Patents by Inventor Timothy Metler

Timothy Metler 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).

  • Publication number: 20070245300
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for present project scheduling information in combination with workflow information. The apparatus includes a worksheet pane configured to present a worksheet with task entries for the project, a workflow pane configured to overlay representations of timing, workflow, and dependencies in the project, and a mini map pane illustrating the scope of the workflow pane relative to an overall view of the project. The workflow pane includes a date list, a plurality of task icons, and a plurality of task dependency icons. Beneficially, such an apparatus, system, and method would enable a user to efficiently understand the status of a project and manipulate elements of the project.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Inventors: Benjamin Chan, Jonathan Chan, Robert Metler, Timothy Metler, Nicholas Pasto
  • Publication number: 20070061774
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for managing construction projects. The present invention may include an option library module configured to provide a set of building options defined by a general contractor. The invention may also include an option set library module configured to allow a general contractor to define subsets of options from the option library module, the subsets of options organized into custom categories configured for selection of a single option by a customer. Additionally, the invention may include a room library module configured to allow the general contractor to define one or more room structures that the general contractor can associate with the one or more subsets of options, the room structure comprising an organizational unit representing a location related to a specific project or project template. Advantageously, this allows a general contractor to manage complex project customization without requiring programming knowledge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Inventors: Jonathan Chan, Benjamin Chan, Robert Metler, Timothy Metler, Nicholas Pasto