Patents by Inventor Todd R. Benson

Todd R. Benson 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: 20110066479
    Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for improving the operation and relevance of customer loyalty programs through geo-location, affiliate marketing and targeted advertising.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: ASSOCIATED DISCOUNT CLUBS OF AMERICA, LLC
    Inventor: Todd R. Benson
  • Publication number: 20090281883
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a flexible affiliated consumer association business method that allows consumers to enjoy enhanced buying power with a variety of merchants while at the same time enabling merchants and other groups and institutions such as employers or associations of such consumers to establish flexible repeatable loyalty programs in a cost-efficient manner. A flexible repeatable affiliated consumer method having components which allow a provider to create customizable customer loyalty programs with greater flexibility and creativity while also being modifiable in the market environment in a manner that the program provider can design or alter the program or provide multiple tailored programs as needed to attract consumers to give custom at participating merchants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: Associated Discount Clubs of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy J. Benson, Todd R. Benson, Jonathan B. Benson
  • Publication number: 20090213572
    Abstract: A display apparatus that can be worn by a user, attached to a surface, and/or comprise a stand-alone display containing a light source that emits light and is positioned so as to illuminate a design on the surface of the display apparatus, and/or that incorporates a lighted surface or video-capable technology and that may be connected to a microprocessor and/or light, sound or motion sensor functionalities connected to a microprocessor that can interpret external stimulus and modify the display according to various criteria to attract viewers. The display apparatus also is connected to or in the case of a wearable display contains a power supply that provides power to the light source or lighted display technology and microprocessor and/or sensor functionalities. In some embodiments, the invention may also include a promotional display member that displays advertising or sponsoring information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: Envisage
    Inventors: Todd R. Benson, Ronald Gregory, Joseph Fernandez