Patents by Inventor Timothy J. Wilmott

Timothy J. Wilmott 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).

  • Customer valuation in a resource price manager
    Patent number: 7212978
    Abstract: A system that manages and optimizes total customer value on a property-specific basis and by further considering customer activities across multiple properties in a chain of properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Harrah's Operating Company, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Kowal, John M. Boushy, Timothy J. Wilmott
  • Resource price management incorporating indirect value
    Patent number: 6993494
    Abstract: A method and system of managing value from a resource such as hotel rooms by taking into account indirect value, such as gaming value, in determining recommended bid prices. Observed and/or estimated indirect value for customers is obtained. Recommended bid prices for instances of the resource, such as hotel rooms, are adjusted based on the obtained indirect value. Prices are further adjusted based on competitive market conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Harrah's Operating Company, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Boushy, Timothy J. Wilmott
  • Customer valuation in a resource price manager
    Publication number: 20040158536
    Abstract: A system that manages and optimizes total customer value on a property-specific basis and by further considering customer activities across multiple properties in a chain of properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2001
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: David P. Kowal, John M. Boushy, Timothy J. Wilmott