Patents by Inventor Gail A. Ferguson

Gail A. Ferguson 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: 20070073572
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for dynamically managing workflow information factors (who, what, when and where) and systematically combining (binding) these factors to facilitate the efficient completion of various jobs, which may be independent or interrelated and may involve work being performed by any number of discreet business enterprises. The invention's data management model equitably distributes system-related responsibilities based upon a hierarchy of assigned roles within four logical management levels. System-level permissions within the invention are limited by either the assignment of permissions or the actual assigned role itself. All system roles receive automatic notification of assignments, whether it is to a new role, a job or a binding. The invention's design facilitates the management of activity reporting within essentially any type business, which may include day-to-day operational functions, project-like jobs and service-oriented jobs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Inventors: Thomas McLaughlin, Julius Klepacz, Gail Ferguson
  • Patent number: 6056148
    Abstract: A new and improved toy box structure includes a transparent, hollow spherical member having an interior chamber for receiving toys and an aperture on its exterior surface in communication therewith. The aperture is selectively enclosable using a removable disc shaped lid. Recessed handles are diametrically disposed on the exterior surface of the spherical member which may be grasped by a user. The spherical member is supported by a ramp style base component. The unique design of the device allows it to be easily rolled from one location to another and allows a child to view toys stored therein without having to remove the lid. Also, the unique design allows a user to manipulate the device to locate and remove a desired item without removing the other similarly stored items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Inventors: Gail A. Ferguson, Jackie H. McMillan