Patents by Inventor Tim Kobe

Tim Kobe 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: 9560203
    Abstract: Embodiments described can more effectively complete complicated service transactions in a more efficient manner by having a team of well-trained professionals who are instantly “streamed” into any location as necessary. A two-way communication system can provide instant or quick access to the right expert at the right point in time, thereby converting what might otherwise be a negative customer experience into a positive sales and service opportunity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Citibank, N.A.
    Inventors: Christopher E. Kay, Sam Lising, Tim Kobe
  • Publication number: 20150167333
    Abstract: Retail marketing environments of the present technology include retail stores and store layouts that provide a plurality of experience zones to guide a consumer through a purchasing experience. The first experience zone includes the front façade of the retail store and at least one window display case displaying merchandise that can be viewed through the front window. The second experience zone includes an interactive display that provides product information to consumers. The third experience zone includes at least one merchandise display area and at least one merchandise handling area. The fourth experience zone includes a plurality of interaction areas in which consumers can interact with store employees. A veil wall can be used to separate one or more of the experience zones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Tim KOBE, Hilary CLARK, Mike ELY, Lucinda TAY, David HERMAN, Sheldon BAKER, Angela WISCO
  • Patent number: 9055827
    Abstract: Display cases are designed to be mounted on at least one vertical support, such as a wall, pillar, or series of poles. The display cases include a display drawer that has a closed position within the display case and an open position beneath the display case. The display cases can be single sided, having a display drawer only on its front side, or double sided, having a first display drawer on its front side and a second display drawer on its rear side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: Hearts On Fire Company, LLC
    Inventors: Tim Kobe, Hilary Clark, Mike Ely, Lucinda Tay, David Herman, Sheldon Baker, Isao Takezawa, Gideon Hillman, Angela Wisco
  • Patent number: 8955261
    Abstract: Retail marketing environments of the present technology include retail stores and store layouts that provide a plurality of experience zones to guide a consumer through a purchasing experience. The first experience zone includes the front façade of the retail store and at least one window display case displaying merchandise that can be viewed through the front window. The second experience zone includes an interactive display that provides product information to consumers. The third experience zone includes at least one merchandise display area and at least one merchandise handling area. The fourth experience zone includes a plurality of interaction areas in which consumers can interact with store employees. A veil wall can be used to separate one or more of the experience zones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Hearts On Fire Company, LLC
    Inventors: Tim Kobe, Hilary Clark, Mike Ely, Lucinda Tay, David Herman, Sheldon Baker, Angela Wisco
  • Publication number: 20140375749
    Abstract: Embodiments described can more effectively complete complicated service transactions in a more efficient manner by having a team of well-trained professionals who are instantly “streamed” into any location as necessary. A two-way communication system can provide instant or quick access to the right expert at the right point in time, thereby converting what might otherwise be a negative customer experience into a positive sales and service opportunity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Christopher E. KAY, Sam LISING, Tim KOBE
  • Patent number: 8830291
    Abstract: Embodiments described can more effectively complete complicated service transactions in a more efficient manner by having a team of well-trained professionals who are instantly “streamed” into any location as necessary. A two-way communication system can provide instant or quick access to the right expert at the right point in time, thereby converting what might otherwise be a negative customer experience into a positive sales and service opportunity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Citibank, N.A.
    Inventors: Christopher E. Kay, Sam Lising, Tim Kobe
  • Publication number: 20110249081
    Abstract: Embodiments described can more effectively complete complicated service transactions in a more efficient manner by having a team of well-trained professionals who are instantly “streamed” into any location as necessary. A two-way communication system can provide instant or quick access to the right expert at the right point in time, thereby converting what might otherwise be a negative customer experience into a positive sales and service opportunity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Inventors: Christopher E. KAY, Sam LISING, Tim KOBE
  • Patent number: D453082
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2002
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Tim Kobe, Wilhelm Oehl, Mike Ely, Mike Dolan
  • Patent number: D668081
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Hearts On Fire Company, LLC
    Inventors: Tim Kobe, Hilary Clark, Mike Ely, Lucinda Tay, David Herman, Sheldon Baker, Isao Takezawa, Angela Wisco
  • Patent number: D672786
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Citigroup Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher E. Kay, Tim Kobe, Sam Lising, Raul Paredes, Sanjeev Mehra
  • Patent number: D790583
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Citigroup Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher E. Kay, Tim Kobe, Sam Lising, Raul Paredes, Sanjeev Mehra