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Method for reducing the receipt of unsolicited bulk e-mail and providing anonymity to an email-user

  • US 20040205173A1
  • Filed: 07/12/2002
  • Published: 10/14/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/12/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for enabling an e-mail user to avoid receipt of an e-mail message comprising:

  • a first server means for receiving an e-mail message sent to a first e-mail address associated with the user;

    a second server means for linking said first e-mail address to a second e-mail address associated with the user;

    a third server means for forwarding said e-mail message from said first server means to said second e-mail address; and

    a fourth server means for receiving said e-mail message from said second server means and forwarding said e-mail message to the user, wherein said second server means is capable of de-linking said first e-mail address from said second e-mail address to avoid receipt by the user of an e-mail message sent to said first e-mail address.

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