Patents by Inventor Bruce H. Browne

Bruce H. Browne 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).

  • Text formatting by the direct selection of borders in an editing display
    Patent number: 5467448
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for adjusting the format of a table. The table comprises a column with a first, second, third, and fourth edges. The method comprises selecting a first edge of the column, the first edge residing in a first position on a page. Then, the first edge is moved to a second position on a page. Text of the column is reflowed to fit within the first, second, third, and fourth edges. The means for selecting comprises a mouse, in a preferred embodiment, and a means for selecting comprises a selection button on the mouse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1995
    Assignee: Claris Corporation
    Inventors: Michael W. Hilton, Michael R. Plasterer, Bruce H. Browne