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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8165922 | Physical on demand testing with version support A method for testing versions for remote manufacturing of software media from a network is described. An interface to a user is provided for creation of a physical on demand product. A product version is created for the physical on demand product that includes an el... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8165919 | Web based product ordering method with shopping carts actions queued Call center order system and process allows a customer service representative to make remote calls to a server to perform shopping cart actions, all on one web page. Historically, representatives would need to enter client information and product information on seve... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8160909 | Site optimizer Site optimizer is a tool that enables A/B testing of merchandising offers for your online store to help you determine which offers work best on your storefront. A/B testing compares multiple offers simultaneously to randomly selected groups of shoppers. The A/B test... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8156041 | Dynamic indicator for context sensitive real-time communications A method and apparatus in which a Spender may spend money to buy an item, spend money on a donation, etc. A Spender (sometimes called a buyer) will typically use client software to access content, where the client is typically a computing device that includes a disp... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8145537 | Integrated software network agent A model for the next generation of software network agents for downloadable software is provided. The software network agent delivers a streamlined user experience that presents the user with options to try or buy. The agent may be co-branded for merchant and affili... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8050980 | Secure downloading of a file from a network system and method A download processor for secure downloading of a digital product file when ordered by a user. The order includes a file identifier related to the file and an order identifier related to the order. The download processor performs security checks related to the file, ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7962594 | Delivering content on a network using differential caching system and method A system and method for delivering content on a network using differential caching is described. A request for information is received from a request-generating element coupled to a browser associated with a client through the network. A static portion and a dynamic... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7836177 | Network object predictive pre-download device A network object predictive pre-download device operable on a network logically between a web client and a web server on a network is described. The pre-download device includes a prediction engine that intercepts a request from the web client to the web server for ... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7811033 | Tool with remote switch A non-pneumatic system for use with a workpiece is described. A clamp assembly having a clamp pad is secured to the cabinet. An electrically operated tool is movably secured to the cabinet. The tool has a remote switch which when activated in turn activates the tool... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7765274 | Differential caching with template, sub-template, and delta information A method for transmitting a web page to a client device is described. Template information, sub-template information, and delta information are identified based on a request for information from the client device. The template information includes seldom changing el... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7720922 | Email content builder system and method An email content builder that generates email content based upon customer created rules is described. Messages to clients are edited automatically to suit a client's needs. The language in the text of a message is translated and changed depending on the country and ... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7647323 | Web-site performance analysis system and method of providing a web-site performance analysis service A method of providing a web-site performance analysis service is disclosed that gathers data relative to visits to web-pages that are associated with a web-site. Traversals are identified that correspond to each visit to the web-pages. Each identified traversal has ... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7641425 | Adjustable holding systems Adjustable holding systems may include a fixed or portable base with a base opening and clamp assembly. The base opening is defined by a back surface, two side surfaces, and a partial front surface. A guide assembly may be movable within the base opening when the cl... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7641424 | Non-pneumatic clamp and drilling system A non-pneumatic clamp and drilling system with a cabinet having a work surface with a drill bit opening. A fence rests on the work surface to guide a side surface of a workpiece. A clamp is secured to the cabinet. The clamp includes clamp pad positioned above the wo... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7631035 | Path-analysis toolbar A toolbar is provided that is synchronized with a web-site browser system. The toolbar provides an interface to a path analysis system that provides path analysis data related to a select web-page. By synchronizing the toolbar to the browser, the path analysis syste... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7617124 | Apparatus and method for secure downloading of files A download processor for secure downloading of a digital product file when ordered by a user. The order includes a file identifier related to the file and an order identifier related to the order. The download processor performs security checks related to the file, ... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7586086 | Scanning imaging device for image-substraction confocal microscopy The invention relates to an imaging device comprising means for generating two images which are filtered differently by a mask (304) and for combining same. ... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7548947 | Predictive pre-download of a network object A method for enabling pre-downloading of network objects to a web client from a web server is described. The method includes intercepting at a device a request from a web client to a web server for a first network object. The same device intercepts a response to the... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7513352 | Hanging chute A hanging chute with a rib cage is described. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a chute constructed from flexible wear material with a rib cage to reinforce the chute. In particular, several ribs are dispersed throughout the length of the flexible ... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7487261 | Delta caching service A method and system for responding to a request from a client for a web page using delta caching is described. Building templates for the web at the server(s) is functionally separated and logically remote from the request server. One or more template-builders are l... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7380372 | Wall bracing system and method of supporting a wall In accordance with one preferred embodiment of the present invention, a wall brace apparatus for use in supporting a damaged wall from the interior of a building basement is disclosed. The wall brace apparatus includes an alignment brace positioned between a floor b... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7296051 | Predictive predownload of templates with delta encoding Techniques for predictive predownload of templates with delta caching are used to substantially minimize the time needed to send objects from a server to a client. A template builder generates templates for each web page. A prediction engine maintains a prediction m... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7273221 | Attachment system for bicycle accessories A system for attaching bicycle accessories to the frame of a bicycle is herein disclosed. The system comprises at least two of an upper mount, a lower mount, and a support arm. The upper mount is generally secured to the frame of the bicycle adjacent the junction of... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7273151 | Sieve bed for a sifting machine The invention pertains to a sieve bed for a sifting machine, consisting of rectangular sieve elements (10), which are attached to a support frame (1) with their edges abutting each other, the support frame being provided with mushroom-shaped mounting p... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7269784 | Server-originated differential caching The invention provides a method and system for sending relatively identical web pages, when requested by subsequent users, with substantial reduction of bandwidth. The server determines a “template web page” corresponding to the actual information on the web pag... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7188214 | Efficient compression using differential caching A technique for increased efficiency of content delivery over a network is described. Instances of web pages are divided into (1) templates including those elements of a web page that are relatively unchanging and (2) delta information including those elements that ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7185063 | Content delivery network using differential caching The invention provides a technique for serving relatively non-static content in a CDN (content delivery network). Content is pushed out from an originating server to a set of mirroring servers using differential caching. Each requestable object is separated into tem... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7165051 | Electronic commerce system and method for detecting fraud An electronic commerce system having a server and an end user machine interacting through a network during an electronic commerce transaction is disclosed. The server includes a software module configured to receive user-entered information via the network including... | 01/16/2007 |