Patents by Inventor Jax B. Cowden

Jax B. Cowden 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 apparatus for providing information regarding computer programs
    Patent number: 7480862
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer program blocks windows categorized as bad windows, while allowing windows categorized as good windows to be displayed. The computer program may categorize a window by consulting one or more lists. In one embodiment, a list may be updated from time to time to optimize the computer program and prevent program-obsolescence. Techniques for defeating a window-blocking mechanism are also disclosed. In one embodiment, a computer program detects if a window is of a type that offers a product to a user. If so, the computer program provides a separate window containing information regarding the product. In one embodiment, a computer program detects if a user has a need for the computer program. If so, the user is informed of the efficacy of the computer program, which is then offered to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Claria Corporation
    Inventors: Jax B. Cowden, Kevin V. Dahlstrom, Scott G. Eagle, Charles Gilbert, Philip D. Hollrah, Anthony G. Martin, Jeffrey A. McFadden, Mark E. Pennell, Marc E. Silverberg
  • Method and apparatus for blocking unwanted windows
    Patent number: 7162739
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer program blocks windows categorized as bad windows, while allowing windows categorized as good windows to be displayed. The computer program may categorize a window by consulting one or more lists. In one embodiment, a list may be updated from time to time to optimize the computer program and prevent program-obsolescence. Techniques for defeating a window-blocking mechanism are also disclosed. In one embodiment, a computer program detects if a window is of a type that offers a product to a user. If so, the computer program provides a separate window containing information regarding the product. In one embodiment, a computer program detects if a user has a need for the computer program. If so, the user is informed of the efficacy of the computer program, which is then offered to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Claria Corporation
    Inventors: Jax B. Cowden, Kevin V. Dahlstrom, Scott G. Eagle, Charles Gilbert, Philip D. Hollrah, Anthony G. Martin, Jeffrey A. McFadden, Mark E. Pennell, Marc E. Silverberg
  • Method and apparatus for blocking unwanted windows
    Publication number: 20030098882
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer program blocks windows categorized as bad windows, while allowing windows categorized as good windows to be displayed. The computer program may categorize a window by consulting one or more lists. In one embodiment, a list may be updated from time to time to optimize the computer program and prevent program-obsolescence. Techniques for defeating a window-blocking mechanism are also disclosed. In one embodiment, a computer program detects if a window is of a type that offers a product to a user. If so, the computer program provides a separate window containing information regarding the product. In one embodiment, a computer program detects if a user has a need for the computer program. If so, the user is informed of the efficacy of the computer program, which is then offered to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2001
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Inventors: Jax B. Cowden, Kevin V. Dahlstrom, Scott G. Eagle, Charles Gilbert, Philip D. Hollrah, Anthony G. Martin, Jeffrey A. McFadden, Mark E. Pennell, Marc E. Silverberg
  • Method and apparatus for distributing a computer program
    Publication number: 20030101242
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer program blocks windows categorized as bad windows, while allowing windows categorized as good windows to be displayed. The computer program may categorize a window by consulting one or more lists. In one embodiment, a list may be updated from time to time to optimize the computer program and prevent program-obsolescence. Techniques for defeating a window-blocking mechanism are also disclosed. In one embodiment, a computer program detects if a window is of a type that offers a product to a user. If so, the computer program provides a separate window containing information regarding the product. In one embodiment, a computer program detects if a user has a need for the computer program. If so, the user is informed of the efficacy of the computer program, which is then offered to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2001
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Inventors: Jax B. Cowden, Kevin V. Dahlstrom, Scott G. Eagle, Charles Gilbert, Philip D. Hollrah, Anthony G. Martin, Jeffrey A. McFadden, Mark E. Pennell, Marc E. Silverberg
  • Method and apparatus for providing information regarding computer programs
    Publication number: 20030101241
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer program blocks windows categorized as bad windows, while allowing windows categorized as good windows to be displayed. The computer program may categorize a window by consulting one or more lists. In one embodiment, a list may be updated from time to time to optimize the computer program and prevent program-obsolescence. Techniques for defeating a window-blocking mechanism are also disclosed. In one embodiment, a computer program detects if a window is of a type that offers a product to a user. If so, the computer program provides a separate window containing information regarding the product. In one embodiment, a computer program detects if a user has a need for the computer program. If so, the user is informed of the efficacy of the computer program, which is then offered to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2001
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Inventors: Jax B. Cowden, Kevin V. Dahlstrom, Scott G. Eagle, Charles Gilbert, Philip D. Hollrah, Anthony G. Martin, Jeffrey A. McFadden, Marc E. Silverberg