Patents by Inventor J. Robert Burk, Jr.

J. Robert Burk, Jr. 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).

  • Apparatus for downloading macro programs and executing a downloaded macro program responding to activation of a single key
    Patent number: 4935870
    Abstract: Apparatus for downloading videotex information via a host computer includes a group of local terminals installed at a variety of locations. The terminals receive and store macro programs from the host computer. The local terminal then activates the macro programs via a set of function input devices, which generate macro program activating signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1990
    Assignee: Keycom Electronic Publishing
    Inventors: J. Robert Burk, Jr., Christopher Fries, Peter M. Winter