Patents by Inventor Maria L. Isbell

Maria L. Isbell 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: 20040172279
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer-readable signal containing instructions for facilitating complex relationship-based interactions among users of a community, such community corresponding to a broken family. A database is communicably coupled to a full-time, public network, wherein the database includes functionalities and is configured to make said functionalities accessible via the full-time, public network. Data is recorded in the database defining the community and associating a manager with the community, wherein the manager is a user of the community. The manager can invite others to join the community in order to become additional users of the community. The manager can establish common approval items with regard to which two specific users must agree in order to make a decision. One or more users of the community can share information with one or more other users of the community.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2004
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Applicant: nCommon Partners LP
    Inventors: David B. Carolan, Maria L. Isbell
  • Publication number: 20040133440
    Abstract: The present invention is a computer-based interactive system that provides tools for divorced parents to manage their parenting responsibilities such as custody arrangements, visitation, child support, and shared medical expenses. With the system of the present invention, parents can share information about schedules, documents, activities and bills via their own secure, personalized website. The present invention also facilitates the assistance to them by attorneys, counselors, and employers. The present invention addresses the needs of all those associated with parenting and divorce and may be available to users according to various service levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: David B. Carolan, Maria L. Isbell