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Number of patents: 28
Last date: April 24, 2012

NumberTitleIssue Date
8165922Physical 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
8165919Web 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
8160909Site 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
8156041Dynamic 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
8145537Integrated 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
8050980Secure 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
7962594Delivering 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
7836177Network 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
7811033Tool 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
7765274Differential 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
7720922Email 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
7647323Web-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
7641425Adjustable 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
7641424Non-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
7631035Path-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
7617124Apparatus 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
7586086Scanning 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
7548947Predictive 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
7513352Hanging 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
7487261Delta 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
7380372Wall 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
7296051Predictive 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
7273221Attachment 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
7273151Sieve 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
7269784Server-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
7188214Efficient 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
7185063Content 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
7165051Electronic 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
 
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