Patents by Inventor Steven A. Samson

Steven A. Samson 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).

  • Methods and systems for managing workflow
    Patent number: 6618730
    Abstract: A workflow management system provides an integrated approach to exchanging information real-time and notifying responsible persons of pending deadlines concerning a particular deal. The web-based system includes a server having a centralized database of deal data and at least one client system facilitates a method of uploading initial proposed deal data, notifying an underwriter of the uploaded proposal, uploading a workflow timeline for the proposed deal and notifying responsible persons that actions for tasks are due according to the timeline. The workflow management system is further configured to restrict database access to authorized users for viewing of and providing updates to the deal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: GE Capital Commercial Finance, Inc.
    Inventors: Martha C. Poulter, Peter Cooney, James J. McKay, III, Robert O. McNabb, Steven A. Samson, Anthony G. Casciano, Karen L. Savoca, Richard M. Alexander, Steven C. Gross, Steven Sanicola, Ferdinand Steyer