Abstract:
A method and system for performing a redemption transaction by leveraging a payment network provides a way to conduct redemption transaction without requiring changes to merchant or acquirer infrastructure. The cardholder initiates a transaction using a redemption card. An intermediary receives the transaction data, determines whether the loyalty points account associated with the redemption card has sufficient points to cover the transaction, and initiates a secondary payment transaction against a secondary payment account. Alternatively, these functions may be performed by the issuer.
Abstract:
Apparatus is disclosed for lifting and supporting articles during movement from place to place. The apparatus is supported by the chassis of a vehicle and includes a boom, hydraulic cylinder means to elevate and lower the boom, a winch and a box rest for supporting the lifted article. A pulley is mounted at the end of the boom and a cable adapted to be wound upon a winch drum is trained over the pulley. The box rest is so positioned on the chassis to readily receive and support the article which is lifted through joint action of the boom and winch.