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Tucson, AZ, United States of America

Mary L Monahan

This inventor holds 7 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 1992-2004.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Mary L Monahan. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/mary-l-monahan

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 7

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.4

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 211(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Tucson, AZ (US) (1992 - 1995)
  • Boca Raton, FL (US) (1999 - 2004)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 166,351 
 
International Business Machines Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1992-2004

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7 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6751736 - Method and apparatus for E-commerce by using optional fields for virtual bar codes (2004-06-15),
2. 6460163 - Software and method for digital content vending and transport (2002-10-01),
3. 5896546 - 'Sticky' logical drive letter assignments (1999-04-20),
4. 5388260 - Transparent library management (1995-02-07),
5. 5386516 - Virtual drives in an automated storage library (1995-01-31),
6. 5159597 - Generic error recovery (1992-10-27),
7. 5121483 - Virtual drives in an automated storage library (1992-06-09),

Title: Mary L Monahan: Innovator in E-commerce Technology

Introduction

Mary L Monahan is a prominent inventor based in Tucson, AZ, known for her contributions to E-commerce technology. With a total of 7 patents to her name, she has made significant advancements in the field, particularly in methods that enhance online shopping experiences.

Latest Patents

Among her latest innovations is a patent titled "Method and apparatus for E-commerce by using optional fields for virtual bar codes." This invention involves E-commerce web page forms that contain an encrypted and encoded string, which holds essential information about products for sale. Online shoppers can select optional product data, such as size and color, which is then transmitted along with the basic information to a cash register server. This method ensures confidentiality regarding purchases made over the Internet.

Another notable patent is "Software and method for digital content vending and transport." This invention provides an FTP-like protocol for delivering purchased digital content from a server to a client computer. The protocol includes error recovery features that do not require restarting the download from the beginning. After the download is complete, the integrity of the file is checked, and the result is communicated to the server, confirming successful delivery to the purchaser.

Career Highlights

Mary L Monahan is currently employed at International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), where she continues to innovate and develop new technologies. Her work has significantly impacted the way digital content and products are sold online.

Collaborations

Throughout her career, Mary has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Christopher J Monahan and Dennis L Willson. These partnerships have contributed to her success and the advancement of her inventions.

Conclusion

Mary L Monahan's contributions to E-commerce technology demonstrate her innovative spirit and commitment to enhancing online shopping experiences. Her patents reflect her expertise and dedication to improving digital transactions, making her a key figure in the field.

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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