U.S. Patent Position Review — 19/476,586
DATA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING TASK SCHEDULES TO SERVICE PROVIDERS
Published international application: PCT/AU2024/050370 / WO2024216337A1
Section 12 — TT-12
Instant Book
Thumbtack has publicly described an Instant Book e-commerce engine connecting homeowners with service professionals.
Discipline
- Do not assume all Thumbtack projects use Instant Book.
- Do not infer scheduling mechanics that the sources do not state.
Technical Investigation Queue
- Which service categories support Instant Book?Evidence Required
- How is provider availability sourced for Instant Book slots?Evidence Required
- How are date and time options generated and constrained?Evidence Required
- How is pricing determined for an instantly booked job?Partially Answered
- Is booking automatic or subject to provider confirmation?Evidence Required
- Is the professional assigned by the platform or selected by the customer?Evidence Required
Public Evidence
Each record exposes the source, publisher, date, direct link, relevant extract, what it establishes, what it does not establish and evidence confidence.
Classification language rule: "Not Publicly Established" records the limits of public evidence reviewed. It is not a finding that the company does not operate the technology. Forward-looking items are labelled: Potential Future Patent Development — Subject to Patent Attorney Review.