Patents by Inventor Lucas Gebb

Lucas Gebb 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: 7769687
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for facilitating commercial transactions involving the exchange of monetary value for goods, services, or other value between remote individuals, as in the case of transactions between users of a distributed computer network such as the Internet. Remote individuals are provided with a convenient, cost-efficient, and secure means for engaging in commercial transactions with one another. The invention provides remote sellers with an irrevocable means of receiving funds from a remote purchaser; means for improving purchaser willingness to transact with an unknown party; transaction tracking; and rapid funds availability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Lucas Gebb, Joshua B McKay, Michael R Barrett, Lee A Wojciechowski, David Armes, Fred Bishop, Madhukar Madhineni, Vilayanur Parameswaran Krishnan
  • Patent number: 7756785
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for facilitating commercial transactions involving the exchange of monetary value for goods, services, or other value between remote individuals, as in the case of transactions between users of a distributed computer network such as the Internet. Remote individuals are provided with a convenient, cost-efficient, and secure means for engaging in commercial transactions with one another. The invention provides remote sellers with an irrevocable means of receiving funds from a remote purchaser; means for improving purchaser willingness to transact with an unknown party; transaction tracking; and rapid funds availability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Lucas Gebb, Joshua B McKay, Michael R Barrett, Lee A Wojciechowski, David Armes, Fred Bishop, Madhukar Madhineni, Vilayanur Parameswaran Krishnan
  • Patent number: 7716127
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for facilitating commercial transactions involving the exchange of monetary value for goods, services, or other value between remote individuals, as in the case of transactions between users of a distributed computer network such as the Internet. Remote individuals are provided with a convenient, cost-efficient, and secure means for engaging in commercial transactions with one another. The invention provides remote sellers with an irrevocable means of receiving funds from a remote purchaser; means for improving purchaser willingness to transact with an unknown party; transaction tracking; and rapid funds availability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Lucas Gebb, Joshua B McKay, Michael R Barrett, Lee A Wojciechowski, David Armes, Fred Bishop, Madhukar Madhineni, Vilayanur Parameswaran Krishnan
  • Patent number: 7707107
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for facilitating commercial transactions involving the exchange of monetary value for goods, services, or other value between remote individuals, as in the case of transactions between users of a distributed computer network such as the Internet. Remote individuals are provided with a convenient, cost-efficient, and secure means for engaging in commercial transactions with one another. The invention provides remote sellers with an irrevocable means of receiving funds from a remote purchaser; means for improving purchaser willingness to transact with an unknown party; transaction tracking; and rapid funds availability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Lucas Gebb, Joshua B McKay, Michael R Barrett, Lee A Wojciechowski, David Armes, Fred Bishop, Madhukar Madhineni, Vilayanur Parameswaran Krishnan
  • Patent number: 7426492
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for facilitating commercial transactions involving the exchange of monetary value for goods, services, or other value between remote individuals, as in the case of transactions between users of a distributed computer network such as the Internet. Remote individuals are provided with a convenient, cost-efficient, and secure means for engaging in commercial transactions with one another. The invention provides remote sellers with an irrevocable means of receiving funds from a remote purchaser; means for improving purchaser willingness to transact with an unknown party; transaction tracking; and rapid funds availability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Bishop, Michael R. Barrett, David Armes, Lee A. Wojciechowski, Madhukar Madhineni, Vilayanur Parameswaran Krishnan, Joshua B. McKay, Lucas Gebb
  • Publication number: 20070198405
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for facilitating commercial transactions involving the exchange of monetary value for goods, services, or other value between remote individuals, as in the case of transactions between users of a distributed computer network such as the Internet. Remote individuals are provided with a convenient, cost-efficient, and secure means for engaging in commercial transactions with one another. The invention provides remote sellers with an irrevocable means of receiving funds from a remote purchaser; means for improving purchaser willingness to transact with an unknown party; transaction tracking; and rapid funds availability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Fred Bishop, Michael Barrett, David Armes, Lee Wojciechowski, Madhukar Madhineni, Vilayanur Krishnan, Joshua McKay, Lucas Gebb
  • Publication number: 20070198406
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for facilitating commercial transactions involving the exchange of monetary value for goods, services, or other value between remote individuals, as in the case of transactions between users of a distributed computer network such as the Internet. Remote individuals are provided with a convenient, cost-efficient, and secure means for engaging in commercial transactions with one another. The invention provides remote sellers with an irrevocable means of receiving funds from a remote purchaser; means for improving purchaser willingness to transact with an unknown party; transaction tracking; and rapid funds availability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Fred Bishop, Michael Barrett, David Armes, Lee Wojciechowski, Madhukar Madhineni, Vilayanur Krishnan, Joshua McKay, Lucas Gebb
  • Publication number: 20070174189
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for facilitating commercial transactions involving the exchange of monetary value for goods, services, or other value between remote individuals, as in the case of transactions between users of a distributed computer network such as the Internet. Remote individuals are provided with a convenient, cost-efficient, and secure means for engaging in commercial transactions with one another. The invention provides remote sellers with an irrevocable means of receiving funds from a remote purchaser; means for improving purchaser willingness to transact with an unknown party; transaction tracking; and rapid funds availability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Applicant: AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Fred Bishop, Michael Barrett, David Armes, Lee Wojciechowski, Madhukar Madhineni, Vilayanur Krishnan, Joshua McKay, Lucas Gebb
  • Publication number: 20070168281
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for facilitating commercial transactions involving the exchange of monetary value for goods, services, or other value between remote individuals, as in the case of transactions between users of a distributed computer network such as the Internet. Remote individuals are provided with a convenient, cost-efficient, and secure means for engaging in commercial transactions with one another. The invention provides remote sellers with an irrevocable means of receiving funds from a remote purchaser; means for improving purchaser willingness to transact with an unknown party; transaction tracking; and rapid funds availability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Applicant: AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Fred Bishop, Michael Barrett, David Armes, Lee Wojciechowski, Madhukar Madhineni, Vilayanur Krishnan, Joshua McKay, Lucas Gebb
  • Patent number: 6067532
    Abstract: The present invention includes a reliable and efficient method for redistributing, purchasing or selling tickets on the secondary market. The system generally includes a method for accepting tickets from individual sellers, posting the tickets on a central database for redistribution, establishing a market price based on demand and/or a service fee (this feature may not be available in certain states due to resale restrictions or at certain arenas due to prior agreements) and redistributing the tickets to new buyers. The system allows sellers to reach a wider market and also gives more individuals an opportunity to conveniently purchase tickets to events at a reasonable price. Individual buyers are not forced to deal directly with brokers, scalpers or other types of sellers, and thus, are substantially protected from fraud. To protect the buyer, the present invention verifies all tickets posted on the database and, to protect the seller, verifies the buyer's credit card and guarantees payment to the seller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company Inc.
    Inventor: Lucas Gebb