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).
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Patent number: 7769687Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 2, 2007Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 7756785Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 2, 2007Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 7716127Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 2, 2007Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 7707107Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 2, 2007Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 7426492Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 2, 2000Date of Patent: September 16, 2008Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20070198405Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2007Publication date: August 23, 2007Applicant: AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Fred Bishop, Michael Barrett, David Armes, Lee Wojciechowski, Madhukar Madhineni, Vilayanur Krishnan, Joshua McKay, Lucas Gebb
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Publication number: 20070198406Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2007Publication date: August 23, 2007Applicant: AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Fred Bishop, Michael Barrett, David Armes, Lee Wojciechowski, Madhukar Madhineni, Vilayanur Krishnan, Joshua McKay, Lucas Gebb
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Publication number: 20070174189Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2007Publication date: July 26, 2007Applicant: AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Fred Bishop, Michael Barrett, David Armes, Lee Wojciechowski, Madhukar Madhineni, Vilayanur Krishnan, Joshua McKay, Lucas Gebb
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Publication number: 20070168281Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Fred Bishop, Michael Barrett, David Armes, Lee Wojciechowski, Madhukar Madhineni, Vilayanur Krishnan, Joshua McKay, Lucas Gebb
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Patent number: 6067532Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 14, 1998Date of Patent: May 23, 2000Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company Inc.Inventor: Lucas Gebb