System and method for initiating returns over a network

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8417574
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12195662

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The present invention provides systems and methods for processing return transactions over a network. An embodiment of the invention discloses an online return application that generates an electronic return shipping label that can be delivered to a browser of a customer that wishes to make a return. Also, disclosed is the creation and transmission of label delivery links, which provide for dynamic generation and delivery of shipping labels.

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  • UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chalmers, Geoff S Atlanta, US 5 91
Hoffmann, Thomas V Atlanta, US 7 160

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