Patents by Inventor Michael W. Alston

Michael W. Alston 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).

  • LEAD DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100088167
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for generating a sales referral over the Internet for the sale of an asset. A first and second salesperson is provided with an account that comprises a number of clicks and a first period during which the clicks will be delivered. A click comprises an assignment on a web site of linking information corresponding to a saleperson's web site. A consumer who activates the click is transferred to a web site of the salesperson, and the click is debited from the salesperson's account.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: LANDMARK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Michael W. Alston
  • Lead distribution system
    Patent number: 7668725
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for generating a sales referral over the Internet for the sale of an asset. A first and second salesperson is provided with an account that comprises a number of clicks and a first period during which the clicks will be delivered. A click comprises an assignment on a web site of linking information corresponding to a saleperson's web site. A consumer who activates the click is transferred to a web site of the salesperson, and the click is debited from the salesperson's account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Landmark Communications, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael W. Alston
  • Lead distribution system
    Publication number: 20040103041
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for generating a sales referral over the Internet for the sale of an asset. A first and second salesperson is provided with an account that comprises a number of clicks and a first period during which the clicks will be delivered. A click comprises an assignment on a web site of linking information corresponding to a saleperson's web site. A consumer who activates the click is transferred to a web site of the salesperson, and the click is debited from the salesperson's account.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventor: Michael W. Alston
  • Lead distribution system
    Patent number: RE47481
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for generating a sales referral over the Internet for the sale of an asset. A first and second salesperson is provided with an account that comprises a number of clicks and a first period during which the clicks will be delivered. A click comprises an assignment on a web site of linking information corresponding to a saleperson's web site. A consumer who activates the click is transferred to a web site of the salesperson, and the click is debited from the salesperson's account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Landmark Media Enterprises, LLC
    Inventor: Michael W Alston