Seraj Bharwani, Michel P. Zeisser, Joseph Fernandes, Elizabeth Hilton Segal
  • Patent number: 8024220
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system for implementing a loyalty program on a network-wide level. The system associates UPC and SKU data on a network level to reward consumers and/or to analyze the data for a variety of business purposes, such as market segmentation analyses and/or analyses relating to consumer spending behaviors or patterns, for example. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the network may comprise any number of participants, including consumers (such primary and supplementary members of an aggregate consumer account), retailers (and any of their employees), manufacturers, third-party providers, and the like. In accordance with one aspect, the system enables participation by supplementary members who are associated with a primary member and, in this manner, facilitates the tracking of supplementary member purchasing behavior, reward points earning behavior, and reward points redemption behavior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Fauziah B Ariff, Theodore S Voltmer, Donna A Antonucci, Scott M Greenhut, John Hayes, Kendall Sneddon, Christine D Ciccarone, Jason Ewell, Johnson Lam, Joanne Zaiac, Laura Lang, Seraq Bharwani, Michel P Zeisser, Joseph Fernandes, Elizabeth Hilton Segel
  • Patent number: 7813955
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system for implementing a loyalty program on a network-wide level. The system associates UPC and SKU data on a network level to reward consumers and/or to analyze the data for a variety of business purposes, such as market segmentation analyses and/or analyses relating to consumer spending behaviors or patterns, for example. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the network may comprise any number of participants, including consumers (such primary and supplementary members of an aggregate consumer account), retailers (and any of their employees), manufacturers, third-party providers, and the like. In accordance with one aspect, the system enables participation by supplementary members who are associated with a primary member and, in this manner, facilitates the tracking of supplementary member purchasing behavior, reward points earning behavior, and reward points redemption behavior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Fauziah B Ariff, Theodore S Voltmer, Donna A Antonucci, Scott M Greenhut, John Hayes, Kendall Sneddon, Christine D Ciccarone, Jason Ewell, Johnson Lam, Joanne Zaiac, Laura Lang, Seraq Bharwani, Michel P Zeisser, Joseph Fernandes, Elizabeth Hilton Segel
  • Patent number: 7613628
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system for implementing a loyalty program on a network-wide level. The system associates UPC and SKU data on a network level to reward consumers and/or to analyze the data for a variety of business purposes, such as market segmentation analyses and/or analyses relating to consumer spending behaviors or patterns, for example. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the network may comprise any number of participants, including consumers (such primary and supplementary members of an aggregate consumer account), retailers (and any of their employees), manufacturers, third-party providers, and the like. In accordance with one aspect, the system enables participation by supplementary members who are associated with a primary member and, in this manner, facilitates the tracking of supplementary member purchasing behavior, reward points earning behavior, and reward points redemption behavior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Fauziah B. Ariff, Theodore S. Voltmer, Donna A. Antonucci, Scott M. Greenhut, John Hayes, Kendall Sneddon, Christine D. Ciccarone, Jason Ewell, Johnson Lam, Joanne Zaiac, Laura Lang, Seraq Bharwani, Michel P. Zeisser, Joseph Fernandes, Elizabeth Hilton Segel
  • Publication number: 20080077499
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system for implementing a loyalty program on a network-wide level. The system associates UPC and SKU data on a network level to reward consumers and/or to analyze the data for a variety of business purposes, such as market segmentation analyses and/or analyses relating to consumer spending behaviors or patterns, for example. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the network may comprise any number of participants, including consumers (such primary and supplementary members of an aggregate consumer account), retailers (and any of their employees), manufacturers, third-party providers, and the like. In accordance with one aspect, the system enables participation by supplementary members who are associated with a primary member and, in this manner, facilitates the tracking of supplementary member purchasing behavior, reward points earning behavior, and reward points redemption behavior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Applicant: AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES CO., INC.
    Inventors: Fauziah ARIFF, Theodore Voltmer, Donna Antonucci, Scott Greenhut, John Hayes, Kendall Sneddon, Christine Ciccarone, Jason Ewell, Johnson Lam, Joanne Zaiac, Laura Lang, Seraj Bharwani, Michel Zeisser, Joseph Fernandes, Elizabeth Segel
  • Publication number: 20080077498
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system for implementing a loyalty program on a network-wide level. The system associates UPC and SKU data on a network level to reward consumers and/or to analyze the data for a variety of business purposes, such as market segmentation analyses and/or analyses relating to consumer spending behaviors or patterns, for example. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the network may comprise any number of participants, including consumers (such primary and supplementary members of an aggregate consumer account), retailers (and any of their employees), manufacturers, third-party providers, and the like. In accordance with one aspect, the system enables participation by supplementary members who are associated with a primary member and, in this manner, facilitates the tracking of supplementary member purchasing behavior, reward points earning behavior, and reward points redemption behavior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Applicant: AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES CO., INC.
    Inventors: Fauziah ARIFF, Theodore Voltmer, Donna Antonucci, Scott Greenhut, John Hayes, Kendall Sneddon, Christine Ciccarone, Jason Ewell, Johnson Lam, Joanne Zaiac, Laura Lang, Seraj Bharwani, Michel Zeisser, Joseph Fernandes, Elizabeth Segel
  • Publication number: 20020188509
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system for implementing a loyalty program on a network-wide level. The system associates UPC and SKU data on a network level to reward consumers and/or to analyze the data for a variety of business purposes, such as market segmentation analyses and/or analyses relating to consumer spending behaviors or patterns, for example. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the network may comprise any number of participants, including consumers (such primary and supplementary members of an aggregate consumer account), retailers (and any of their employees), manufacturers, third-party providers, and the like. In accordance with one aspect, the system enables participation by supplementary members who are associated with a primary member and, in this manner, facilitates the tracking of supplementary member purchasing behavior, reward points earning behavior, and reward points redemption behavior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventors: Fauziah B. Ariff, Theodore S. Voltmer, Donna A. Antonucci, Scott M. Greenhut, John Hayes, Kendall Sneddon, Christine D. Ciccarone, Jason Ewell, Johnson Lam, Joanne Zaiac, Laura Lang, Seraj Bharwani, Michael P. Zeisser, Joseph Fernandes, Elizabeth Hilton Segel