Found WindowShade X 4.3 in System Preferences ?

I just noticed this application in my system preferences.
I had a recent crash/hang with Safari, and looking over the report to send to Apple:
I noticed in the report in several lines the words related to WindowShade X 4.3, Application Enhancer, and really have no idea where this app came from.

I guess a CSI is required to see when it came, and see if it matches out of town tours.
Thanks.
I also sent the company a note.
Now I see what was freaking me out hitting the min button or hitting the bar to min the page and then seeing the page gone but the bar still there.
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