Patents by Inventor Gary Purchase

Gary 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).

  • Scriptable object model for network based services
    Publication number: 20080244514
    Abstract: A scripting model may include links to web based services by including an interface associated with each web based service. The interface may perform various functions used to exchange information with a web based service, such as discovery, addressing, connection, configuration, authentication, and other functions. The web based service may be used in a similar manner as a local service within the scripting model, including automatic memory management, bounds checking, data translation, and other features of scripting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Israel Hilerio, Eric B. Watson, Lingan Satkunanathan, Gary Purchase, Shadi Ashkar
  • Priority task list
    Publication number: 20070266133
    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: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Mai-Ian Bukovec, Eric Watson, Gary Purchase