Patents by Inventor Ellen M. Bierman

Ellen M. Bierman 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: 20130198092
    Abstract: Techniques for computer-assisted patent application preparation are described. Some embodiments provide a Patent Application Preparation System (“PAPS”) that facilitates the automatic generation of patent applications (or portions thereof) based on logical claim definitions. The PAPS may receive one or more claim definitions that each define a single patent claim. From these claim definitions, the PAPS may generate claims, figures, written description corresponding to the figures, summary sections, and the like. When a drafter modifies a claim definition, the application portions may be automatically regenerated, so that any changes (e.g., to claim position or terminology) are reflected in the resulting patent application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Inventors: Benedict R. Dugan, Ellen M. Bierman