Patents by Inventor Russell G. Bulman

Russell G. Bulman 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).

  • Patent number: 10127558
    Abstract: Systems and methods for automating an invoice approval process are described herein. Rules are created which are evaluated against a set of attributes. A rules engine is automatically invoked upon receipt of a document in an electronic invoice presentment and payment system. The rules engine determines which rules are applicable to documents received and processed in the system, and applies those applicable rules in a pre-defined sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Altisource S.à r.l.
    Inventors: Russell G. Bulman, Suresh Kumar, Sanket Karjagi, Ritwik Bose, Rajesh Kumar, Biswajit Nayak, Vikram Kamath, Bhavana Sumathi
  • Publication number: 20180144312
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for electronic invoice presentment and payment processing. Requestors may place an order to purchase goods or services from one or more vendors. Invoice processing includes approval routing and dispute resolution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Russell G. Bulman, Sandra R. Blum
  • Publication number: 20130346303
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for electronic invoice presentment and payment processing. Requestors may place an order to purchase goods or services from one or more vendors. Invoice processing includes approval routing and dispute resolution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Altisource Solutions S.à.r.l.
    Inventors: Russell G. Bulman, Sandra R. Blum
  • Publication number: 20130339177
    Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking and billing expenses throughout a transaction, such as the sale or management of a real estate property. In one embodiment, a budget is created that details expected incomes on the property and costs associated with the sale or management of the property. The budget may be developed in accordance with specifications, such as line item maxima or total budget maxima, developed by the owner of the property. After a vendor has delivered goods or services described in the budget, the vendor creates an electronic invoice. Payment is delivered to the vendor through an Automated Clearing House system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: ALTISOURCE SOLUTIONS S.À.R.L.
    Inventors: William C. Erbey, Russell G. Bulman, Robert J. Leist, Mary K. Edgecomb, Donald Vetal, Armand Bonola, Stephanie M. Hudson, Jeffrey M. Neufeld, Debra Toussaint-Blackman, Rosemary Weaver, Sandy Blum, Federico Bucspun
  • Patent number: 8548877
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for electronic invoice presentment and payment processing. Requestors may place an order to purchase goods or services from one or more vendors. Invoice processing includes approval routing and dispute resolution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Altisource Solutions S.à r.l.
    Inventors: Russell G. Bulman, Sandra R. Blum
  • Patent number: 8521613
    Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking and billing expenses throughout a transaction, such as the sale or management of a real estate property. In one embodiment, a budget is created that details expected incomes on the property and costs associated with the sale or management of the property. The budget may be developed in accordance with specifications, such as line item maxima or total budget maxima, developed by the owner of the property. After a vendor has delivered goods or services described in the budget, the vendor creates an electronic invoice. Payment is delivered to the vendor through an Automated Clearing House system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Altisource Solutions S.à r.l.
    Inventors: William C. Erbey, Russell G. Bulman, Robert J. Leist, Mary K. Edgecomb, Donald Vetal, Armand Bonola, Stephanie M. Hudson, Jeffrey M. Neufeld, Debra Toussaint-Blackman, Rosemary Weaver, Sandra R. Blum, Federico Bucspun
  • Publication number: 20130006854
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for electronic invoice presentment and payment processing. Requestors may place an order to purchase goods or services from one or more vendors. Invoice processing includes approval routing and dispute resolution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: Altisource Solutions S.a r. l.
    Inventors: Russell G. BULMAN, Sandra R. BLUM
  • Patent number: 8266028
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for electronic invoice presentment and payment processing. Requestors may place an order to purchase goods or services from one or more vendors. Invoice processing includes approval routing and dispute resolution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Altisource Solutions S.à r.l.
    Inventors: Russell G. Bulman, Sandra R. Blum
  • Publication number: 20110302047
    Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking and billing expenses throughout a transaction, such as the sale or management of a real estate property. In one embodiment, a budget is created that details expected incomes on the property and costs associated with the sale or management of the property. The budget may be developed in accordance with specifications, such as line item maxima or total budget maxima, developed by the owner of the property. After a vendor has delivered goods or services described in the budget, the vendor creates an electronic invoice. Payment is delivered to the vendor through an Automated Clearing House system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventors: William C. Erbey, Russell G. Bulman, Robert J. Leist, Mary K. Edgecomb, Donald Vetal, Armand Bonola, Stephanie M. Hudson, Jeffrey M. Neufeld, Debra Toussaint-Blackman, Rosemary Weaver, Sandy Blum, Federico Bucspun
  • Patent number: 8005730
    Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking and billing expenses throughout a transaction, such as the sale or management of a real estate property. In one embodiment, a budget is created that details expected incomes on the property and costs associated with the sale or management of the property. The budget may be developed in accordance with specifications, such as line item maxima or total budget maxima, developed by the owner of the property. After a vendor has delivered goods or services described in the budget, the vendor creates an electronic invoice. Payment is delivered to the vendor through an Automated Clearing House system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Altisource Solutions S.A.R.L.
    Inventors: William C. Erbey, Russell G. Bulman, Robert J. Leist, Mary K. Edgecomb, Donald Vetal, Armand Bonola, Stephanie M. Hudson, Jeffrey M. Neufeld, Debra Toussaint-Blackman, Rosemary Weaver, Sandy Blum, Federico Bucspun
  • Publication number: 20110010278
    Abstract: Systems and methods for automating an invoice approval process are described herein. Rules are created which are evaluated against a set of attributes. A rules engine is automatically invoked upon receipt of a document in an electronic invoice presentment and payment system. The rules engine determines which rules are applicable to documents received and processed in the system, and applies those applicable rules in a pre-defined sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: ALTISOURCE PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS
    Inventors: Russell G. Bulman, Suresh Kumar, Sanket Karjagi, Ritwik Bose, Rajesh Kumar, Biswajit Nayak, Vikram Kamath, Bhavana Sumathi
  • Publication number: 20090248467
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for electronic invoice presentment and payment processing. Requestors may place an order to purchase goods or services from one or more vendors. Invoice processing includes approval routing and dispute resolution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: Ocwen Financial Corporation
    Inventors: Russell G. Bulman, Sandra R. Blum
  • Publication number: 20080208707
    Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking and billing expenses throughout a transaction, such as the sale or management of a real estate property. In one embodiment, a budget is created that details expected incomes on the property and costs associated with the sale or management of the property. The budget may be developed in accordance with specifications, such as line item maxima or total budget maxima, developed by the owner of the property. After a vendor has delivered goods or services described in the budget, the vendor creates an electronic invoice. Payment is delivered to the vendor through an Automated Clearing House system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: William C. Erbey, Russell G. Bulman, Robert J. Leist, Mary K. Edgecomb, Donald Vetal, Armand Bonola, Stephanie M. Hudson, Jeffrey M. Neufeld, Debra Toussaint-Blackman, Rosemary Weaver, Sandy Blum, Federico Bucspun
  • Patent number: 7412418
    Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking and billing expenses throughout a transaction, such as the sale or management of a real estate property. In one embodiment, a budget is created that details expected incomes on the property and costs associated with the sale or management of the property. The budget may be developed in accordance with specifications, such as line item maxima or total budget maxima, developed by the owner of the property. After a vendor has delivered goods or services described in the budget, the vendor creates an electronic invoice. Payment is delivered to the vendor through an Automated Clearing House system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Ocwen Financial Corporation
    Inventors: William C. Erbey, Russell G. Bulman, Robert J. Leist, Mary K. Edgecomb, Donald Vetal, Armand Bonola, Stephanie M. Hudson, Jeffrey M. Neufeld, Debra Toussaint-Blackman, Rosemary Weaver, Sandy Blum, Federico Bucspun