Patent ID: 7181408
Filing Date: 2007-02-20
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method of grouping animals for sale by a seller, the method comprising the steps of: (a) receiving for each animal from each of at least two potential buyers, the price including a base price and an adjustment to the base price dependent on a specification for the animal; (b) determining a maximum number of buyers to whom to sell the animals; (c) dividing the animals into a plurality of groups numbering less than equal to the maximum number of buyers, the dividing dependent on factors including; a price for each group of animals, wherein the price for each group of animals is not equivalent to a sum of the prices for all animals within a respective group; and a freight charge associated with shipping transporting the animal to the buyer; and (d) selling the animals to the buyer in the groups formed as a result of step (c).