Patents by Inventor Scott R. Hamilton

Scott R. Hamilton 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: 8533032
    Abstract: A method of generating and redeeming a plurality of coupons includes generating a first coupon, generating a second coupon, distributing the first coupon to the first consumer, and distributing the second coupon to the second consumer. Generating a first coupon includes selecting a first group of offers from a plurality of offers such that the first group of offers is individually customized to the first consumer, and printing a first bar code identifying a first account and indicating that the first coupon relates to the first group of offers. Generating a second coupon includes selecting a second group of offers, and printing a second bar. Each of the plurality of offers is redeemable for a discount on a corresponding one of a plurality of products offered for sale, and the first group of offers differs from the second group of offers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Renee Main, David J. Semersky, Nissa Miller, Lara J. Erpelding, Edward C. Ampe, Subodh K. Samal, Scott R. Hamilton
  • Publication number: 20130024261
    Abstract: A method of generating and redeeming a plurality of coupons includes generating a first coupon, generating a second coupon, distributing the first coupon to the first consumer, and distributing the second coupon to the second consumer. Generating a first coupon includes selecting a first group of offers from a plurality of offers such that the first group of offers is individually customized to the first consumer, and printing a first bar code identifying a first account and indicating that the first coupon relates to the first group of offers. Generating a second coupon includes selecting a second group of offers, and printing a second bar. Each of the plurality of offers is redeemable for a discount on a corresponding one of a plurality of products offered for sale, and the first group of offers differs from the second group of offers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Renee MAIN, David J. SEMERSKY, Nissa MILLER, Lara J. POZORSKI, Edward C. AMPE, Subodh K. SAMAL, Scott R. HAMILTON
  • Patent number: 8275657
    Abstract: A method of generating and redeeming a plurality of coupons includes generating a first coupon, generating a second coupon, distributing the first coupon to the first consumer, and distributing the second coupon to the second consumer. Generating a first coupon includes selecting a first group of offers from a plurality of offers such that the first group of offers is individually customized to the first consumer, and printing a first bar code identifying a first account and indicating that the first coupon relates to the first group of offers. Generating a second coupon includes selecting a second group of offers, and printing a second bar. Each of the plurality of offers is redeemable for a discount on a corresponding one of a plurality of products offered for sale, and the first group of offers differs from the second group of offers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Renee Main, David J. Semersky, Nissa Miller, Lara J. Pozorski, Edward C. Ampe, Subodh K. Samal, Scott R. Hamilton
  • Publication number: 20120022936
    Abstract: A method of generating and redeeming a plurality of coupons includes generating a first coupon, generating a second coupon, distributing the first coupon to the first consumer, and distributing the second coupon to the second consumer. Generating a first coupon includes selecting a first group of offers from a plurality of offers such that the first group of offers is individually customized to the first consumer, and printing a first bar code identifying a first account and indicating that the first coupon relates to the first group of offers. Generating a second coupon includes selecting a second group of offers, and printing a second bar. Each of the plurality of offers is redeemable for a discount on a corresponding one of a plurality of products offered for sale, and the first group of offers differs from the second group of offers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Renee MAIN, David J. SEMERSKY, Nissa MILLER, Lara J. POZORSKI, Edward C. AMPE, Subodh K. SAMAL, Scott R. HAMILTON
  • Patent number: 8032410
    Abstract: A coupon system includes a coupon identification code, a database, and a point-of sale terminal. The database stores at least a portion of the coupon identification code linked to a plurality of offers for commercial advantages. The point-of-sale terminal is in communication with the database. During use, the coupon identification code is entered into the point-of-sale terminal, and of the point-of-sale terminal is adapted to determine the plurality of offers linked with the coupon identification code and terms for redeeming one or more of the plurality of offers based at least in part on reference to the database such that the point-of-sale terminal discounts a current purchase based upon the terms for redeeming the one or more plurality of offers. Other coupons and related systems and methods also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Renee Main, David J. Semersky, Nissa Miller, Lara J. Pozorski, Edward C. Ampe, Subodh K. Samal, Scott R. Hamilton
  • Patent number: 7933800
    Abstract: A coupon includes a bar code and a list. The bar code is configured to be optically read by a point-of-sale terminal during a purchase transaction and includes information identifying a coupon type indicating that the coupon relates to multiple offers, wherein each of the multiple offers is redeemable for a discount on a corresponding one of a plurality of products offered for sale, and an account including a status of each of the multiple offers. The list is a list of the ones of the plurality of products corresponding with each of the multiple offers. Other coupons and related systems and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Renee Main, David J. Semersky, Nissa Miller, Lara J. Pozorski, Edward C. Ampe, Subodh K. Samal, Scott R. Hamilton
  • Publication number: 20080077488
    Abstract: A coupon includes a bar code and a list. The bar code is configured to be optically read by a point-of-sale terminal during a purchase transaction and includes information identifying a coupon type indicating that the coupon relates to multiple offers, wherein each of the multiple offers is redeemable for a discount on a corresponding one of a plurality of products offered for sale, and an account including a status of each of the multiple offers. The list is a list of the ones of the plurality of products corresponding with each of the multiple offers. Other coupons and related systems and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: Renee Main, David J. Semersky, Nissa Miller, Lara J. Pozorski, Edward C. Ampe, Subodh K. Samal, Scott R. Hamilton
  • Publication number: 20080077484
    Abstract: A coupon system includes a coupon identification code, a database, and a point-of sale terminal. The database stores at least a portion of the coupon identification code linked to a plurality of offers for commercial advantages. The point-of-sale terminal is in communication with the database. During use, the coupon identification code is entered into the point-of-sale terminal, and of the point-of-sale terminal is adapted to determine the plurality of offers linked with the coupon identification code and terms for redeeming one or more of the plurality of offers based at least in part on reference to the database such that the point-of-sale terminal discounts a current purchase based upon the terms for redeeming the one or more plurality of offers. Other coupons and related systems and methods also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: Renee Main, David J. Semersky, Nissa Miller, Lara J. Pozorski, Edward C. Ampe, Subodh K. Samal, Scott R. Hamilton