ON-LINE GROUP DESIGN AND PURCHASING OF CUSTOMIZED MERCHANDISE
First Claim
1. A method for facilitating the on-line group purchase of customized merchandise, comprising the steps of:
- (a) allowing a plurality of individuals access to an on-line platform;
(b) establishing at least one group account that includes a plurality of members of the group;
(c) establishing member accounts for each member electing to establish a member account;
(d) providing at least one customized design for review by a plurality of members in the group;
(e) capturing orders from a plurality of members for application of the design to a selected merchandise item;
(f) obtaining payment for at least part of the orders from at least one payor; and
(g) fulfilling the orders by causing the selected customized merchandise to be created and shipped.
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Abstract
The present invention provides an online platform for organizations to design and create customized merchandise and to offer the merchandise for sale to their members and to the general public. The organization sets up an online group account to facilitate the design and sale of a customized product. The platform allows the organization to create customized merchandise by designing products for its members or by defining parameters that enable its members or other individuals to customize certain aspects of merchandise, and also to provide a private or public forum for members to submit, share and vote on designs and otherwise interact with each other. The platform provides various forms of payment to accommodate different purchasers and to account for any sponsors or donors.
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21 Claims
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1. A method for facilitating the on-line group purchase of customized merchandise, comprising the steps of:
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(a) allowing a plurality of individuals access to an on-line platform; (b) establishing at least one group account that includes a plurality of members of the group; (c) establishing member accounts for each member electing to establish a member account; (d) providing at least one customized design for review by a plurality of members in the group; (e) capturing orders from a plurality of members for application of the design to a selected merchandise item; (f) obtaining payment for at least part of the orders from at least one payor; and (g) fulfilling the orders by causing the selected customized merchandise to be created and shipped. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for facilitating the on-line design and group selection of customized merchandise, comprising the steps of:
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(a) allowing a plurality of individuals access to an on-line platform; (b) establishing at least one group account that includes a plurality of members of the group; (c) establishing member accounts for each member electing to establish a member account; (d) providing design tools to allow at least one member to create at least one customized design for review by a plurality of members in the group; and (e) allowing a plurality of members to select a preferred design. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for facilitating the on-line group purchase of customized merchandise, comprising the steps of:
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(a) allowing a plurality of individuals access to an on-line platform; (b) establishing at least one group account that includes a plurality of members of the group; (c) establishing member accounts for each member electing to establish a member account; (d) providing design tools to allow at least one member to create at least one customized design for review by a plurality of members in the group; (e) allowing a plurality of members to select a preferred design; (f) capturing orders from a plurality of members for application of the design to a selected merchandise item; (g) obtaining payment for at least part of the orders from at least one payor; and (h) fulfilling the orders by causing the selected customized merchandise to be created and shipped. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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