Patents by Inventor John Edward Osborne, II

John Edward Osborne, II 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).

  • Patent number: 9773268
    Abstract: Systems herein relate to acquiring shopper insights from home product use and influencing shoppers to make additional future purchases of products. Further, the invention relates to electronically communicating with the shopper at the second moment of truth to provide the shopper with one or more influential messages including, but not limited to product information, e-coupons, discounts, surveys, ingredients, ingredient suggestions, recipe suggestions, entertaining, consumer reports, shopping list suggestions, wish list suggestions, and inventory list suggestions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: SUNRISE R&D HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Brett Bracewell Bonner, Titus Arthur Jones, Gregory Michael Menz, John Edward Osborne, II, Dion Brent Perkins, Christopher Todd Hjelm
  • Patent number: 8600828
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of acquiring actual real-time shopper behavior data during product selection of purchasable items by a shopper in a store. More specifically, disclosed herein are methods of using a communications multi-network, a First Moment of Truth device and a data collection device to track actual real-time shopper behavior data relating to the presumed locations of shoppers in a store, the time spent and location of time spent by a shopper while considering a purchasable item and products chosen for purchase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Sunrise R&D Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Brett Bracewell Bonner, Christopher Todd Hjelm, Titus Arthur Jones, John Edward Osborne, II, Dion Brent Perkins
  • Publication number: 20120245974
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of acquiring actual real-time shopper behavior data during product selection of purchasable items by a shopper in a store. More specifically, disclosed herein are methods of using a communications multi-network, a First Moment of Truth device and a data collection device to track actual real-time shopper behavior data relating to the presumed locations of shoppers in a store, the time spent and location of time spent by a shopper while considering a purchasable item and products chosen for purchase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: SUNRISE R&D HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Brett Bracewell Bonner, Christopher Todd Hjelm, Titus Arthur Jones, John Edward Osborne, II, Dion Brent Perkins
  • Patent number: 8195519
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of acquiring actual real-time shopper behavior data during product selection of purchasable items by a shopper in a store. More specifically, disclosed herein are methods of using a communications multi-network, a First Moment of Truth device and a data collection device to track actual real-time shopper behavior data relating to the presumed locations of shoppers in a store, the time spent and location of time spent by a shopper while considering a purchasable item and products chosen for purchase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Sunrise R&D Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Brett Bracewell Bonner, Christopher Todd Hjelm, Titus Arthur Jones, John Edward Osborne, II, Dion Brent Perkins
  • Patent number: 8050984
    Abstract: Provided herein is a system or systems for influencing shoppers while they consider making purchasing decisions in a retail establishment. Specifically, the method identifies the first moment of truth and attempts to influence shoppers during a shopper's first moment of truth based on the shopper's location within the retail establishment. The method transmits an acceptable influential message and transmits the message through a communication network to a shopper tracking device, which is in close proximity to a shopper during a shopping trip throughout a retail establishment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Sunrise R&D Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Brett Bracewell Bonner, Christopher Todd Hjelm, Titus Arthur Jones, John Edward Osborne, II, Dion Brent Perkins, Gregory Michael Menz
  • Publication number: 20110106624
    Abstract: Provided herein is a system or systems for influencing shoppers while they consider making purchasing decisions in a retail establishment. Specifically, the method identifies the first moment of truth and attempts to influence shoppers during a shopper's first moment of truth based on the shopper's location within the retail establishment. The method transmits an acceptable influential message and transmits the message through a communication network to a shopper tracking device, which is in close proximity to a shopper during a shopping trip throughout a retail establishment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Brett Bracewell BONNER, Christopher Todd Hjelm, Titus Arthur Jones, John Edward Osborne, II, Dion Brent Perkins, Gregory Michael Menz
  • Publication number: 20100262513
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of acquiring actual real-time shopper behavior data during product selection of purchasable items by a shopper in a store. More specifically, disclosed herein are methods of using a communications multi-network, a First Moment of Truth device and a data collection device to track actual real-time shopper behavior data relating to the presumed locations of shoppers in a store, the time spent and location of time spent by a shopper while considering a purchasable item and products chosen for purchase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: SUNRISE R&D HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Brett Bracewell Bonner, Christopher Todd Hjelm, Titus Arthur Jones, John Edward Osborne, II, Dion Brent Perkins
  • Patent number: 7792710
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for influencing shoppers while they consider making purchasing decisions in a retail establishment. Specifically, the systems and methods for influencing shoppers may occur during a shopper's first moment of truth by transmitting through a communication network one or more influential messages to a handheld wireless electronic device or intelligent shopping cart, which is in close proximity to a shopper during a shopping trip throughout a retail establishment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Sunrise R&D Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Brett Bracewell Bonner, Christopher Todd Hjelm, Titus Arthur Jones, John Edward Osborne, II, Dion Brent Perkins, Gregory Michael Menz
  • Patent number: 7783527
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for influencing shoppers while they consider making purchasing decisions in a retail establishment. Specifically, the systems and methods for influencing shoppers may occur during a shopper's first moment of truth by transmitting through a communication network one or more influential messages to a handheld wireless electronic device or intelligent shopping cart, which is in close proximity to a shopper during a shopping trip throughout a retail establishment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Sunrise R&D Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Brett Bracewell Bonner, Christopher Todd Hjelm, Titus Arthur Jones, John Edward Osborne, II, Dion Brent Perkins, Gregory Michael Menz
  • Patent number: 7742952
    Abstract: The invention provides systems of acquiring actual real-time shopper behavior data during product selection by a shopper in a store. More specifically, disclosed herein are systems of using a communications network, a First Moment of Truth device and a data collections device to track actual real-time shopper behavior data relating to the presumed locations of shoppers in a store, the time spent and location of time spent by a shopper while considering a product for selection and products chosen for purchase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Sunrise R&D Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Brett Bracewell Bonner, Christopher Todd Hjelm, Titus Arthur Jones, John Edward Osborne, II, Dion Brent Perkins
  • Patent number: 7739157
    Abstract: The invention relates to one or more methods for locating a shopper's, associate's, manager's or vendor's presumed position in a store using a communication multi-network for communication in the store. Specifically, at least one location device is positioned in proximity to, for example, a shopper such that the shopper's presumed position about the store may be known continuously or upon demand to the store.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Sunrise R&D Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Brett Bracewell Bonner, Christopher Todd Hjelm, Titus Arthur Jones, John Edward Osborne, II, Dion Brent Perkins
  • Patent number: 7734513
    Abstract: The invention relates to one or more systems for locating a shopper's, associate's, manager's or vendor's presumed position in a store using a communication multi-network for communication in the store. Specifically, at least one location device is positioned in proximity to, for example, a shopper such that the shopper's presumed position about the store may be known continuously or upon demand to the store.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Sunrise R&D Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Brett Bracewell Bonner, Christopher Todd Hjelm, Titus Arthur Jones, John Edward Osborne, II, Dion Brent Perkins
  • Publication number: 20100057541
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for influencing shoppers while they consider making purchasing decisions in a retail establishment. Specifically, the systems and methods for influencing shoppers may occur during a shopper's first moment of truth by transmitting through a communication network one or more influential messages to a handheld wireless electronic device or intelligent shopping cart, which is in close proximity to a shopper during a shopping trip throughout a retail establishment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: Sunrise R&D Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Brett Bracewell Bonner, Christopher Todd Hjelm, Titus Arthur Jones, John Edward Osborne, II, Dion Brent Perkins, Gregory Michael Menz
  • Publication number: 20100049594
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for influencing shoppers while they consider making purchasing decisions in a retail establishment. Specifically, the systems and methods for influencing shoppers may occur during a shopper's first moment of truth by transmitting through a communication network one or more influential messages to a handheld wireless electronic device or intelligent shopping cart, which is in close proximity to a shopper during a shopping trip throughout a retail establishment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: Sunrise R&D Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Brett Bracewell Bonner, Christopher Todd Hjelm, Titus Arthur Jones, John Edward Osborne, II, Dion Brent Perkins, Gregory Michael Menz
  • Publication number: 20090313089
    Abstract: Systems herein relate to acquiring shopper insights from home product use and influencing shoppers to make additional future purchases of products. Further, the invention relates to electronically communicating with the shopper at the second moment of truth to provide the shopper with one or more influential messages including, but not limited to product information, e-coupons, discounts, surveys, ingredients, ingredient suggestions, recipe suggestions, entertaining, consumer reports, shopping list suggestions, wish list suggestions, and inventory list suggestions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: THE KROGER CO.
    Inventors: Brett Bracewell Bonner, Titus Arthur Jones, Gregory Michael Menz, John Edward Osborne, II, Dion Brent Perkins, Christopher Todd Hjelm
  • Publication number: 20090240571
    Abstract: The invention provides systems of acquiring actual real-time shopper behavior data during product selection by a shopper in a store. More specifically, disclosed herein are systems of using a communications network, a First Moment of Truth device and a data collections device to track actual real-time shopper behavior data relating to the presumed locations of shoppers in a store, the time spent and location of time spent by a shopper while considering a product for selection and products chosen for purchase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: THE KROGER CO.
    Inventors: Brett Bracewell Bonner, Christopher Todd Hjelm, Titus Arthur Jones, John Edward Osborne, II, Dion Brent Perkins
  • Publication number: 20090224977
    Abstract: The invention relates to one or more methods for locating a shopper's, associate's, manager's or vendor's presumed position in a store using a communication multi-network for communication in the store. Specifically, at least one location device is positioned in proximity to, for example, a shopper such that the shopper's presumed position about the store may be known continuously or upon demand to the store.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: THE KROGER CO.
    Inventors: Brett Bracewell Bonner, Christopher Todd Hjelm, Titus Arthur Jones, John Edward Osborne, II, Dion Brent Perkins
  • Publication number: 20090179753
    Abstract: The invention relates to one or more systems for locating a shopper's, associate's, manager's or vendor's presumed position in a store using a communication multi-network for communication in the store. Specifically, at least one location device is positioned in proximity to, for example, a shopper such that the shopper's presumed position about the store may be known continuously or upon demand to the store.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: THE KROGER CO.
    Inventors: Brett Bracewell Bonner, Christopher Todd Hjelm, Titus Arthur Jones, John Edward Osborne, II, Dion Brent Perkins