Patents by Inventor Anne H. Stimson

Anne H. Stimson 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).

  • Menu sign system
    Patent number: 7239249
    Abstract: A method for controlling a menu sign linked to a light and a menu sign system are disclosed. The method may include highlighting an item entry on a menu sign and/or illuminating a light associated with an item. The item entry is associated with the item. The system includes a processor, a menu sign in communication with the processor, a light that is controlled by the processor; and a processor-readable storage medium in communication with the processor. The menu sign includes a plurality of item entries. An item entry and a light are each associated with the item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Anne H. Stimson, Nathaniel G. Martin, Mary Ann Sprague