Registers – Systems controlled by data bearing records – Mechanized store
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-19
2011-04-19
Le, Thien M (Department: 2887)
Registers
Systems controlled by data bearing records
Mechanized store
C235S380000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07926716
ABSTRACT:
The new store that includes a building that contains merchandise that was purchased by the store on a point-of-origin basis. The merchandise preferably is marketed for sale to consumers in such a way that there is consumer awareness in regard to the origin of the merchandise. The new store presents an alternative to conventional stores that focus mainly on price when other attributes are similar. The store may also include an on-line enterprise that locates locally-made merchandise for potential customers. By using a point-of-origin basis for buying and selling merchandise, the present invention provides consumers with a store where they can quickly locate and purchase merchandise that is made closer to their residence.
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Hanson Karl G.
Le Thien M
Localmakers.com Inc.
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