Patents by Inventor John Francis Bell, III

John Francis Bell, III 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).

  • Instant messaging system
    Patent number: 9628426
    Abstract: An instant messaging system is disclosed that provides a means for presenting information to a user about current conversants and for managing the handling of multiple messages from different parties. A priority hierarchy is established and set by a user with respect to each conversant. Messages from high priority conversants are delivered and displayed prior to messages from lower priority conversants. In a business setting, messages may be routed to particular individuals or with a particular priority based on characteristics or attributes of the message sender.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Synacor, Inc.
    Inventors: John Francis Bell, III, David Albert Meservy