Patents by Inventor Ian G. McDOWELL

Ian G. McDOWELL 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).

  • EMAIL AND TASK MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND USER INTERFACE
    Publication number: 20150143258
    Abstract: A system, method, service, user interface, and computer readable medium to integrate email and task management is disclosed. Users are provided with options to convert an email into a task, including one-click command options. Efficient triaging of incoming emails is supported. Integration with different email systems and third party services is also supported. Additionally, context aware operation supports features such as adapting operation for efficient use of mobile device in combination with desktop computers. An option is provided to convert an email into a To-Do item, which may include a contextually based reminder. Another option includes adding an email item to an electronic calendar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Shawn CAROLAN, Jonathan McCOY, Ian G. McDOWELL, Michael H. BURKETT, Andrew J. LASSETTER, David L. SIFRY
  • EMAIL AND TASK MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND USER INTERFACE
    Publication number: 20140082521
    Abstract: A system, method, service, user interface, and computer readable medium to integrate email and task management is disclosed. Users are provided with options to convert an email into a task, including one-click command options. Efficient triaging of incoming emails is supported. Integration with different email systems and third party services is also supported. Additionally, context aware operation supports features such as adapting operation for efficient use of mobile device in combination with desktop computers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Handle, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn CAROLAN, Jonathan McCOY, Ian G. McDOWELL