Barbara H Ryan

US Patent:

20020116850, Aug 29, 2002

Filed:

Feb 28, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/795843

Inventors:

Barbara Ryan - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

G09F007/22

US Classification:

040/617000

Abstract:

A system for displaying and storing sheets including printed information thereon, as well as the components of the system separately. The system includes a plurality of relatively rigid sheets with the printed information thereon, a mounting fixture for displaying at least one sheet, and a hanging bar for storing the sheets not being used. Specifically, the mounting fixture includes an elongated bar, means for attaching the elongated bar to a wall, and a plurality of hooks. The hanging bar includes a rod, an upper hook configured for hanging the bar upon a pole, and at least two generally S-shaped hooks attached to the rod. The S-shaped hooks are designed to receive the sheets not being displayed. The printed information may include word puzzles, rebuses, gramograms, doodles, etc. If the information is a type of puzzle, a separate answer key is also preferably provided as part of the system.

US Patent:

20020198942, Dec 26, 2002

Filed:

Jun 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/884022

Inventors:

Barbara Ryan - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

G06F015/16

US Classification:

709/206000

Abstract:

A method and system for reducing wanted communications from providers (e.g., service and/or product providers, advertisers, etc.) via multiple channels of communication, such as email, mail and telemarketing calls, through a single consumer contact are disclosed. A consumer may pay a one-time, periodic or other type of fee in order to provide the consumer's contact information, which may include name, address, telephone number and email address. The present invention may parse the consumer's information where relevant information may be forwarded to the appropriate database or databases. Marketers may be informed of the consumer's request via the one or more databases where marketing contact lists may be purged of consumer contact information. As a result, unsolicited communications via multiple channels of communication may be reduced. The present invention further provides a service that may be sold in conjunction with other products and services of a provider/client entity. Privacy features of the present invention may be easily combined with other products and services. In addition, privacy features of the present invention may be offered to consumers when they complain about marketing tactics and/or other privacy concerns.

US Patent:

20050055272, Mar 10, 2005

Filed:

Sep 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/659228

Inventors:

Barbara Ryan - Chicago IL, US
Gary Van Prooyen - Wheaton IL, US

Assignee:

Sears Brands LLC - Hoffman Estates IL

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705014000, 705039000

Abstract:

A retail store develops a marketing incentive program and distributes different types of benefits to consumers in the program. One benefit the retail store can distribute is a recurring cash value benefit to the consumer.

US Patent:

20050140133, Jun 30, 2005

Filed:

Dec 26, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/746086

Inventors:

Barbara Ryan - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

Sears Brands LLC - Hoffman Estates IL

International Classification:

B42D005/00
B42D001/00

US Classification:

281038000

Abstract:

A picture storybook including a plurality of pages and illustrations. The illustrations include depictions of a character and/or a product available for purchase from a retail store.