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Seattle, WA, United States of America

Vulcan Ventures, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 8

Forward Citations = 210

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16 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

James Alan Billmaier (3 out of 57 patents)

John Max Kellum (2 out of 32 patents)

Todd Krein (2 out of 12 patents)

4. Steve Young (2 out of 8 patents)

5. Anthony F Istvan (2 out of 25 patents)

6. Philip Rogan (2 out of 25 patents)

7. Robert E Novak (2 out of 22 patents)

8. Dewey M Reid (2 out of 24 patents)

9. Michael George Sleator (1 out of 33 patents)

10. Toby Farrand (1 out of 9 patents)

11. Robert Spies (1 out of 3 patents)

12. Michael Ming Lee (1 out of 11 patents)

13. Geoff M Smith (1 out of 8 patents)

14. Henry Madden (1 out of 2 patents)

15. Jonathan King Tash (1 out of 6 patents)

8 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7672438 - Providing multiple line functionality using alternative network telephony (2010-03-02),

2. 7594246 - System and method for focused navigation within a user interface (2009-09-22),

3. 7593041 - System and method for a software steerable web camera with multiple image subset capture (2009-09-22),

4. 7574656 - System and method for focused navigation within a user interface (2009-08-11),

5. 7546622 - Method and apparatus for scheduling broadcast information (2009-06-09),

6. 7533403 - Apparatus and method for distributing audio and video content using existing network wiring (2009-05-12),

7. 7518629 - System and method for screening video communications within an interactive television system (2009-04-14),

8. D411175 - Adapter (1999-06-22),

Vulcan Ventures, Inc. is the investment arm of Vulcan Inc., the company founded by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. Vulcan Ventures focuses on investing in technology, media, and telecommunications companies, with a particular emphasis on early-stage startups and disruptive technologies. With a strong track record of successful investments, Vulcan Ventures is a trusted partner for companies seeking strategic capital and support.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 16 2025

8 Patents

#224 in Seattle, WA

#782 in Washington

#34,877 in US

Seattle, WA, United States of America

Vulcan Ventures, Inc.

Forward Citations = 210

16 inventors:

James Alan Billmaier (3 out of 57 patents)

John Max Kellum (2 out of 32 patents)

Todd Krein (2 out of 12 patents)

4. Steve Young (2 out of 8 patents)

5. Anthony F Istvan (2 out of 25 patents)

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