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Austin, TX, United States of America

David Wayne Franke

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This inventor holds 42 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications, primarily in E-Commerce Platforms. Top assignees: Vast.com, Inc., Versata Development Group, Inc., Trilogy Development Group, Inc.. Active years: 1987-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: David Wayne Franke. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/david-wayne-franke

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 42 

% Patents Active = 95.2

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.5

ph-index = 16

Forward Citations = 1,177(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal18 out of 37 
 
Vast.com, Inc.
 patents
silverMedal18 out of 158 
 
Versata Development Group, Inc.
 patents
bronzeMedal4 out of 39 
 
Trilogy Development Group, Inc.
 patents
4. 1 out of 29,901 
 
Texas Instruments Corporation
 patents
5. 1 out of 1 
 
Trilogy Developmetn Group, Inc.
 patent

Years Active: 1987-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
E-Commerce
Recommendations
Client-Server Caching
Similarity Measurement
Association Rules
Predictive Prefetching
Attribute Identification
Unique Items
Data Management
Tree Structures
42 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12731183 - Systems, methods, and devices for unified e-commerce platforms for unique items (2026-09-08),
2. 12641140 - Application state client-side cache for a state-based client-server application (2026-05-26),
3. 12326910 - Systems, methods, and devices for identifying and presenting identifications of significant attributes of unique items (2025-06-10),
4. 12141854 - Systems, methods, and devices for measuring similarity of and generating recommendations for unique items (2024-11-12),
5. 12106358 - Systems, methods, and devices for unified e-commerce platforms for unique items (2024-10-01),
6. 12081611 - Application state server-side cache for a state-based client-server application (2024-09-03),
7. 11962667 - Application state client-side cache for a state-based client-server application (2024-04-16),
8. 11886518 - Systems, methods, and devices for identifying and presenting identifications of significant attributes of unique items (2024-01-30),
9. 11606411 - Application state server-side cache for a state-based client-server application (2023-03-14),
10. 11501174 - System and method for efficiently generating association rules using scaled lift threshold values to subsume association rules (2022-11-15),
11. 11423100 - Systems, methods, and devices for identifying and presenting identifications of significant attributes of unique items (2022-08-23),
12. 11127067 - Systems, methods, and devices for measuring similarity of and generating recommendations for unique items (2021-09-21),
13. 11122140 - Application state client-side cache for a state-based client-server application (2021-09-14),
14. 10979538 - Application state server-side cache for a state-based client-server application (2021-04-13),
15. 10963942 - Systems, methods, and devices for generating recommendations of unique items (2021-03-30),

Title: **David Wayne Franke: Innovator in E-Commerce Solutions**

Introduction

David Wayne Franke is a prominent inventor based in Austin, TX, known for his significant contributions to the field of e-commerce and recommendation systems. With a remarkable portfolio of 39 patents, Franke has made strides in developing solutions that enhance the value of unique items in online marketplaces.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations, Franke has developed two key patents:

1. **Systems, methods, and devices for measuring similarity of and generating recommendations for unique items**

This invention provides innovative methods, systems, and devices aimed at measuring the similarity of unique items. It includes a comprehensive recommendation system that consists of an items information database, a penalty computation engine featuring a customizations filter, a condition filter, and a dissimilarity penalty calculator. These components work collaboratively to generate tailored recommendations for alternative unique items.

2. **Systems, methods, and devices for unified e-commerce platforms for unique items**

This patent outlines an e-commerce backbone system designed for a unified marketplace that accommodates unique items. It integrates a dealer system interface that communicates with various dealer marketplace systems, and a normalization engine that translates data into a standardized model. Additionally, it includes a dealer mappings database and a marketplace application programming interface (API) engine to facilitate seamless data exchanges between systems.

Career Highlights

David Wayne Franke has made significant contributions during his tenure at notable companies, primarily at Versata Development Group, Inc. and Vast.com, Inc. His work has focused on creating innovative solutions that enhance the user experience in online shopping environments.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Franke has collaborated with talented individuals, including Jude Arvind Britto and Douglas Stuart Gray. These collaborations have fostered a creative environment, enabling the development of groundbreaking technologies.

Conclusion

David Wayne Franke stands out as a visionary inventor in the realm of e-commerce, creating significant advancements with his numerous patents. His work continues to shape the future of online marketplaces, making him a key figure in the innovation landscape.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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]
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