Patents by Inventor Ron Gonen

Ron Gonen 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: 20090138358
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a system and method for managing an incentive-based recycling program. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to managing an incentive-based recycling program through administering a dynamic customer loyalty rewards program associated therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Ron Gonen, Morley Ivers
  • Publication number: 20090024479
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a community-based recycling system and methods of utilizing same. In one embodiment of the present invention, a community-based recycling system comprises a first entity, providing recyclable material, a second entity, providing recyclable material, a load determining device for obtaining a qualitative or quantitative measurement of the recyclable material accumulated from both the first entity and the second entity, and a reward granted equally to each of the first entity and the second entity, wherein the reward corresponds to a value generated from the measurement of the recyclable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: RecycleBank LLC
    Inventors: Ron Gonen, Frank C. Yang, Bob Milligan, Scott Lamb
  • Publication number: 20090014363
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a system and method of providing incentive to recycle recyclable materials by providing financial incentives to consumers for recycling at a central drop-off recycling facility. In one embodiment of the present invention, a method of providing incentive to recycle recyclable materials comprises creating an account for at least a first entity, providing a drop-off recycling center for receiving a plurality of recyclable materials from at least the first entity, receiving the recyclable materials at the drop-off center for processing, measuring and recording quantitative or qualitative data for the recyclable materials, calculating a reward correlating to the quantitative or qualitative data recorded for the recyclable materials and crediting the account for the first entity with the reward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: RecycleBank LLC
    Inventors: RON GONEN, Frank C. Yang, Bridget Croke, Scott Lamb
  • Publication number: 20080296374
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a system and method of providing incentive to recycle recyclable materials by providing financial incentives to consumers for recycling at a recycling kiosk. In one embodiment, a method of providing incentive to recycle recyclable materials comprises providing a recycling kiosk having a load determining device for receiving a quantity of recyclable materials from at least a first entity, obtaining identification data associated with the first entity, measuring the quantity of recyclable material received by the recycling kiosk, calculating a reward based on a measurement of the quantity of recyclable material disposed at least proximate to the recycling kiosk by the at least one entity, and associating the reward to the at least one entity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: RecycleBank LLC
    Inventors: RON GONEN, Frank C. Yang, Bob Milligan, Scott Lamb
  • Publication number: 20080169342
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method of implementing an incentive-based recycling system. In one embodiment of the present invention, A method of implementing a system of incentive-based recycling comprises dispatching a vehicle on a route, lifting a pickup cart comprising a volume of collectable recyclable material and having a radio frequency identification (RFID) readable tag disposed thereon, weighing the collectable recyclable material on a weighing device, using a radio frequency identification reader to obtain a unique set of identification data from the pickup cart, removing the pickup cart from the weighing device, transporting a volume of collectable recyclable material to a drop-off facility, validating collected weight data and identification data, uploading the data to a central database, generating at least one report from the data uploaded to the central database, and allocating rewards to a customer corresponding to a unique set of identification data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventor: RON GONEN
  • Publication number: 20080172298
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a recycling system and method thereof. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to a method of implementing an incentive-based recycling system which rewards clients for recycling recyclable goods via financial or other incentives. In one embodiment, a method of implementing a system of incentive-based recycling comprises dispatching a vehicle on a collection route, collecting recyclable material from a series of collection points, obtaining unique identification data from each collection point, dropping off recyclable material at a drop-off facility, uploading the unique identification data to a central database, and allocating rewards to a customer corresponding to a measurement of the unique identifying data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventor: RON GONEN
  • Publication number: 20080059970
    Abstract: A method and system for managing a recycling entity is included. The method includes obtaining entity data associated with at least one entity. The at least one entity is operable to recycle a quantifiable measure of recyclable material. The method also includes obtaining resource data associated with resources associated with carrying out recycling, applying the entity data and the resource data to a model for determining an allocation of the resources so as to form at least one record, and generating, as a function of the at least one record, reports for allocating the resources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventor: RON GONEN
  • Publication number: 20060178933
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for improving recycling and participation rates by providing financial incentives to households engaged in recycling. Certain embodiments of the invention relate to reduction of costs associated with waste collection and the enhancement of collection efficiency. Other embodiments of the invention relate to opening a marketing channel for participating retailers to build value from responsible corporate citizenship.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Patrick FitzGerald, Ron Gonen