Patents by Inventor David D. Minter

David D. Minter has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Internet radio system with selective replacement capability
    Patent number: 6577716
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to distributing content over the Internet that is comprised of a portion of the content of a radio station broadcast and content that has replaced a portion of the content of the radio station broadcast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Inventors: David D. Minter, Albert S. Baldocchi
  • Method and system for delivering on demand, individually targeted promotions
    Patent number: 5459306
    Abstract: A method and system for delivering product picks to a prospective individual user. Personal user information is gathered. Information on a user's use of a product during product use is gathered, correlated and stored. A user code provided to the user is correlated with the user information and the use information. The user information and the use information is classified based on use of the product. Classes of information potentially relevant to future purchases are identified. Product picks (promotions and recommendations) are delivered based on the classified information and the user information, responsive to an inquiry on behalf of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1995
    Assignee: Blockbuster Entertainment Corporation
    Inventors: Buddy Stein, Lee V. Twyford, David D. Minter, Michael M. Wilson