Patents by Inventor Brian M. Mattson

Brian M. Mattson 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).

  • Patent number: 6989814
    Abstract: A password security apparatus, a mousepad and a method of using the same are provided. The apparatus, the mousepad and the method include a writing surface contained within the mousepad or apparatus. The writing surface may be disposed between multiple layers of the mousepad or may be disposed on the surface of a removable section that may be removed from the mousepad. Contained on the writing surface may be a grid having spaces for the addition of information. The information may be related to websites that a computer user may visit on a computer network such as, for example, the Internet. Further, the information such as, for example, user identification information and/or password information that may be related to the websites may be contained thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: Patents & TMS, P.C.
    Inventor: Brian M. Mattson
  • Patent number: 6947026
    Abstract: A password security apparatus, a mousepad and a method of using the same are provided. The apparatus, the mousepad, and the method may include a writing surface contained within the mousepad or apparatus. The writing surface may be disposed between layers of the mousepad, include the bottom surface of the mousepad, or be contained on a slidable tray located between layers. Contained on the writing surface may be a grid having spaces for the addition of information. The information may be related to websites that a computer user may visit on a computer network such as, for example, the Internet. Further, the information such as, for example, user identification information and/or password information that may be related to the websites may be contained thereon and locked in a concealed location by the security apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Patents + TMS, P.C.
    Inventor: Brian M. Mattson
  • Publication number: 20030009381
    Abstract: A system and a method for providing real-time restaurant reviews are provided as well as a restaurant having the capability to provide real-time reviews. The system and method for providing real-time restaurant reviews provide an apparatus for inputting information regarding the quality of the restaurant or other like information relating to the restaurant. The information input by the patron may then be displayed on a network, such as, for example, a computer network like the internet, whereupon other potential restaurant patrons may view the information immediately upon the posting of the information. Other potential patrons may use the information to decide whether they wish to patronize the particular restaurant. Further, a plurality of reviews may be compiled so that a potential patron may receive different viewpoints concerning various features of the restaurant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventor: Brian M. Mattson
  • Publication number: 20020070642
    Abstract: A password security apparatus, a mousepad and a method of using the same are provided. The apparatus, the mousepad, and the method may include a writing surface contained within the mousepad or apparatus. The writing surface may be disposed between layers of the mousepad, include the bottom surface of the mousepad, or be contained on a slidable tray located between layers. Contained on the writing surface may be a grid having spaces for the addition of information. The information may be related to websites that a computer user may visit on a computer network such as, for example, the Internet. Further, the information such as, for example, user identification information and/or password information that may be related to the websites may be contained thereon and locked in a concealed location by the security apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventor: Brian M. Mattson
  • Patent number: 6362809
    Abstract: A password security apparatus, a mousepad and a method of using the same are provided. The apparatus, the mousepad, and the method may include a writing surface contained within the mousepad or apparatus. The writing surface may be disposed between layers of the mousepad, include the bottom surface of the mousepad, or be contained on a slidable tray located between layers. Contained on the writing surface may be a grid having spaces for the addition of information. The information may be related to websites that a computer user may visit on a computer network such as, for example, the Internet. Further, the information such as, for example, user identification information and/or password information that may be related to the websites may be contained thereon and locked in a concealed location by the security apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Inventor: Brian M. Mattson
  • Publication number: 20010043196
    Abstract: A password security apparatus, a mousepad and a method of using the same are provided. The apparatus, the mousepad, and the method may include a writing surface contained within the mousepad or apparatus. The writing surface may be disposed between layers of the mousepad, include the bottom surface of the mousepad, or be contained on a slidable tray located between layers. Contained on the writing surface may be a grid having spaces for the addition of information. The information may be related to websites that a computer user may visit on a computer network such as, for example, the Internet. Further, the information such as, for example, user identification information and/or password information that may be related to the websites may be contained thereon and locked in a concealed location by the security apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Publication date: November 22, 2001
    Inventor: Brian M. Mattson
  • Publication number: 20010037244
    Abstract: A system and a method for providing real-time restaurant reviews are provided as well as a restaurant having the capability to provide real-time reviews. The system and method for providing real-time restaurant reviews provide an apparatus for inputting information regarding the quality of the restaurant or other like information relating to the restaurant. The information input by the patron may then be displayed on a network, such as, for example, a computer network like the internet, whereupon other potential restaurant patrons may view the information immediately upon the posting of the information. Other potential patrons may use the information to decide whether they wish to patronize the particular restaurant. Further, a plurality of reviews may be compiled so that a potential patron may receive different viewpoints concerning various features of the restaurant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventor: Brian M. Mattson