# US 12,758,858 B2 · Method of ranking and an apparatus for selecting the best buyer's agents in an area

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- Number: US 12,758,858 B2
- Document ID: US12758858B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 18/601,154
- Filed: 2024-03-11
- Published: 2025-09-11
- Granted: 2026-10-13
- Earliest claimed: 2024-03-11
- Applicants: Vladimir Postnikov
- Inventors: Vladimir Postnikov
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12758858B2

## CPC

- A63F 3/00261: {Details of game boards, e.g. rotatable, slidable or replaceable parts, modular game boards, vertical game boards}
- G06Q 50/16: Real estate
- A63F 2003/00302: {with parts rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the game board}
- A63F: CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- G06Q: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

## Abstract

The present invention discloses an apparatus and method designed to facilitate the selection of the best buyer's agents. The apparatus consists of a transparent circular base equipped with a centrally positioned pole, around which three inserts with arrows can be attached. These inserts, each associated with a potential buyer's agent's location on an accompanying rectangular map, lay flat against the base once secured. A spinner, attachable to the pole, is designed to spin and point to one of these inserts, thereby selecting a buyer's agent in a visually engaging manner. This method introduces an element of geography in the selection process while maintaining a structured approach, offering a unique solution for individuals or organizations seeking to choose a buyer's agent without inherent biases. The invention is particularly suited for applications where impartiality is valued in the decision-making process, providing a transparent, fair, and interactive method for selection.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An apparatus for selecting the best buyer's agent comprising:
a substantially transparent circular base having a pole extending upwards from its center when the base lies flat;
three inserts, each insert having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end having a hole configured to receive the pole so that the insert lies substantially flat on the circular base when attached;
a rectangular map with a width and a height each greater than the diameter of the circular base;
a spinner configured to be attached to the pole after three inserts are attached to the pole, wherein the spinner is configured to spin at least a partial rotation around the circular base when engaged by a user;
wherein the substantially transparent circular base is comprised of plastic, and wherein the three inserts are configured to radially extend from the center of the base to the edge of the base;
wherein the arc of the distal end of each of the three inserts is 12.5 degrees;
wherein each insert has an arrow pointing away from its proximal end depicted on its distal end; and
wherein each end of the spinner includes two wheels that facilitate the rotation of the spinner when it is engaged.

### Claim 2

A method for selecting the best buyer's agent comprising:
providing a user with an apparatus comprising:
a substantially transparent circular base having a pole extending upwards from its center when the base lies flat;
three inserts, each insert having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end having a hole configured to receive the pole so that the insert lies substantially flat on the circular base when attached;
a rectangular map with a width and a height each greater than the diameter of the circular base;
a spinner configured to be attached to the pole after three inserts are attached to the pole, wherein the spinner is configured to spin at least a partial rotation around the circular base when engaged by a user;
arranging each insert on the circular base such that it corresponds to the primary physical business offices of three predetermined quality buyer's agents as indicated on the rectangular map;
actuating the spinner to initiate its rotation, where the spinner eventually comes to rest upon one of the attached inserts;
selecting the best buyer's agent associated with the insert at which the spinner points upon coming to rest;
wherein the substantially transparent circular base is comprised of plastic, and wherein the three inserts are configured to radially extend from the center of the base to the edge of the base;
wherein the arc of the distal end of each of the three inserts is 12.5 degrees;
wherein each insert has an arrow pointing away from its proximal end depicted on its distal end; and
wherein each end of the spinner includes two wheels that facilitate the rotation of the spinner when it is engaged.