Patents by Inventor John C. Herman

John C. Herman 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: 20120284116
    Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention generally relate to systems, methods, and computer program products for incentivized network advertising and data aggregation. One embodiment, for example, provides a network advertising program that rewards consumer participation. In one aspect, the consumer can select topics for the advertisements that are provided to—and that generate rewards for—the consumer. Another embodiment provides methods for aggregating transactional data associated with consumer products, wherein rewards are provided based on advertisements presented to the consumer in view of provided sales transaction data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventors: John C. Herman, Cary Anthony Jardin
  • Publication number: 20040093698
    Abstract: A clip device for securing an item is provided. The clip device is securable to an object. The clip device comprises a main body having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front edge, and a back edge. A supporting wall extends from the front edge in general direction away from the top surface. A clip mechanism extends from the supporting wall over the top surface for securing the clip device to an object. An item retaining mechanism extends substantially along the back edge for releasably securing the item within the lip portion adjacent and against the bottom surface of the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventor: John C. Herman
  • Patent number: D479350
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Inventor: John C. Herman
  • Patent number: D483955
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Inventor: John C. Herman
  • Patent number: D596394
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Inventor: John C. Herman
  • Patent number: D598278
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Inventor: John C. Herman