Patents by Inventor Jim Cordova

Jim Cordova 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).

  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF INTERACTION IWTH INVISIBLE PRINTING
    Publication number: 20100044427
    Abstract: Systems and methods of interaction with invisible printing. In one embodiment, a printed page includes a printable surface, an invisible machine readable code disposed on the printable surface; and a human viewable image disposed on the printable surface. The invisible machine readable code may not absorb or reflect visible light substantially differently from the printable surface, in one embodiment. The invisible machine readable code may be detectable when exposed to infrared and/or ultraviolet light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: LEAPFROG ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: Larry Lynch, Steve Swihart, Jim Cordova
  • Interactive toy
    Patent number: 7347760
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to interactive toys. In one embodiment, the interactive toy includes a housing, and a receiving region on the housing. A detection device including a plurality of detectors is in the receiving region. A processor operatively coupled to the detection device. A solid object is received in the receiving region. The toy could be a toy electronic train, or an interactive book.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Wood, Craig R. Hendrickson, Kathleen Campisano, Jim Cordova
  • Interactive toy
    Publication number: 20030139113
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to interactive toys. In one embodiment, the interactive toy includes a housing, and a receiving region on the housing. A detection device including a plurality of detectors is in the receiving region. A processor operatively coupled to the detection device. A solid object is received in the receiving region. The toy could be a toy electronic train, or an interactive book.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2003
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Applicant: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Wood, Craig R. Hendrickson, Kathleen Campisano, Jim Cordova