Patents by Inventor Peter Ranck

Peter Ranck 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: 20020116294
    Abstract: A method for conducting business for use by a retailer is disclosed. The method comprises offering computer access to a user and employs a series of menus and submenus directed to business commonly conducted by visitors to the retailer. An embodiment of the menu arrangement includes a top level menu having various areas located thereon, including a selectable area which offers navigation to submenus, programs, or other related locations, a space for promotional information, a space for advertising information, and a title. The top level menu may include a search field for searching the menus and submenus offered, and may include a selectable section for accessing email or the internet. The user is offered access to certain items, such as a password and storage space maintained by the retailer, that can permit the user to conduct business outside the retail location and store material or information with the retailer to facilitate return business conducted by the visitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Applicant: Kinko's Ventures, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Ranck, Dipanjan Chatterjee