Patents by Inventor Elizabeth Robinson Moller

Elizabeth Robinson Moller has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Graphical user interfaces having animated control elements
    Patent number: 5880729
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing an enhanced visual appearance to a graphical user interface are described. Control elements portrayed by the graphical user interface on a display are associated with at least two states. When transitioning between states, an animated transition effect can be provided to provide further user or designer customization of the interface appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Johnston, Jr., Elizabeth Robinson Moller, Robert Ulrich