Pointcast, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 5

Forward Citations = 2,985

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10 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Gregory P Hassett (3 out of 3 patents)

Vibha Dayal (2 out of 2 patents)

Max Mancini (1 out of 1 patent)

4. Jason Brant Douglas (1 out of 37 patents)

5. Satish Ramakrishnan (1 out of 1 patent)

6. Yi-Hsin Sung (1 out of 1 patent)

7. Harry Collins (1 out of 1 patent)

8. Joseph C Pistriotto (1 out of 1 patent)

9. Katrina Montinola (1 out of 1 patent)

10. James P Reilly (1 out of 1 patent)

5 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6807558 - Utilization of information “push” technology (2004-10-19),

2. 6226684 - Method and apparatus for reestablishing network connections in a multi-router network (2001-05-01),

3. 6173311 - Apparatus, method and article of manufacture for servicing client requests on a network (2001-01-09),

4. 6138162 - Method and apparatus for configuring a client to redirect requests to a (2000-10-24),

5. 5740549 - Information and advertising distribution system and method (1998-04-14),

Company Overview

Pointcast, Inc. is a software company that specializes in delivering personalized news and information to users. Their platform provides real-time updates and multimedia content to keep users informed and engaged. Pointcast, Inc. aims to revolutionize the way people consume news by curating content based on individual preferences and interests. With a focus on user experience and convenience, Pointcast, Inc. is a trusted source for high-quality, relevant news and information.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 10 2026

5 Patents

#475 in Sunnyvale, CA

#12,100 in California

#51,743 in US

Sunnyvale, CA, United States of America

Pointcast, Inc.

Forward Citations = 2,985

10 inventors:

Gregory P Hassett (3 out of 3 patents)

Vibha Dayal (2 out of 2 patents)

Max Mancini (1 out of 1 patent)

4. Jason Brant Douglas (1 out of 37 patents)

5. Satish Ramakrishnan (1 out of 1 patent)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Pointcast, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/pointcast

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]