Patents by Inventor Thomas Franey

Thomas Franey 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: 20080082386
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for managing customers using customer segmentation. In one embodiment, a customer relationship manager may implement a customer management architecture to define one or more customer segmentation rules based on one or more business metrics, and to organize customers into one or more customer groups based on the one or more customer segmentation rules. The customer relationship manager may then establish a customer segment based on the one or more customer groups, and develop a segment management plan for managing customers in the customer segment. Using the customer management architecture, the customer relationship manager may further set a growth target for the customer segment, and track performance of the customer segment in achieving the growth target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: Stuart Alan Cunningham, William Thomas Franey
  • Patent number: 5803877
    Abstract: A punching bag is suspended from a from a motion device that moves the punching bag vertically and horizontally simulating the motions of an opponent boxer. The programmable sparing partner is operated from a control panel from which difficulty levels are selectable and feed back such as force of punch, number of punches, over all score are provided. The panel also has speed and motion controls. A free standing housing is described which is designed to be installed with modification to the building structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Inventor: Thomas Franey