Patents by Inventor John Dean Taylor

John Dean Taylor 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).

  • Portal server that provides a customizable user interface for access to computer networks
    Publication number: 20020029296
    Abstract: A portal server presents an HTML page that comprises a plurality of modules that are formatted in a predetermined layout. Each module represents a network resource that can be accessed by a user through the portal. Some of the modules can be user-selectable, whereas others may be mandatory elements of the portal. Similarly, some aspects of the layout may be user-controllable, while others are fixed. The modular nature of the portal enables the various resources to be readily and independently updated by the entities who provide them, without affecting other features of the portal. The portal server includes an administration interface that enables an administrator to select from various layout styles, as well as control access to site information and services. A variety of customizations can be done to the portal without requiring programming skills. As a result, individual businesses and other entities can exercise complete ownership of their portals, from a hosting, branding and design perspective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2001
    Publication date: March 7, 2002
    Inventors: Ed Anuff, John Dean Taylor, Miles Chaston, David MacLeod, Peter Leiser, Oliver Muoto, Seth Ladygo, Brian Slesinsky, Terry Joyce
  • Portal server that provides a customizable user Interface for access to computer networks
    Patent number: 6327628
    Abstract: A portal server presents an HTML page that comprises a plurality of modules that are formatted in a predetermined layout. Each module represents a network resource that can be accessed by a user through the portal. Some of the modules can be user-selectable, whereas others may be mandatory elements of the portal. Similarly, some aspects of the layout may be user-controllable, while others are fixed. The modular nature of the portal enables the various resources to be readily and independently updated by the entities who provide them, without affecting other features of the portal. The portal server includes an administration interface that enables an administrator to select from various layout styles, as well as control access to site information and services. A variety of customizations can be done to the portal without requiring programming skills. As a result, individual businesses and other entities can exercise complete ownership of their portals, from a hosting, branding and design perspective.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Assignee: Epicentric, Inc.
    Inventors: Ed Anuff, John Dean Taylor, Miles Chaston, David MacLeod, Peter Leiser, Oliver Muoto, Seth Ladygo, Brian Slesinsky, Terry Joyce