Patents by Inventor John F. Bickmore

John F. Bickmore 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).

  • Publication number: 20100241991
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for organizing and presenting electronic information on a client device. The method can include enabling a user to create a plurality of topics by inputting criteria that define each of the topics. A plurality of electronic items are then automatically associated with the topics by applying the criteria to the electronic items. The electronic items can include at least two different electronic items from different electronic sources, such as e-mail accounts, newsgroups, blog websites or web feeds. A user interface is displayed on a client device where the topics are displayed to the user to enable the user to select a topic and display a list of the electronic items that have been automatically associated with the selected topic. The user can select and manipulate an electronic item from the list of electronic items that is associated with the selected topic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventor: John F. Bickmore
  • Publication number: 20080256460
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for organizing and presenting electronic information on a client device. The method can include enabling a user to create a plurality of topics by inputting criteria that define each of the topics. A plurality of electronic items are then automatically associated with the topics by applying the criteria to the electronic items. The electronic items can include at least two different electronic items from different electronic sources, such as e-mail accounts, newsgroups, blog websites or web feeds. A user interface is displayed on a client device where the topics are displayed to the user to enable the user to select a topic and display a list of the electronic items that have been automatically associated with the selected topic. The user can select and manipulate an electronic item from the list of electronic items that is associated with the selected topic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventor: John F. Bickmore