Patents by Inventor Patrick B. Gillis

Patrick B. Gillis 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).

  • Publication number: 20120296757
    Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computing system for defining one or more auction parameters for an online auction. If it is determined that the one or more auction parameters were met, the online auction is initiated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventors: Brendan A. Smith, Patrick B. Gillis
  • Publication number: 20120296760
    Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computing system for initiating an online auction, wherein a defined quantity of users have registered to participate in the online action and the online auction includes a plurality of timed rounds. At the expiry of one of the plurality of timed rounds of the online auction, determining whether any additional rounds of the online auction need to be completed. If additional rounds of the online auction need to be completed, reducing the pool of registered users participating in the online action by a defined amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventors: BRENDAN A. SMITH, PATRICK B. GILLIS
  • Publication number: 20120296758
    Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computing system for defining an entry fee for an online auction for an auctioned product. One or more users are registered for participation in the online auction. The entry fee is collected from each of the registered user, wherein payment of the entry fee is required to participate in the online auction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventors: Brendan A. Smith, Patrick B. Gillis