Rich-Media Internet Application Patent Issued to Balthaser Online Inc.

Patent supports pioneering Internet efforts of Balthaser Online Inc.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) February 21, 2006 -- Balthaser Online, Inc. announced today that the United States Patent & Trademark Office has awarded the company U.S. Patent No. 7,000,180 entitled, "Methods, Systems and Processes for the Design and Creation of Rich-Media Applications via the Internet." This is Balthaser's first patent in its growing portfolio relating to Rich-Media Internet Applications which are gaining in popularity.

"This new addition to our patent portfolio is a pioneering patent and provides significant licensing opportunities for both Balthaser and our licensees," stated Neil Balthaser, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. "The patent covers all rich media technology implementations including Flash, Flex, Java, Ajax and XAML and all device footprints which access Rich-Media Internet Applications including desktops, mobile devices, set-top boxes and video game consoles. Balthaser will be able to provide licenses for almost any Rich-Media Internet Application across a broad range of devices and networks."

The patent covers all rich media technology implementations including Flash, Flex, Java, Ajax and XAML and all device footprints which access Rich-Media Internet Applications including desktops, mobile devices, set-top boxes and video game consoles. Balthaser will be able to provide licenses for almost any Rich-Media Internet Application across a broad range of devices and networks.

Don Pelto, patent attorney at Preston, Gates and Ellis LLP, the law firm representing Balthaser Online Inc. in its patent matters, echoes Balthaser’s substantial patent position in the Rich-Media Internet Application field. "The considerable value of the '180 patent in the rich media and Rich Internet Applications areas cannot be understated. This patent reflects the pioneering efforts Balthaser has made and is making in the Rich-Media and Internet Application area.",said Pelto.

The '180 patent, which has 83 claims, spans the breadth of all Rich-Media Internet Application methods, systems and processes,including design, creation and use of Rich-Media Internet applications via the Internet.

About Balthaser Online Inc.

Balthaser Online is a leading provider of next generation technology and design solutions for the Internet. Balthaser (pronounced ball-thay-zer) Online was formed in 1999 with the vision to unlock the potential of the Internet through the creation of powerful and engaging interactive online productions. Balthaser Online's first technology platform, Pro:FX, is a Rich-Media Application that empowers people to streamline the development and maintenance of their Rich Media Internet productions. Balthaser Online Inc. is privately held.

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