Patents by Inventor Todd W. Kirby

Todd W. Kirby 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).

  • System and method for providing a certified photograph in a network environment
    Patent number: 8117091
    Abstract: A method for providing a certified photograph in a network environment is offered that includes interfacing with one or more end users and managing information related to one or more of the end users. The method further includes displaying one or more photos of the end users and providing a label on the photos that certifies the photos as being substantially accurate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: MATCH.COM, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Chris S. Terrill, Todd W. Kirby
  • System and method for providing a system that includes on-line and off-line features in a network environment
    Patent number: 8051013
    Abstract: An apparatus for coordinating a relationship in a network environment is provided that includes a central web site operable to interface with one or more end users and to manage information related to one or more of the end users. The central web site includes an on-line component and an off-line component such that one or more of the end users can communicate and gather information about each other at the central web site and the central web site can facilitate a meeting in person between two of the end users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Match.com, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Chris S. Terrill, Todd W. Kirby
  • System and method for providing a search feature in a network environment
    Patent number: 8010556
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing a feature in a network environment is provided that includes a central web site operable to interface with one or more end users and to manage information related to one or more of the end users. The central web site is operable to populate a queue of a first end user with a profile of a second end user. The central web site includes a search component that, once the first end user has reviewed the profile, allows the first end user to search for one or more other end users using specified criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Match.com, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Chris S. Terrill, Todd W. Kirby
  • System and method for providing enhanced questions for matching in a network environment
    Patent number: 8010546
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing a feature in a network environment is provided that includes a central web site operable to interface with one or more end users and to manage information related to one or more of the end users. The central web site includes a set of questions for one or more of the end users to complete, whereby the central web site is operable to display a comparison of answers for the questions that are submitted by a first end user and a second end user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Match.com, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Chris S. Terrill, Todd W. Kirby
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ENHANCED QUESTIONS FOR MATCHING IN A NETWORK ENVIRONMENT
    Publication number: 20100125530
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing a feature in a network environment is provided that includes a central web site operable to interface with one or more end users and to manage information related to one or more of the end users. The central web site includes a set of questions for one or more of the end users to complete, whereby the central web site is operable to display a comparison of answers for the questions that are submitted by a first end user and a second end user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2010
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventors: Chris S. Terrill, Todd W. Kirby
  • System and method for providing enhanced questions for matching in a network environment
    Patent number: 7676466
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing a feature in a network environment is provided that includes a central web site operable to interface with one or more end users and to manage information related to one or more of the end users. The central web site includes a set of questions for one or more of the end users to complete, whereby the central web site is operable to display a comparison of answers for the questions that are submitted by a first end user and a second end user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Match.com, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Chris S. Terrill, Todd W. Kirby
  • System and Method for Providing a Search Feature in a Network Environment
    Publication number: 20100017375
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing a feature in a network environment is provided that includes a central web site operable to interface with one or more end users and to manage information related to one or more of the end users. The central web site is operable to populate a queue of a first end user with a profile of a second end user. The central web site includes a search component that, once the first end user has reviewed the profile, allows the first end user to search for one or more other end users using specified criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Chris S. Terrill, Todd W. Kirby
  • System and Method for Providing a Certified Photograph in a Network Environment
    Publication number: 20100017469
    Abstract: A method for providing a certified photograph in a network environment is offered that includes interfacing with one or more end users and managing information related to one or more of the end users. The method further includes displaying one or more photos of the end users and providing a label on the photos that certifies the photos as being substantially accurate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Chris S. Terrill, Todd W. Kirby
  • System and method for providing a certified photograph in a network environment
    Patent number: 7617134
    Abstract: A method for providing a certified photograph in a network environment is offered that includes interfacing with one or more end users and managing information related to one or more of the end users. The method further includes displaying one or more photos of the end users and providing a label on the photos that certifies the photos as being substantially accurate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Match.com, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Chris S. Terrill, Todd W. Kirby
  • System and method for providing a search feature in a network environment
    Patent number: 7613706
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing a feature in a network environment is provided that includes a central web site operable to interface with one or more end users and to manage information related to one or more of the end users. The central web site is operable to populate a queue of a first end user with a profile of a second end user. The central web site includes a search component that, once the first end user has reviewed the profile, allows the first end user to search for one or more other end users using specified criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Match.Com L.L.C.
    Inventors: Chris S. Terrill, Todd W. Kirby