Patents by Inventor Kristy Ann Caster

Kristy Ann Caster 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).

  • System, method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for evaluating search results for personalized product substitutions
    Patent number: 10430854
    Abstract: A system, method and computer product for allowing a processing device to generate search engine results to locate personalized product substitutions, filter the search results based on product characteristics and customer and retailer preferences, and provide personalized substitution recommendations to online grocery shoppers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: WALMART APOLLO, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Dean Guo, Mukesh Jain, Kristy Ann Caster, Mindi Yuan, Ioannis Pavlidis
  • System, method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for evaluating search results for matching ingredients to products
    Patent number: 10417688
    Abstract: A system, method and computer product for allowing a processing device to generate search engine results and match ingredients from a recipe or grocery list to products available for purchase from a retailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: WALMART APOLLO, LLC
    Inventors: Kristy Ann Caster, Ioannis Pavlidis, Mukesh Jain, Mindi Yuan
  • Techniques for item procurement
    Patent number: 10185985
    Abstract: A user registers with a reverse procurement service. The user then searches an electronic marketplace, which is external to a remote procurement service and, subsequently, selects various items to be placed in a shopping cart or project. Upon checkout, the items are submitted for approval to the remote procurement service which is external to the reverse procurement service. The remote procurement service obtains approval and sends payment information to the reverse procurement service. Upon receive of payment information, the reverse procurement service then initiates a process for providing the approved items to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: SaiPrasad Kapila, Musachy Barroso, Kristy Ann Caster, Ernesto Gonzalez, Max Lee Kanter
  • System, method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for evaluating search results for online grocery personalization
    Patent number: 10176508
    Abstract: A system, method and computer product for allowing a processing device to generate search engine results using a cobought model algorithm, filter the search results based on product information and past transaction data, and provide personalized recommendations for online grocery shoppers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: WALMART APOLLO, LLC
    Inventors: Mindi Yuan, Ioannis Pavlidis, Mukesh Jain, Kristy Ann Caster
  • SYSTEM, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIA FOR EVALUATING SEARCH RESULTS FOR ONLINE GROCERY PERSONALIZATION
    Publication number: 20170193586
    Abstract: A system, method and computer product for allowing a processing device to generate search engine results using a cobought model algorithm, filter the search results based on product information and past transaction data, and provide personalized recommendations for online grocery shoppers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Mindi Yuan, Ioannis Pavlidis, Mukesh Jain, Kristy Ann Caster
  • SYSTEM, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIA FOR EVALUATING SEARCH RESULTS FOR MATCHING INGREDIENTS TO PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20170193587
    Abstract: A system, method and computer product for allowing a processing device to generate search engine results and match ingredients from a recipe or grocery list to products available for purchase from a retailer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Kristy Ann Caster, Ioannis Pavlidis, Mukesh Jain, Mindi Yuan
  • SYSTEM, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIA FOR EVALUATING SEARCH RESULTS FOR PERSONALIZED PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS
    Publication number: 20170193582
    Abstract: A system, method and computer product for allowing a processing device to generate search engine results to locate personalized product substitutions, filter the search results based on product characteristics and customer and retailer preferences, and provide personalized substitution recommendations to online grocery shoppers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen Dean Guo, Mukesh Jain, Kristy Ann Caster, Mindi Yuan, Ioannis Pavlidis