Patents by Inventor Joel Burlin

Joel Burlin 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: 20140337157
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to computer and web-based marketplace for moving services. Specifically, this invention relates to systems and methods for providing consumers with quotes for moving services from multiple movers. Embodiments of the present invention allow a consumer to provide details about their move and for movers to provide a customized quote for services based upon the specifics of that consumer's move.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventor: Joel Burlin
  • Patent number: 8401910
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for selling goods and services. In one embodiment, a method is described that comprises receiving volume pricing information relating to a product or a service and receiving a first predetermined time period indicating a time period that the product or service may be offered for sale. Refined volume pricing information is then calculated from the volume pricing information. The product or service is then offered electronically for sale for a duration as indicated by the first predetermined time period and including the refined volume pricing information associated with the product or service. Purchase orders are received from potential buyers. A final purchase price is then calculated for the product or service based on the number of purchase orders received during the predetermined time period and the refined volume pricing information. Finally, potential buyers are notified of the final purchase price.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Inventor: Joel Burlin
  • Publication number: 20120203650
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for selling goods and services. In one embodiment, a method is described that comprises receiving volume pricing information relating to a product or a service and receiving a first predetermined time period indicating a time period that the product or service may be offered for sale. Refined volume pricing information is then calculated from the volume pricing information. The product or service is then offered electronically for sale for a duration as indicated by the first predetermined time period and including the refined volume pricing information associated with the product or service. Purchase orders are received from potential buyers. A final purchase price is then calculated for the product or service based on the number of purchase orders received during the predetermined time period and the refined volume pricing information. Finally, potential buyers are notified of the final purchase price.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventor: Joel Burlin