Patents by Inventor Robin Horder-Koop
Robin Horder-Koop 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).
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Patent number: 8688539Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing complete electronic commerce (“E-Commerce”) transactions and solutions for a marketing company's products via the World Wide Web, including facilities for signing up new customers and recruiting, training and supporting new Independent Business Owners through an interactive online process. In another aspect, the present invention relates to the combination of a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity using both electronic commerce and face-to-face transactions. The present invention is also directed to a system and method for combining a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity, so that Independent Business Owners participating in the marketing plan can introduce customers to a membership buying opportunity and earn bonuses or commissions based on the purchases by those members, while Members in the buying opportunity can consume products or, at their option, qualify to become Independent Business Owners.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Amway Corp.Inventors: David L. Bamborough, James G. Blodgett, William R. Dangl, Robin A. Horder-Koop, James P. Hunking, Kenneth J. McDonald, John P. Parker, Kelly K. Savage, Claire E. Zevalkink, Thomas D. Paasche
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Patent number: 8666832Abstract: A recurring order management system and method for a computer network is disclosed. The system receives a request to suggest a recurring order for one or more products or services. The system generates a profile which stores the suggested products or services, the suggested recurrence for those products or services and the suggested quantities to deliver upon each recurrence. The order then automatically recurs one or more times according to the specified recurrence.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2011Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Amway Corp.Inventors: William S. Kerker, Thomas D. Paasche, Dave Bamborough, Randy S. Bancino, Robin Horder-Koop, Kenneth J. McDonald, John P. Parker, Claire E. Zevalkink
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Patent number: 8666838Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing complete electronic commerce (“E-Commerce”) transactions and solutions for a marketing company's products via the World Wide Web, including facilities for signing up new customers and recruiting, training and supporting new Independent Business Owners through an interactive online process. In another aspect, the present invention relates to the combination of a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity using both electronic commerce and face-to-face transactions. The present invention is also directed to a system and method for combining a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity, so that Independent Business Owners participating in the marketing plan can introduce customers to a membership buying opportunity and earn bonuses or commissions based on the purchases by those members, while Members in the buying opportunity can consume products or, at their option, qualify to become Independent Business Owners.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Amway Corp.Inventors: David L. Bamborough, James G. Blodgett, William R. Dangl, Robin A. Horder-Koop, James P. Hunking, Kenneth J. McDonald, John P. Parker, Kelly K. Savage, Claire E. Zevalkink, Thomas D. Paasche
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Publication number: 20130013420Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing complete electronic commerce (“E-Commerce”) transactions and solutions for a marketing company's products via the World Wide Web, including facilities for signing up new customers and recruiting, training and supporting new Independent Business Owners through an interactive online process. In another aspect, the present invention relates to the combination of a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity using both electronic commerce and face-to-face transactions. The present invention is also directed to a system and method for combining a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity, so that Independent Business Owners participating in the marketing plan can introduce customers to a membership buying opportunity and earn bonuses or commissions based on the purchases by those members, while Members in the buying opportunity can consume products or, at their option, qualify to become Independent Business Owners.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Inventors: David L. Bamborough, James G. Blodgett, William R. Dangl, Robin A. Horder-Koop, James P. Hunking, Kenneth J. McDonald, John P. Parker, Kelly K. Savage, Claire E. Zevalkink, Thomas D. Paasche
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Publication number: 20120278153Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing complete electronic commerce (“E-Commerce”) transactions and solutions for a marketing company's products via the World Wide Web, including facilities for signing up new customers and recruiting, training and supporting new Independent Business Owners through an interactive online process. In another aspect, the present invention relates to the combination of a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity using both electronic commerce and face-to-face transactions. The present invention is also directed to a system and method for combining a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity, so that Independent Business Owners participating in the marketing plan can introduce customers to a membership buying opportunity and earn bonuses or commissions based on the purchases by those members, while Members in the buying opportunity can consume products or, at their option, qualify to become Independent Business Owners.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Inventors: David L. Bamborough, James G. Blodgett, William R. Dangl, Robin A. Horder-Koop, James P. Hunking, Kenneth J. McDonald, John P. Parker, Kelly K. Savage, Claire E. Zevalkink, Thomas D. Paasche
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Patent number: 8239272Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing complete electronic commerce (“E-Commerce”) transactions and solutions for a marketing company's products via the World Wide Web, including facilities for signing up new customers and recruiting, training and supporting new Independent Business Owners through an interactive online process. In another aspect, the present invention relates to the combination of a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity using both electronic commerce and face-to-face transactions. The present invention is also directed to a system and method for combining a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity, so that Independent Business Owners participating in the marketing plan can introduce customers to a membership buying opportunity and earn bonuses or commissions based on the purchases by those members, while Members in the buying opportunity can consume products or, at their option, qualify to become Independent Business Owners.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2010Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Amway Corp.Inventors: David L. Bamborough, James G. Blodgett, William R. Dangl, Robin A. Horder-Koop, James P. Hunking, Kenneth J. McDonald, John P. Parker, Kelly K. Savage, Claire E. Zevalkink, Thomas D. Paasche
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Publication number: 20110258072Abstract: A recurring order management system and method for a computer network is disclosed. The system receives a request to suggest a recurring order for one or more products or services. The system generates a profile which stores the suggested products or services, the suggested recurrence for those products or services and the suggested quantities to deliver upon each recurrence. The order then automatically recurs one or more times according to the specified recurrence.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: AMWAY CORP.Inventors: William S. Kerker, Thomas D. Paasche, Dave Bamborough, Randy S. Bancino, Robin Horder-Koop, Kenneth J. McDonald, John P. Parker, Claire E. Zevalkink
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Patent number: 7953645Abstract: A recurring order management system and method for a computer network is disclosed. The system receives a request to suggest a recurring order for one or more products or services. The system generates a profile which stores the suggested products or services, the suggested recurrence for those products or services and the suggested quantities to deliver upon each recurrence. The order then automatically recurs one or more times according to the specified recurrence.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2007Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Amway Corp.Inventors: William S. Kerker, Thomas D. Paasche, Dave Bamborough, Randy S. Bancino, Robin Horder-Koop, Kenneth J. McDonald, John P. Parker, Claire E. Zevalkink
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Publication number: 20100262478Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing complete electronic commerce (“E-Commerce”) transactions and solutions for a marketing company's products via the World Wide Web, including facilities for signing up new customers and recruiting, training and supporting new Independent Business Owners through an interactive online process. In another aspect, the present invention relates to the combination of a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity using both electronic commerce and face-to-face transactions. The present invention is also directed to a system and method for combining a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity, so that Independent Business Owners participating in the marketing plan can introduce customers to a membership buying opportunity and earn bonuses or commissions based on the purchases by those members, while Members in the buying opportunity can consume products or, at their option, qualify to become Independent Business Owners.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2010Publication date: October 14, 2010Inventors: David L. Bamborough, James G. Blodgett, William R. Dangl, Robin A. Horder-Koop, James P. Hunking, Kenneth J. McDonald, John P. Parker, Kelly K. Savage, Claire E. Zevalkink, Thomas D. Paasche
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Patent number: 7778884Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing complete electronic commerce (“E-Commerce”) transactions and solutions for a marketing company's products via the World Wide Web, including facilities for signing up new customers and recruiting, training and supporting new Independent Business Owners through an interactive online process. In another aspect, the present invention relates to the combination of a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity using both electronic commerce and face-to-face transactions. The present invention is also directed to a system and method for combining a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity, so that Independent Business Owners participating in the marketing plan can introduce customers to a membership buying opportunity and earn bonuses or commissions based on the purchases by those members, while Members in the buying opportunity can consume products or, at their option, qualify to become Independent Business Owners.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2006Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Amway Corp.Inventors: David L. Bamborough, James G. Blodgett, William R. Dangl, Robin A. Horder-Koop, James P. Hunking, Kenneth J. McDonald, John P. Parker, Kelly K. Savage, Claire E. Zevalkink, Thomas D. Paasche
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Patent number: 7353194Abstract: A recurring order management system and method for a computer network is disclosed. The system receives a request to suggest a recurring order for one or more products or services. The system generates a profile which stores the suggested products or services, the suggested recurrence for those products or services and the suggested quantities to deliver upon each recurrence. The order then automatically recurs one or more times according to the specified recurrence.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2000Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: Alticor Investments, Inc.Inventors: William S. Kerker, Thomas D. Paasche, Dave Bamborough, Randy S. Bancino, Robin Horder-Koop, Kenneth J. McDonald, John P. Parker, Claire E. Zevalkink
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Publication number: 20080015951Abstract: A recurring order management system and method for a computer network is disclosed. The system receives a request to suggest a recurring order for one or more products or services. The system generates a profile which stores the suggested products or services, the suggested recurrence for those products or services and the suggested quantities to deliver upon each recurrence. The order then automatically recurs one or more times according to the specified recurrence.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Inventors: William Kerker, Thomas Paasche, Dave Bamborough, Randy Bancino, Robin Horder-Koop, Kenneth McDonald, John Parker, Claire Zevalkink
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Publication number: 20060235764Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing complete electronic commerce (“E-Commerce”) transactions and solutions for a marketing company's products via the World Wide Web, including facilities for signing up new customers and recruiting, training and supporting new Independent Business Owners through an interactive online process. In another aspect, the present invention relates to the combination of a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity using both electronic commerce and face-to-face transactions. The present invention is also directed to a system and method for combining a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity, so that Independent Business Owners participating in the marketing plan can introduce customers to a membership buying opportunity and earn bonuses or commissions based on the purchases by those members, while Members in the buying opportunity can consume products or, at their option, qualify to become Independent Business Owners.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2006Publication date: October 19, 2006Inventors: David Bamborough, James Blodgett, William Dangl, Robin Horder-Koop, James Hunking, Kenneth McDonald, John Parker, Kelly Savage, Claire Zevalkink, Thomas Paasche
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Patent number: 6980962Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing complete electronic commerce (“E-Commerce”) transactions and solutions for a marketing company's products via the World Wide Web, including facilities for signing up new customers and recruiting, training and supporting new Independent Business Owners through an interactive online process. In another aspect, the present invention relates to the combination of a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity using both electronic commerce and face-to-face transactions. The present invention is also directed to a system and method for combining a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity, so that Independent Business Owners participating in the marketing plan can introduce customers to a membership buying opportunity and earn bonuses or commissions based on the purchases by those members, while Members in the buying opportunity can consume products or, at their option, qualify to become Independent Business Owners.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2000Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Assignee: Quixtar Investments, Inc.Inventors: Daniel A. Arganbright, Dave Bamborough, Randy S. Bancino, James G. Blodgett, Bruce H. Carlson, William Dangl, William Hazard, Robin Horder-Koop, Jim Hunking, Aaron M. Kamphuis, Gregory J. Lang, Gary A. Mahieu, Kathryn E. McCormick, Kenneth J. McDonald, John P. Parker, Andrew J. Popp, Kelly K. Savage, Steven R. Visser, Claire Zevalkink