Andrew G Tibbs

US Patent:

20020010689, Jan 24, 2002

Filed:

May 11, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/853259

Inventors:

Andrew Tibbs - Marietta GA, US
Alan Amling - Marietta GA, US
David Gittings - Roswell GA, US
Ross McCullough - Brussels, BE

International Classification:

G07B017/02

US Classification:

705/408000

Abstract:

The present invention comprises systems and methods for generating and providing an electronic return shipping label to a customer to allow the customer to return goods to a merchant or vendor.

US Patent:

20020046130, Apr 18, 2002

Filed:

Jul 10, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/902361

Inventors:

Joseph Monteleone - Cumming GA, US
Dave Gittings - Roswell GA, US
Andrew Tibbs - Marietta GA, US

Assignee:

United Parcel Service, Inc.

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/026000, 705/001000

Abstract:

The order entry and visibility system according to the present invention is a combination of network technologies that make it possible for a first user, typically a purchaser, to enter product orders electronically, communicate such to a second user, typically a supplier and provide for the second user to generate completed shipping labels upon fulfillment of at least a portion of the order. The system provides advantages for both the first user, purchaser and second user, supplier. The purchasers of products are provided a means of entering product orders via a network application and have immediate access to order and shipment status via the network application. The supplier of the product accesses the network application to process the order and generate a completed shipping label upon the fulfillment of the order.