Patents by Inventor Gary James Purchase

Gary James Purchase 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).

  • Priority task list
    Patent number: 7873153
    Abstract: Tasks for managing a network can be displayed in a priority task list. Tasks can be selected for inclusion based on rules, such as rules relating to best practices. The rules can be applied against network status, usage status, user profiles, and the like. Upon selection of a user interface element in the priority task list, an appropriate user interface for accomplishing the task can be displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Mai-lan Tomsen Bukovec, Eric B. Watson, Gary James Purchase