Patents by Inventor Kim Lenger

Kim Lenger 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).

  • Electronic publishing and delivery
    Patent number: 8583476
    Abstract: A method and system for distributing an electronic publication allows the distribution of customized publications, including customized advertising, customized content, or both. In accordance with the method for distributing an electronic publication, an electronic publication is retrieved from storage. The electronic publication is delivered to the consumer by electronically sending the electronic publication to the consumer's electronic mail address. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the electronic publication may include customized advertising. A consumer profile associated with the consumer is stored in a database and comprises a plurality of profile data items. A database of content items and advertising items is created, including at least some targeted advertising items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Dale S. Howard, L. Joy Griebenow, Kim Lenger
  • Electronic publication distribution method and system
    Patent number: 8515806
    Abstract: A method and system for distributing an electronic publication allows the distribution of customized publications, including customized advertising, customized content, or both. In accordance with the method for distributing an electronic publication, an electronic publication is retrieved from storage. The electronic publication is delivered to the consumer by electronically sending the electronic publication to the consumer's electronic mail address. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the electronic publication may include customized advertising. A consumer profile associated with the consumer is stored in a database and comprises a plurality of profile data items. A database of content items and advertising items is created, including at least some targeted advertising items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Dale S. Howard, L. Joy Griebenow, Kim Lenger
  • Electronic Publication Distribution Method and System
    Publication number: 20070174122
    Abstract: A method and system for distributing an electronic publication allows the distribution of customized publications, including customized advertising, customized content, or both. In accordance with the method for distributing an electronic publication, an electronic publication is retrieved from storage. The electronic publication is delivered to the consumer by electronically sending the electronic publication to the consumer's electronic mail address. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the electronic publication may include customized advertising. A consumer profile associated with the consumer is stored in a database and comprises a plurality of profile data items. A database of content items and advertising items is created, including at least some targeted advertising items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Applicant: Electronic Data Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Dale Howard, L. Griebenow, Kim Lenger
  • Electronic publication distribution method and system
    Patent number: 7146327
    Abstract: A method and system for distributing an electronic publication allows the distribution of customized publications, including customized advertising, customized content, or both. In accordance with the method for distributing an electronic publication, an electronic publication is retrieved from storage. The electronic publication is delivered to the consumer by electronically sending the electronic publication to the consumer's electronic mail address. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the electronic publication may include customized advertising. A consumer profile associated with the consumer is stored in a database and comprises a plurality of profile data items. A database of content items and advertising items is created, including at least some targeted advertising items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Electronic Data Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Dale S. Howard, L. Joy Griebenow, Kim Lenger
  • Electronic publication distribution method and system
    Patent number: 7124090
    Abstract: A method and system for distributing an electronic publication allows the distribution of customized publications, including customized advertising, customized content, or both. In accordance with the method for distributing an electronic publication, an electronic publication is retrieved from storage. The electronic publication is delivered to the consumer by electronically sending the electronic publication to the consumer's electronic mail address. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the electronic publication may include customized advertising. A consumer profile associated with the consumer is stored in a database and comprises a plurality of profile data items. A database of content items and advertising items is created, including at least some targeted advertising items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Electronic Data Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Dale S. Howard, L. Joy Griebenow, Kim Lenger
  • Electronic publishing and delivery
    Publication number: 20050091109
    Abstract: A method and system for distributing an electronic publication allows the distribution of customized publications, including customized advertising, customized content, or both. In accordance with the method for distributing an electronic publication, an electronic publication is retrieved from storage. The electronic publication is delivered to the consumer by electronically sending the electronic publication to the consumer's electronic mail address. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the electronic publication may include customized advertising. A consumer profile associated with the consumer is stored in a database and comprises a plurality of profile data items. A database of content items and advertising items is created, including at least some targeted advertising items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2004
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Inventors: Dale Howard, L. Griebenow, Kim Lenger
  • Method and system for electronic publication distribution including return receipt
    Patent number: 5850520
    Abstract: The invention comprises a method and system for distributing an electronic publication. The invention allows the distribution of customized publications, including customized advertising, customized content, or both. In accordance with the method for distributing an electronic publication, a version of an electronic publication is retrieved from storage. The electronic publication is delivered to the consumer by electronically sending the electronic publication to the consumer's electronic mail address with a return receipt requested. A receipt is then generated in response to the retrieval of the electronic publication from the consumer's electronic mailbox.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1998
    Assignee: Electronic Data Systems Corporation
    Inventors: L. Joy Griebenow, Dale S. Howard, Kim Lenger