Method and system for consumer award program for washroom usage

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10395267
APP PUB NO 20180018689A1
SERIAL NO

15552612

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A system and control method are provided for encouraging patron use of washrooms at commercial establishments. A plurality of commercial establishments are enrolled in a washroom rewards program, as well as patrons that may frequent or visit such establishments. Respective point values in the washroom rewards program are established for defined washroom activities performed by the patrons in the washrooms of the commercial establishments. The identity and location of the commercial establishments are provided to the patrons. Upon the patrons performing one of the defined washroom activities in one of the commercial establishments, the patron is identified and awarded credit of the points for the defined activity to a player account assigned to the patron. Provisions are made for the patrons to redeem accumulated points in their respective account for an award.

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KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC2300 WINCHESTER ROAD NEENAH WI 54956

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Becker, Stephen Cumming, US 39 326
Dunbar, Charlene Liburn, US 9 41
Kirkland, Jason Cumming, US 11 41
Moede, Warren Atlanta, US 11 41
Schulz, Thomas H Roswell, US 12 22
Sheehan, Chrissy Media, US 9 41
Shipp,, Jr Peter W Woodstock, US 11 41
Tramontina, Paul F Harleysville, US 58 988
Zielinski, Matthew T Darien, US 9 22

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