Patents by Inventor James P. Faris

James P. Faris 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).

  • User interface system having programmable user interface elements
    Patent number: 5898434
    Abstract: A user interface having a plurality of user interface elements for marking, finding, organizing, and processing data stored in a computer system. Each element typically has an appearance which is related to the data or function the element is designed to represent or perform. The elements may simply mark data within the document, or may be programmed to cause the computer to perform some function in association with the marked data. Methods of marking data and searching the memory for marked data by use of switches or buttons is disclosed. Further, useful elements for systems such as computerized camera systems, portable multimedia systems, and remote controls are also described. Some of the user interface elements of the present invention may have an appearance and/or functionality dependent upon the context in which the element is used, and/or dependent upon the user's identity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian S. Small, Michael Chen, Eric L. Zarakov, Richard L. Mander, Laurie J. Vertelney, Amanda R. Mander, Michael A. Arent, James P. Faris, Jeffrey E. Tycz, Lewis C. Knapp
  • Composite desktop on a computer display screen
    Patent number: D442185
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Faris, Jeffrey E. Tycz
  • Menu design for a computer display screen
    Patent number: D445427
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Faris, Jeffrey E. Tycz
  • Modal window for a computer display screen
    Patent number: D391559
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Inventors: James P. Faris, Lauralee A. Alben, Jeffrey E. Tycz
  • Utility window for a computer display screen
    Patent number: D391947
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Inventors: James P. Faris, Lauralee A. Alben, Jeffrey E. Tycz
  • Computer display screen with scroll bars
    Patent number: D416241
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Faris, Lauralee A. Alben, Jeffrey E. Tycz
  • Window for a computer display screen
    Patent number: D418825
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Faris, Jeffrey E. Tycz
  • Window for a computer display screen
    Patent number: D420341
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2000
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Faris, Jeffrey E. Tycz
  • Window for a computer display screen
    Patent number: D422580
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Faris, Jeffrey E. Tycz
  • Computer display screen with a computer generated menu design
    Patent number: D423485
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Faris, Jeffrey E. Tycz
  • Window for a computer display screen
    Patent number: D425496
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Faris, Jeffrey E. Tycz
  • Window for a computer display screen
    Patent number: D426207
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Faris, Jeffrey E. Tycz
  • Composite desktop on a computer display screen
    Patent number: D427607
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Faris, Jeffrey E. Tycz
  • Composite desktop on a computer display screen
    Patent number: D427608
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Faris, Jeffrey E. Tycz
  • Composite desktop on a computer display screen
    Patent number: D430168
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Faris, Jeffrey E. Tycz
  • Window for a computer display screen
    Patent number: D431038
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Faris, Jeffrey E. Tycz
  • Composite desktop for a computer display screen
    Patent number: D432544
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Faris, Jeffrey E. Tycz