Patents by Inventor Deborah Sandgren

Deborah Sandgren 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).

  • Method and system for providing secure online communications between registered participants
    Patent number: 6442693
    Abstract: The invention of the present application relates to method and system for implementing a secure private web site accessible to members only. The secure private web site has particular application with respect to interactive family communications. The secure private web site is created by a primary registrant, who designates additional subsequent registrants. The primary registrant can access all areas of the created secure private web site, whereas the subsequent registrants can access only a general access area. The general access area may comprise interactive communications features, gifting options, and consumer advisory services, among other features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: GE Financial Assurance Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Deborah Sandgren, Henrietta Hickman