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System and method for providing an insurance premium for price protection

US7945500B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 2008
Grant dateMay 17, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q40/08
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for providing an insurance premium in association with an insurance strike price for a commodity are disclosed. By paying the insurance premium a consumer may obtain price protection for a commodity purchase. In particular, in one embodiment a consumer may obtain the right to be reimbursed for any amount paid over the insurance strike price for the commodity.

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