Patents by Inventor Keith Meier

Keith Meier 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: 20240029099
    Abstract: Systems and methods for subscription-based product referrals are provided. In example embodiments, a user request to refer a subscription is received. A user selection of a social network connection having a social network relationship with the user on a social network service is received. A referral request is transmitted to a device of the social network connection. Acceptance of the referral request is determined. Based on determining acceptance of the referral request, a credit is provided to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventor: Keith Meier
  • Patent number: 11830020
    Abstract: Systems and methods for subscription-based product referrals are provided. In example embodiments, a user request to refer a subscription is received. A user selection of a social network connection having a social network relationship with the user on a social network service is received. A referral request is transmitted to a device of the social network connection. Acceptance of the referral request is determined. Based on determining acceptance of the referral request, a credit is provided to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: ASSURANT, INC.
    Inventor: Keith Meier
  • Publication number: 20210365974
    Abstract: Systems and methods for subscription-based product referrals are provided. In example embodiments, a user request to refer a subscription is received. A user selection of a social network connection having a social network relationship with the user on a social network service is received. A referral request is transmitted to a device of the social network connection. Acceptance of the referral request is determined. Based on determining acceptance of the referral request, a credit is provided to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventor: Keith Meier
  • Patent number: 11107106
    Abstract: Systems and methods for subscription-based product referrals are provided. In example embodiments, a user request to refer a subscription is received. A user selection of a social network connection having a social network relationship with the user on a social network service is received. A referral request is transmitted to a device of the social network connection. Acceptance of the referral request is determined. Based on determining acceptance of the referral request, a credit is provided to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Assurant, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith Meier
  • Publication number: 20190370840
    Abstract: Systems and methods for subscription-based product referrals are provided. In example embodiments, a user request to refer a subscription is received. A user selection of a social network connection having a social network relationship with the user on a social network service is received. A referral request is transmitted to a device of the social network connection. Acceptance of the referral request is determined. Based on determining acceptance of the referral request, a credit is provided to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventor: Keith Meier
  • Publication number: 20160162923
    Abstract: Systems and methods for subscription-based product referrals are provided. In example embodiments, a user request to refer a subscription is received. A user selection of a social network connection having a social network relationship with the user on a social network service is received. A referral request is transmitted to a device of the social network connection. Acceptance of the referral request is determined. Based on determining acceptance of the referral request, a credit is provided to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventor: Keith Meier
  • Publication number: 20060235953
    Abstract: A computer networking package that, in various embodiments, comprises: (1) networking software that installs, configures, and manages a home networking system; and (2) a service contract for providing phone or Internet-based technical support for the software and/or hardware used in the home networking system. In various embodiments, the networking software provides: (1) a wizard-based point/click tutorial for setting up a wired and/or wireless home network, (2) automatic configuration of the network for the sharing of documents, files, folders, photos, hard drives, and/or printers between computers within the home network, (3) local, offline technical support to allow customers to protect and restore the network's settings, internet browsers, and email programs, (4) a URL for connection to live technical assistance, e.g., via the Internet, and/or (5) an Internet connection and software required for the installation and set-up of the home network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventor: Keith Meier