Patents by Inventor Johanna M. De Bont

Johanna M. De Bont 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).

  • Automatically temporarily enabling a displayed menu option
    Patent number: 5715417
    Abstract: A method of enabling a user to select a service from among a plurality of services offered presents each time a next service from the variety offered and enables the user to select this service by executing of a simple affirmation operation. By simultaneously showing various services from the variety of services offered, the user is given a survey of the variety available so that making a comparative choice is easier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Inventors: Paulus F. L. Gardien, Johanna M. De Bont