Abstract: The invention is a message distribution system that can deliver a single message to a large number of people with a single act using a group of computer servers. The preferred embodiment requires the user to establish an account using a website and enter a contact list. The contact list can include both email addresses and telephone numbers. When the user wishes to send a message, at a later time, the user contacts the group of computer servers by a telephone number or email address. The user records a message on the servers and the server sends the messages to all email addresses and telephone numbers on the contact list for that user. Other embodiments include procedures to confirm the validity of the email addresses and telephone numbers and to confirm the delivery of messages to the email address and telephone numbers on the contact list.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 25, 2006
Date of Patent:
August 30, 2011
Inventors:
Thomas James Newell, Bradley Jacob Nathan, David Justin Bergert, Richard Shannon Smith
Abstract: A puppet system consisting of puppet, or other first body, able to fit within an opening or hole in an second object. The first object has straps that are attached on both ends to the first object. At least one end of the strap is reversibly attachable. The strap is able to fit in second openings in the second objects and then re-attached to the first object securing the first objects to the second object in a loose but secure manner. A preferred embodiment is use of a puppet as the first object and a book cover as the second object so that an operator can use one to both support the book cover and operate the puppet.