Patents by Inventor Michael William Tieff, II

Michael William Tieff, II 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).

  • Systems and methods for providing goods
    Patent number: 9483790
    Abstract: A robobox may automate all of the functions of a retail store, combining the best of online and traditional retail in a platform that costs significantly less to operate than a brick and mortar store while providing greater availability, a more predictable experience, and instant gratification to the shopper. Customers may use a touch screen interface to choose products from an inventory of the robobox. They may also place orders in advance through the web or with mobile devices. As soon as an order is completed and the payment has been collected electronically, the inner workings of the robobox pick the items in the order and may deliver it to the customer on-site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Inventors: Vincent Lincoln Marshall, Eric Shepard Gocke, Michael William Tieff, II
  • SYSTEMS and METHODS FOR PROVIDING GOODS
    Publication number: 20140052498
    Abstract: A robobox may automate all of the functions of a retail store, combining the best of online and traditional retail in a platform that costs significantly less to operate than a brick and mortar store while providing greater availability, a more predictable experience, and instant gratification to the shopper. Customers may use a touch screen interface to choose products from an inventory of the robobox. They may also place orders in advance through the web or with mobile devices. As soon as an order is completed and the payment has been collected electronically, the inner workings of the robobox pick the items in the order and may deliver it to the customer on-site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventors: Vincent Lincoln Marshall, Eric Shepard Gocke, Michael William Tieff, II