Patents by Inventor Joseph Smola

Joseph Smola 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: 20230103580
    Abstract: A system and method is presented for product substantiation and promotion redemption. A purchased product list is transmitted from a retail store system to a promotion analysis server along with a user identifier. The promotion analysis server identifies promotions available to the user, and then considers whether the benefits under the promotions are still available to the user. Discounts for available promotions related to the purchased product list are calculated and transmitted to the retail store system for deduction from the transactions. An approved product list can be provided that filters the purchased product list before transmittal. The approved product list can include promotions from a plurality of programs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Applicant: Solutran, LLC
    Inventors: Barry J. Nordstrand, James Joseph Smola, Jason Lynn Prigge
  • Patent number: 11468469
    Abstract: A system and method is presented for product substantiation and promotion redemption. A purchased product list is transmitted from a retail store system to a promotion analysis server along with a user identifier. The promotion analysis server identifies promotions available to the user, and then considers whether the benefits under the promotions are still available to the user. Discounts for available promotions related to the purchased product list are calculated and transmitted to the retail store system for deduction from the transactions. An approved product list can be provided that filters the purchased product list before transmittal. The approved product list can include promotions from a plurality of programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Solutran, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry J. Nordstrand, Jason Lynn Prigge, James Joseph Smola
  • Patent number: 11315141
    Abstract: A system and method is presented for product substantiation and promotion redemption. A purchased product list is transmitted from a retail store system to a promotion analysis server along with a user identifier. The promotion analysis server identifies promotions available to the user, and then considers whether the benefits under the promotions are still available to the user. Discounts for available promotions related to the purchased product list are calculated and transmitted to the retail store system for deduction from the transactions. An approved product list can be provided that filters the purchased product list before transmittal. The approved product list can include promotions from a plurality of programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Solutran, LLC
    Inventors: Barry J. Nordstrand, Jason Lynn Prigge, James Joseph Smola
  • Publication number: 20220044274
    Abstract: A system and method is presented for product substantiation and promotion redemption. A purchased product list is transmitted from a retail store system to a promotion analysis server along with a user identifier. The promotion analysis server identifies promotions available to the user, and then considers whether the benefits under the promotions are still available to the user. Discounts for available promotions related to the purchased product list are calculated and transmitted to the retail store system for deduction from the transactions. A promotion product filter can be provided that filters the purchased product list before transmittal. The promotion product filter can include promotions from a plurality of programs. SNAP and Enhanced SNAP benefits can be provided along with the discount benefits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: Solutran, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry J. Nordstrand, Jason Lynn Prigge, James Joseph Smola
  • Patent number: 11004104
    Abstract: A system and method is presented for product substantiation and promotion redemption. A purchased product list is transmitted from a retail store system to a promotion analysis server along with a user identifier. The promotion analysis server identifies promotions available to the user, and then considers whether the benefits under the promotions are still available to the user. Discounts for available promotions related to the purchased product list are calculated and transmitted to the retail store system for deduction from the transactions. A promotion product filter can be provided that filters the purchased product list before transmittal. The promotion product filter can include promotions from a plurality of programs. SNAP and Enhanced SNAP benefits can be provided along with the discount benefits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Solutran, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry J. Nordstrand, Jason Lynn Prigge, James Joseph Smola
  • Patent number: 11004105
    Abstract: A system and method is presented for product substantiation and promotion redemption. A purchased product list is transmitted from a retail store system to a promotion analysis server along with a user identifier. The promotion analysis server identifies promotions available to the user, and then considers whether the benefits under the promotions are still available to the user. Discounts for available promotions related to the purchased product list are calculated and transmitted to the retail store system for deduction from the transactions. A promotion product filter can be provided that filters the purchased product list before transmittal. The promotion product filter can include promotions from a plurality of programs. SNAP and Enhanced SNAP benefits can be provided along with the discount benefits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Solutran, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry J. Nordstrand, Jason Lynn Prigge, James Joseph Smola
  • Publication number: 20200302472
    Abstract: A system and method is presented for product substantiation and promotion redemption. A purchased product list is transmitted from a retail store system to a promotion analysis server along with a user identifier. The promotion analysis server identifies promotions available to the user, and then considers whether the benefits under the promotions are still available to the user. Discounts for available promotions related to the purchased product list are calculated and transmitted to the retail store system for deduction from the transactions. An approved product list can be provided that filters the purchased product list before transmittal. The approved product list can include promotions from a plurality of programs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: Solutran, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry J. Nordstrand, James Joseph Smola, Jason Lynn Prigge
  • Publication number: 20200302471
    Abstract: A system and method is presented for product substantiation and promotion redemption. A purchased product list is transmitted from a retail store system to a promotion analysis server along with a user identifier. The promotion analysis server identifies promotions available to the user, and then considers whether the benefits under the promotions are still available to the user. Discounts for available promotions related to the purchased product list are calculated and transmitted to the retail store system for deduction from the transactions. An approved product list can be provided that filters the purchased product list before transmittal. The approved product list can include promotions from a plurality of programs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: Solutran, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry J. Nordstrand, James Joseph Smola, Jason Lynn Prigge
  • Publication number: 20200286117
    Abstract: A system and method is presented for product substantiation and promotion redemption. A purchased product list is transmitted from a retail store system to a promotion analysis server along with a user identifier. The promotion analysis server identifies promotions available to the user, and then considers whether the benefits under the promotions are still available to the user. Discounts for available promotions related to the purchased product list are calculated and transmitted to the retail store system for deduction from the transactions. An approved product list can be provided that filters the purchased product list before transmittal. The approved product list can include promotions from a plurality of programs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicant: Solutran, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry J. Nordstrand, Jason Lynn Prigge, James Joseph Smola
  • Publication number: 20200286118
    Abstract: A system and method is presented for product substantiation and promotion redemption. A purchased product list is transmitted from a retail store system to a promotion analysis server along with a user identifier. The promotion analysis server identifies promotions available to the user, and then considers whether the benefits under the promotions are still available to the user. Discounts for available promotions related to the purchased product list are calculated and transmitted to the retail store system for deduction from the transactions. An approved product list can be provided that filters the purchased product list before transmittal. The approved product list can include promotions from a plurality of programs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicant: Solutran, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry J. Nordstrand, James Joseph Smola, Jason Lynn Prigge
  • Publication number: 20200273060
    Abstract: A system and method is presented for product substantiation and promotion redemption. A purchased product list is transmitted from a retail store system to a promotion analysis server along with a user identifier. The promotion analysis server identifies promotions available to the user, and then considers whether the benefits under the promotions are still available to the user. Discounts for available promotions related to the purchased product list are calculated and transmitted to the retail store system for deduction from the transactions. An approved product list can be provided that filters the purchased product list before transmittal. The approved product list can include promotions from a plurality of programs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: Solutran, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry J. Nordstrand, Jason Lynn Prigge, James Joseph Smola
  • Patent number: 10685369
    Abstract: A system and method is presented for product substantiation and promotion redemption. A purchased product list is transmitted from a retail store system to a promotion analysis server along with a user identifier. The promotion analysis server identifies promotions available to the user, and then considers whether the benefits under the promotions are still available to the user. Discounts for available promotions related to the purchased product list are calculated and transmitted to the retail store system for deduction from the transactions. An approved product list can be provided that filters the purchased product list before transmittal. The approved product list can include promotions from a plurality of programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Solutran, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry J. Nordstrand, Jason Lynn Prigge, James Joseph Smola
  • Publication number: 20200151754
    Abstract: A system and method is presented for product substantiation and promotion redemption. A purchased product list is transmitted from a retail store system to a promotion analysis server along with a user identifier. The promotion analysis server identifies promotions available to the user, and then considers whether the benefits under the promotions are still available to the user. Discounts for available promotions related to the purchased product list are calculated and transmitted to the retail store system for deduction from the transactions. A promotion product filter can be provided that filters the purchased product list before transmittal. The promotion product filter can include promotions from a plurality of programs. SNAP and Enhanced SNAP benefits can be provided along with the discount benefits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: Solutran, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry J. Nordstrand, Jason Lynn Prigge, James Joseph Smola
  • Publication number: 20200151755
    Abstract: A system and method is presented for product substantiation and promotion redemption. A purchased product list is transmitted from a retail store system to a promotion analysis server along with a user identifier. The promotion analysis server identifies promotions available to the user, and then considers whether the benefits under the promotions are still available to the user. Discounts for available promotions related to the purchased product list are calculated and transmitted to the retail store system for deduction from the transactions. A promotion product filter can be provided that filters the purchased product list before transmittal. The promotion product filter can include promotions from a plurality of programs. SNAP and Enhanced SNAP benefits can be provided along with the discount benefits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: Solutran, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry J. Nordstrand, Jason Lynn Prigge, James Joseph Smola
  • Patent number: 10558997
    Abstract: A system and method is presented for product substantiation and promotion redemption. A purchased product list is transmitted from a retail store system to a promotion analysis server along with a user identifier. The promotion analysis server identifies promotions available to the user, and then considers whether the benefits under the promotions are still available to the user. Discounts for available promotions related to the purchased product list are calculated and transmitted to the retail store system for deduction from the transactions. An approved product list can be provided that filters the purchased product list before transmittal. The approved product list can include promotions from a plurality of programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: SOLUTRAN, INC.
    Inventors: Barry J. Nordstrand, Jason Lynn Prigge, James Joseph Smola
  • Patent number: 10552861
    Abstract: A system and method is presented for product substantiation and promotion redemption. A purchased product list is transmitted from a retail store system to a promotion analysis server along with a user identifier. The promotion analysis server identifies promotions available to the user, and then considers whether the benefits under the promotions are still available to the user. Discounts for available promotions related to the purchased product list are calculated and transmitted to the retail store system for deduction from the transactions. A promotion product filter can be provided that filters the purchased product list before transmittal. The promotion product filter can include promotions from a plurality of programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Solutran, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry J. Nordstrand, Jason Lynn Prigge, James Joseph Smola
  • Publication number: 20180121948
    Abstract: A system and method is presented for product substantiation and promotion redemption. A purchased product list is transmitted from a retail store system to a promotion analysis server along with a user identifier. The promotion analysis server identifies promotions available to the user, and then considers whether the benefits under the promotions are still available to the user. Discounts for available promotions related to the purchased product list are calculated and transmitted to the retail store system for deduction from the transactions. An approved product list can be provided that filters the purchased product list before transmittal. The approved product list can include promotions from a plurality of programs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Applicant: Solutran, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry J. Nordstrand, Jason Lynn Prigge, James Joseph Smola
  • Publication number: 20180033039
    Abstract: A system and method is presented for product substantiation and promotion redemption. A purchased product list is transmitted from a retail store system to a promotion analysis server along with a user identifier. The promotion analysis server identifies promotions available to the user, and then considers whether the benefits under the promotions are still available to the user. Discounts for available promotions related to the purchased product list are calculated and transmitted to the retail store system for deduction from the transactions. A promotion product filter can be provided that filters the purchased product list before transmittal. The promotion product filter can include promotions from a plurality of programs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: Solutran, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry J. Nordstrand, Jason Lynn Prigge, James Joseph Smola
  • Publication number: 20160260120
    Abstract: A system and method is presented for product substantiation and promotion redemption. A purchased product list is transmitted from a retail store system to a promotion analysis server along with a user identifier. The promotion analysis server identifies promotions available to the user, and then considers whether the benefits under the promotions are still available to the user. Discounts for available promotions related to the purchased product list are calculated and transmitted to the retail store system for deduction from the transactions. An approved product list can be provided that filters the purchased product list before transmittal. The approved product list can include promotions from a plurality of programs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: SOLUTRAN, INC.
    Inventors: Barry J. Nordstrand, Jason Lynn Prigge, James Joseph Smola
  • Publication number: 20160189125
    Abstract: A system and method is presented for product substantiation and promotion redemption. A purchased product list is transmitted from a retail store system to a promotion analysis server along with a user identifier. The promotion analysis server identifies promotions available to the user, and then considers whether the benefits under the promotions are still available to the user. Discounts for available promotions related to the purchased product list are calculated and transmitted to the retail store system for deduction from the transactions. A promotion product filter can be provided that filters the purchased product list before transmittal. The promotion product filter can include promotions from a plurality of programs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: SOLUTRAN, INC.
    Inventors: Barry J. Nordstrand, James Joseph Smola, Jason Lynn Prigge