Patents by Inventor William B. Douglas

William B. Douglas 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: 7366684
    Abstract: A blind-supply open commerce business system provides a database where suppliers may upload product, product price and product delivery information. Products are offered for sale through a various systems where a potential buyer may view product information and price quotes for the same product from a plurality of suppliers wherein the identity of suppliers is not revealed. Price quotes reflect supplier cost plus margin. The system of the invention channels invoice and tracking information from a supplier to a purchaser without revealing the identity of the supplier. Suppliers ship products directly to purchasers. Purchasers may access order, shipping, and tracking information from a database of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Inventor: William B. Douglas