Method of and system for purchasing an item using contributions from multiple people
OwnerKenneth Shaw, Kavin Asavanantinventors
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Abstract
A method of and system for purchasing an item using contributions from multiple people enables multiple users to contribute towards a gift. Typically the gift is one that each user would not purchase individually, but as a group, each user is able to contribute a portion of the total payment. Preferably, a gift host selects the gift, provides desired information and invited contributors are informed of the gift by email. The invited contributors then provide the necessary information to contribute before a deadline is reached. If the contributions are enough to purchase the gift, the gift is purchased and is given to a gift receiver.
Claims15
1-28. (canceled)
A system for utilizing a computing device for facilitating purchasing an item by a plurality of people, comprising:
- a. a first web page for displaying the item;
- b. a selecting component available on the first web page, the selecting component for selecting the item to be purchased by the plurality of people without adding the item to a registry;
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- c. a second web page, the second web page operably coupled to the selecting component, the second web page for enabling the plurality of people to contribute to purchase the item.
42-61. (canceled)
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.