Patents Assigned to Tactara, LLC
  • Publication number: 20120297024
    Abstract: Methods of providing published content are presented. Content providers, including advertisers, can have their network addresses become black listed through no fault of their own. Content providers can utilize one or more intermediary providers each having their own distinct network address, possibly a registered domain name. An advertiser or other content provider can engage members of a distribution channel to disseminate promotional information to consumers where the promotional information comprises a network address of the intermediary provider. Upon a request directed toward the network address, the intermediary transforms published content obtained from the primary provider to make the content appear as though it originated from the intermediary provider. Should a black listing event occur, only the intermediary provider would be affected. An updated or new intermediary provider having a new, distinct network address can be instantiated to replace the black listed provider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: TACTARA, LLC
    Inventors: Russell Grin, Crosby Haffner
  • Patent number: 8239576
    Abstract: Methods of providing published content are presented. Content providers, including advertisers, can have their network addresses become black listed through no fault of their own. Content providers can utilize one or more intermediary providers each having their own distinct network address, possibly a registered domain name. An advertiser or other content provider can engage members of a distribution channel to disseminate promotional information to consumers where the promotional information comprises a network address of the intermediary provider. Upon a request directed toward the network address, the intermediary transforms published content obtained from the primary provider to make the content appear as though it originated from the intermediary provider. Should a black listing event occur, only the intermediary provider would be affected. An updated or new intermediary provider having a new, distinct network address can be instantiated to replace the black listed provider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Tactara, LLC
    Inventors: Russell Grin, Crosby Haffner
  • Publication number: 20110302325
    Abstract: Methods of providing published content are presented. Content providers, including advertisers, can have their network addresses become black listed through no fault of their own. Content providers can utilize one or more intermediary providers each having their own distinct network address, possibly a registered domain name. An advertiser or other content provider can engage members of a distribution channel to disseminate promotional information to consumers where the promotional information comprises a network address of the intermediary provider. Upon a request directed toward the network address, the intermediary transforms published content obtained from the primary provider to make the content appear as though it originated from the intermediary provider. Should a black listing event occur, only the intermediary provider would be affected. An updated or new intermediary provider having a new, distinct network address can be instantiated to replace the black listed provider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: TACTARA, LLC
    Inventors: Russell Grin, Crosby Haffner
  • Patent number: 8001275
    Abstract: Methods of providing published content are presented. Content providers, including advertisers, can have their network addresses become black listed through no fault of their own. Content providers can utilize one or more intermediary providers each having their own distinct network address, possibly a registered domain name. An advertiser or other content provider can engage members of a distribution channel to disseminate promotional information to consumers where the promotional information comprises a network address of the intermediary provider. Upon a request directed toward the network address, the intermediary transforms published content obtained from the primary provider to make the content appear as though it originated from the intermediary provider. Should a black listing event occur, only the intermediary provider would be affected. An updated or new intermediary provider having a new, distinct network address can be instantiated to replace the black listed provider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Tactara, LLC
    Inventors: Russell Grin, Crosby Haffner
  • Publication number: 20110029628
    Abstract: Systems and methods of managing aliases are disclosed. An alias management system can be configured to offer access to one or more aliases that point to distribution lists, where aliases can be managed as distinct objects relative to distributions lists or addresses. An alias user can submit desirable criteria for content distribution chain that includes properties of a desirable alias. An alias management server can be used to identify distributions lists that satisfy at least some of the desirable criteria. Additionally, an alias can be created that adheres to at least some of the properties or attributes of the desirable alias. Alias users can be permitted to utilize the alias subject to any rules or polices in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: TACTARA, LLC
    Inventor: Crosby Haffner
  • Patent number: 7818455
    Abstract: Systems and methods of managing aliases are disclosed. An alias management system can be configured to offer access to one or more aliases that point to distribution lists, where aliases can be managed as distinct objects relative to distributions lists or addresses. An alias user can submit desirable criteria for content distribution chain that includes properties of a desirable alias. An alias management server can be used to identify distributions lists that satisfy at least some of the desirable criteria. Additionally, an alias can be created that adheres to at least some of the properties or attributes of the desirable alias. Alias users can be permitted to utilize the alias subject to any rules or polices in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Tactara, LLC
    Inventor: Crosby Haffner
  • Publication number: 20100088106
    Abstract: Methods of providing published content are presented. Content providers, including advertisers, can have their network addresses become black listed through no fault of their own. Content providers can utilize one or more intermediary providers each having their own distinct network address, possibly a registered domain name. An advertiser or other content provider can engage members of a distribution channel to disseminate promotional information to consumers where the promotional information comprises a network address of the intermediary provider. Upon a request directed toward the network address, the intermediary transforms published content obtained from the primary provider to make the content appear as though it originated from the intermediary provider. Should a black listing event occur, only the intermediary provider would be affected. An updated or new intermediary provider having a new, distinct network address can be instantiated to replace the black listed provider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: TACTARA, LLC
    Inventors: Russell Grin, Crosby Haffner
  • Publication number: 20100077053
    Abstract: Systems and methods of managing aliases are disclosed. An alias management system can be configured to offer access to one or more aliases that point to distribution lists, where aliases can be managed as distinct objects relative to distributions lists or addresses. An alias user can submit desirable criteria for content distribution chain that includes properties of a desirable alias. An alias management server can be used to identify distributions lists that satisfy at least some of the desirable criteria. Additionally, an alias can be created that adheres to at least some of the properties or attributes of the desirable alias. Alias users can be permitted to utilize the alias subject to any rules or polices in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: TACTARA, LLC
    Inventor: Crosby Haffner
  • Publication number: 20100036925
    Abstract: Systems and methods of managing alias are disclosed. An alias management system can provide for creating distribution lists comprising one or more addresses. A list owner can utilize the system to retain ownership and control of the addresses by creating aliases for the list. Additionally, an alias policy can be established that includes rules and metrics that govern the use of the alias. The alias can be provided to alias users or members of a message distribution chain, preferably in exchange for a fee. The alias users can then use the alias to send message content, while the system can enforce the alias usage policy or provide an auditing trail on how the alias is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: TACTARA, LLC
    Inventor: Crosby Haffner
  • Patent number: 7653751
    Abstract: Methods of providing published content are presented. Content providers, including advertisers, can have their network addresses become black listed through no fault of their own. Content providers can utilize one or more intermediary providers each having their own distinct network address, possibly a registered domain name. An advertiser or other content provider can engage members of a distribution channel to disseminate promotional information to consumers where the promotional information comprises a network address of the intermediary provider. Upon a request directed toward the network address, the intermediary transforms published content obtained from the primary provider to make the content appear as though it originated from the intermediary provider. Should a black listing event occur, only the intermediary provider would be affected. An updated or new intermediary provider having a new, distinct network address can be instantiated to replace the black listed provider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Tactara, LLC
    Inventors: Russell Grin, Crosby Haffner
  • Publication number: 20090271475
    Abstract: Methods of providing published content are presented. Content providers, including advertisers, can have their network addresses become black listed through no fault of their own. Content providers can utilize one or more intermediary providers each having their own distinct network address, possibly a registered domain name. An advertiser or other content provider can engage members of a distribution channel to disseminate promotional information to consumers where the promotional information comprises a network address of the intermediary provider. Upon a request directed toward the network address, the intermediary transforms published content obtained from the primary provider to make the content appear as though it originated from the intermediary provider. Should a black listing event occur, only the intermediary provider would be affected. An updated or new intermediary provider having a new, distinct network address can be instantiated to replace the black listed provider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: TACTARA, LLC
    Inventors: Russell Grin, Crosby Haffner
  • Patent number: 7594035
    Abstract: Methods of providing published content are presented. Content providers, including advertisers, can have their network addresses become black listed through no fault of their own. Content providers can utilize one or more intermediary providers each having their own distinct network address, possibly a registered domain name. An advertiser or other content provider can engage members of a distribution channel to disseminate promotional information to consumers where the promotional information comprises a network address of the intermediary provider. Upon a request directed toward the network address, the intermediary transforms published content obtained from the primary provider to make the content appear as though it originated from the intermediary provider. Should a black listing event occur, only the intermediary provider would be affected. An updated or new intermediary provider having a new, distinct network address can be instantiated to replace the black listed provider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Tactara, LLC
    Inventors: Russell Grin, Crosby Haffner
  • Publication number: 20090216857
    Abstract: Methods of providing published content are presented. Content providers, including advertisers, can have their network addresses become black listed through no fault of their own. Content providers can utilize one or more intermediary providers each having their own distinct network address, possibly a registered domain name. An advertiser or other content provider can engage members of a distribution channel to disseminate promotional information to consumers where the promotional information comprises a network address of the intermediary provider. Upon a request directed toward the network address, the intermediary transforms published content obtained from the primary provider to make the content appear as though it originated from the intermediary provider. Should a black listing event occur, only the intermediary provider would be affected. An updated or new intermediary provider having a new, distinct network address can be instantiated to replace the black listed provider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: Tactara, LLC
    Inventors: Russell Grin, Crosby Haffner