Patents by Inventor Kirk Feathers

Kirk Feathers 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).

  • Publication number: 20020055933
    Abstract: A method is disclosed wherein a source referring users to an on-line retailer is uniquely identified to the on-line retailer every time the user visits the on-line retailer's web site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Publication date: May 9, 2002
    Inventors: Kirk Feathers, Gregory Kerber
  • Publication number: 20020039114
    Abstract: A novel method of navigating the Internet is disclosed. Hyperlinks to web sites are grouped and displayed using the paradigm of shops in a town or village setting. Buildings in the town represent a collection of hyperlinks having a common theme. Buildings can be grouped together into districts representing common concepts, such as retail establishments, banks, restaurants, etc. Additionally, towns from various different cultures can be presented, having culturally localized web sites associated therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Publication date: April 4, 2002
    Inventors: Kirk Feathers, Lisa Popp, Brian McDermott