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Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America

Freemarkets, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 7


Forward Citations = 604

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13 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal David J Becker (7 out of 26 patents)

silverMedal Vincent F Rago (7 out of 24 patents)

bronzeMedal William D Rupp (7 out of 30 patents)

4.  Sam E Kinney, Jr (7 out of 24 patents)

5.  Robert G Stevens (6 out of 45 patents)

6.  Marc Alaia (6 out of 14 patents)

7.  Glen T Meakem (5 out of 16 patents)

8.  Daniel C Heckmann (5 out of 17 patents)

9.  Anthony F Bernard (5 out of 21 patents)

10.  Jason Reneau (4 out of 12 patents)

11.  Frederick W Roberts (4 out of 12 patents)

12.  Julia L Rickert (1 out of 3 patents)

13.  David M Sobie (1 out of 1 patent)

14.  Sam E Kinney (1 patent)

15.  John P Levis (0 patent)


7 patents:

1. 6564192 - Method and system for differential index bidding in online auctions (2003-05-13),
2. 6499018 - Method and system for controlling bidding in electronic auctions using bidder-specific bid limitations (2002-12-24),
3. 6408283 - Method and system for maintaining the integrity of electronic auctions using a configurable bid monitoring agent (2002-06-18),
4. 6230147 - Method and system for controlling an electronic auction during the transition to a closed state (2001-05-08),
5. 6230146 - Method and system for controlling closing times of electronic auctions involving multiple lots (2001-05-08),
6. 6223167 - Method and system for handling disruptions in the management of electronic auctions (2001-04-24),
7. 6216114 - Method and system for controlling the initiation and duration of overtime intervals in electronic auctions (2001-04-10),
Company Overview
Freemarkets, Inc. is a leading provider of e-sourcing solutions for businesses looking to optimize their procurement process. Their platform offers a wide range of tools and services to help clients streamline sourcing, negotiate better deals, and track supplier performance. With a proven track record of success, Freemarkets is the go-to choice for companies looking to drive savings and efficiency in their supply chain operations.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

7 Patents

#230 in Pittsburgh, PA

#1,438 in Pennsylvania

#39,950 in US

Pittsburgh, PA (US)
Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America

Freemarkets, Inc.

Forward Citations = 604

13 inventors:

goldMedal David J Becker (7 out of 26 patents)

silverMedal Vincent F Rago (7 out of 24 patents)

bronzeMedal William D Rupp (7 out of 30 patents)

4.  Sam E Kinney, Jr (7 out of 24 patents)

5.  Robert G Stevens (6 out of 45 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Freemarkets, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/freemarkets

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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