Patents by Inventor Richard J. Windish

Richard J. Windish 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).

  • System and method for administering promotions
    Patent number: 7356486
    Abstract: A system for administering scan-based promotions involving manufacturers and retailers. The system records the terms of the promotion, ensures that the promotion is conducted in compliance with the agreed terms, settles the promotion and provides continual promotion progress for review by the retailers and the manufacturers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: NCH Marketing Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Sullivan, Richard J. Windish, Dorr H. Lewright, Joseph M. Trattner, Suzanne K. Arenson, George Colunga, Kathy S. Hackett, Joica C. Campbell
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADMINISTERING PROMOTIONS
    Publication number: 20010018665
    Abstract: A system for administering scan-based promotions involving manufacturers and retailers. The system records the terms of the promotion, ensures that the promotion is conducted in compliance with the agreed terms, settles the promotion and provides continual promotion progress for review by the retailers and the manufacturers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 1999
    Publication date: August 30, 2001
    Applicant: NuWorld Marketing Limited
    Inventors: Thomas J. Sullivan , Richard J. Windish , Dorr H. Lewright , Joseph M. Trattner , Suzanne K. Arenson , George Colunga , Kathy S. Hackett , Joica C. Campbell
  • Space saving variable length tag display device
    Patent number: 4463510
    Abstract: This invention relates to variable length tag display devices formed from a unitary piece of sheet material and suitable for use with hook means used for displaying merchandise in retail outlets such as grocery stores and drug stores. The tag display devices of this invention comprise a tag portion, a variable length spine portion, a back portion and means for attachment to a display base. The structures of this invention are useful with a wide variety of hook means and hook lengths. These tag display devices enable retailers to display product information such as item price, unit cost and inventory information without substantial reduction of space on a display base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1984
    Inventor: Richard J. Windish