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  • System, method, application to maximize electronic commerce and sales in retail automotive industry
    Publication number: 20030135405
    Abstract: A method of generating indefinite revenue streams in a retail industry includes automatically sending from a remote server a personalized action electronic communication to a client computer of a customer on every anniversary of a purchase date, the communication including questions for the customer; receiving at the client computer of a sales representative answers to the questions of the communication from the customer; generating indefinite revenue streams from the answers to the questions of the communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Applicant: VehNet, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald D Townsend, Sean Moore
  • METHOD, SYSTEM AND SOFTWARE PRODUCT FOR SELECTING TOILET REPAIR PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20130159143
    Abstract: A method, system and software product provides a comprehensive toilet repair product selector guide. A search engine is made available to consumers, retail sellers and others in an “on-line” format. Such a method, system and software product will provide the user with prompts and guidance for diagnosing toilet problems, improving toilet performance and realizing water savings. The method, system and software product of the present invention would be accessible using mobile encoding technology, personal digital assistants (such as “smart phones” and the like) and other personal computing devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: LAVELLE INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Lavelle Industries, INC.
  • Archetecture and associated methodology for data standardization and utilization in retail industry applications
    Patent number: 9501793
    Abstract: A system, method and server are described for creating customized, in-store customer experiences. In one embodiment, a method is described, comprising receiving proprietary retail data from a first retail establishment over a wide-area network, the proprietary retail data comprising customer purchasing information formatted in a first proprietary format, converting the proprietary retail data into a standard retail data format to produce standardized retail data, receiving an indication from the first retail establishment over the wide-area network that an event relating to the first retail establishment has occurred, and in response to receiving the indication, retrieving standardized retail data relating to the customer from a memory, and providing at least some of the standardized retail data related to the customer to the retail establishment for presentation to the customer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Herofi, Inc.
    Inventors: Vladimir Edelman, Trent Dethloff
  • Architecture and associated methodology for data standardization and utilization in retail industry applications
    Patent number: 10438159
    Abstract: A system, method and server are described for creating customized, in-store customer experiences. In one embodiment, a method is described, comprising receiving proprietary retail data from a first retail establishment over a wide-area network, the proprietary retail data comprising customer purchasing information formatted in a first proprietary format, converting the proprietary retail data into a standard retail data format to produce standardized retail data, receiving an indication from the first retail establishment over the wide-area network that an event relating to the first retail establishment has occurred, and in response to receiving the indication, retrieving standardized retail data relating to the customer from a memory, and providing at least some of the standardized retail data related to the customer to the retail establishment for presentation to the customer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Herofi Inc.
    Inventors: Vladimir Edelman, Trent Dethloff
  • Architecture and associated methodology for data standardization and utilization in retail industry applications
    Patent number: 11037119
    Abstract: A system, method and server are described for creating customized, in-store customer experiences. In one embodiment, a method is described, comprising receiving proprietary retail data from a first retail establishment over a wide-area network, the proprietary retail data comprising customer purchasing information formatted in a first proprietary format, converting the proprietary retail data into a standard retail data format to produce standardized retail data, receiving an indication from the first retail establishment over the wide-area network that an event relating to the first retail establishment has occurred, and in response to receiving the indication, retrieving standardized retail data relating to the customer from a memory, and providing at least some of the standardized retail data related to the customer to the retail establishment for presentation to the customer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Targetable Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Vladimir Edelman, Trent Dethloff
  • Method, system, and non-transitory computer-readable medium for retail
    Patent number: 11361371
    Abstract: A retail platform is described. The platform provides a uniform retail service experience for users in the cannabis retail industry, including cannabis retail shop owners, managers, and employees. The platform provides a variety of services, including a regulatory compliance translator that is configured to translate information about retail transactions into format specific for and required by different regulatory agencies or computing systems. Other services include a product registry that associates lot/batch numbers used by states to track cannabis with product identifiers used by retailers and customers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Klicktrack, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Cooley, Parham Farsi, Brendan Hill, Steve Kessler
  • Retail display hanger
    Patent number: 9635959
    Abstract: A retail display hanger for supportively displaying a fluid container and a secondary component, where the fluid container has a neck, typically threaded, with a cap, which is likewise complementary threaded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: ALI INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Terry Ali, Christopher Ali, Frank Ali, Wayne Carl Leblanc
  • ADJUSTABLE SHELF REDUCER
    Publication number: 20200069080
    Abstract: An adjustable shelf reducer for use with a retail display to create a visually-appealing, full display of products contained on the shelf. The adjustable shelf reducer includes an L-shaped support having a backing member coupled to a base. One or more spaced-apart openings between the backing member and the base permit the passage of longitudinal spacer slats. The depth of the shelf display may be adjusted by sliding the spacer slats through the openings in the support and securing them in place at a pre-selected distance to create an aesthetically-pleasing and easy-to-access retail display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: Blanc Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: James A. O'HARA
  • Adjustable shelf reducer
    Patent number: 10912400
    Abstract: An adjustable shelf reducer for use with a retail display to create a visually-appealing, full display of products contained on the shelf. The adjustable shelf reducer includes an L-shaped support having a backing member coupled to a base. One or more spaced-apart openings between the backing member and the base permit the passage of longitudinal spacer slats. The depth of the shelf display may be adjusted by sliding the spacer slats through the openings in the support and securing them in place at a pre-selected distance to create an aesthetically-pleasing and easy-to-access retail display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Blanc Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: James A. O'Hara
  • Merchandise Self-Facing System with Interlocking Pushers
    Publication number: 20030094462
    Abstract: A self-facing merchandise pusher system for use in retail stores. Numerous products in a retail store are merchandised on shelves and a biased pusher is used to urge products toward the front edge of the shelf. The width of the pusher corresponds generally to the width of the narrowest product to be pushed. A removable divider extends vertically between each pusher. When pushing products that are multiples of the width of the narrowest product, dividers may be removed to create a larger pushing surface. Removing a divider locks two adjacent pushers together thereby causing the two pushers to push in unison and prevents product from slipping between the adjacent pushers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Applicant: RTC Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Neal Hardy
  • Merchandise self-facing system with interlocking pushers
    Patent number: 6824009
    Abstract: A self-facing merchandise pusher system for use in retail stores. Numerous products in a retail store are merchandised on shelves and a biased pusher is used to urge products toward the front edge of the shelf. The width of the pusher corresponds generally to the width of the narrowest product to be pushed. A removable divider extends vertically between each pusher. When pushing products that are multiples of the width of the narrowest product, dividers may be removed to create a larger pushing surface. Removing a divider locks two adjacent pushers together thereby causing the two pushers to push in unison and prevents product from slipping between the adjacent pushers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: RTC Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Neal Hardy
  • Rack system
    Publication number: 20080135698
    Abstract: A display stand for the commercial aisle display in a retail store of like boxed items, comprising an array of individual tray assemblies positioned side by side with a plurality of such side by side assemblies stacked one above the other in spaced relation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Mel Gordon
  • Rotatable platform display device
    Patent number: 5895021
    Abstract: A battery operated, rotatable platform display device for use in retail establishments. The display device employs a friction clutch provided between the base of the rotatable platform and an underlying drive plate upon which the rotatable platform is supported via a rotatable drive shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Assignee: Morgan Marshall Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip Rosenband, John Fink
  • Fitting room
    Patent number: 5630302
    Abstract: A modular fitting room for retail store use. The fitting room provides side and front panels to define an interior space. A door panel is provided with laterally extending formations which cooperates with studs to prevent viewing of the interior space from outside of that space. Studs for mounting the door panel and for facilitating the assembly of the fitting room are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1997
    Assignee: Morgan Marshall Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Phillip Rosenband
  • Retail behavioral tracking using microsystems
    Patent number: 8620775
    Abstract: An arrangement includes a plurality of containers and a processing circuit. Each of the plurality of containers has a microsystem disposed thereon. Each microsystem is configured to sense at least one environmental condition and to sense movement of the corresponding container. The microsystem is configured to communicate information regarding the at least one environmental condition and the movement wirelessly. The processing circuit is operably coupled to receive the information regarding the at least one environmental condition and the movement from each of the microsystems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Ramey Porter, Joseph James Rozsnaki, Osman Ahmed
  • Methods and system for marketing a commitment symbol and related method for engendering community recognition of same
    Publication number: 20060111965
    Abstract: A method of marketing a symbol of commitment is provided. The method includes identifying a symbol that can be recognized as a showing of a predetermined type of personal commitment. The also includes providing at least one design of the symbol. Additionally, the method includes determining at least one retail establishment for supplying such symbol to members of the community who wish to be recognized for having made the personal commitment. The method further includes conducting a knowledge-spreading campaign to inform would-be purchasers of the symbol of commitment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2005
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Applicant: COCO INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Robin Roshkind
  • Collapsible storage cabinet
    Patent number: 9301603
    Abstract: A collapsible storage cabinet having an improved structure and assembly technique is disclosed. The storage cabinet is designed to collapse to a compact size to minimize required shipping and retail space usage, while providing for ease of assembly by a consumer and improved structural design via recessed top and bottom walls. The collapsible storage cabinet includes a collapsible subassembly having a front wall, an opposing back wall, and a pair of folding sidewalls extending between and coupling the front wall and back wall. Top and bottom walls are selectively secured to the subassembly to maintain the cabinet in a fully assembled state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: QUALITY CRAFT INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Vincent George Koehn, Barry Kane Retchloff
  • Analyzing user behavior at kiosks to identify recommended products
    Patent number: 11030670
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to determining products for a home project through a kiosk at a point of sale location corresponding to a retail establishment, and to determining products for a home project through a kiosk at a point of sale location corresponding to a retail establishment and based on a user's current or past behavior. In one scenario, a computer system receives user input including project information. The user input is converted into an electronic signal. The project information includes various user choices related to color profiles, and related to project materials or layout. The computer system determines a type of home project being pursued based on the received information. The computer system identifies products that correspond to the determined type of home project and received color profiles, and displays to the user images of the products that correspond to the determined type of home project and to the received color profiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Caruso, Kevan M. Farley, Phillip J. Behrens
  • MOVEABLE ROLL AROUND SELF-CONTAINED ICE COOLED BEVERAGE DISPENSING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20130277394
    Abstract: A substantially self-contained moveable (roll around) ice cooled beverage dispensing apparatus, in one embodiment, disclosing onboard pressurized bag-in-box syrup concentrate, onboard carbonation and pump elements, as well as onboard cooling in a portable roll around unit, connecting up to a self-contained unit source of water, source of high pressurize CO2 (onboard in one embodiment) and/or AC electricity. These three elements are common elements, in the sense that electricity and water are typically available at most retail store locations where dispensing is desired and CO2 easily available in high pressure bottles, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: Schroeder Industries, Inc. d/b/a Schroeder America
    Inventor: William Edwards
  • Clamshell package and packaging system
    Patent number: 5485919
    Abstract: A package for a plurality of product items (such as intimate apparel) is made of transparent material. Two halves of the package are connected by an integral hinge. Each half is contour molded to provide distinct compartments for each of the product items and to provide a recess for retaining an insert in place within the package by the expansible qualities of the intimate apparel, without the use of adhesives. The packaging system is flexible to accommodate a wide variety of garments, quantities, styles, colors, patterns, sizes and brands. More particularly, the sculpture of the package and integrated insert shape provides the ability to differentiate at retail the garment style and fabric, all as a result of the geometry of the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1996
    Assignee: Nantucket Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Samberg, Barry Berger
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