Patents by Inventor John S. Stafford

John S. Stafford 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).

  • Patent number: 6944279
    Abstract: Individuals and groups of individuals, such as corporations, are provided access to one or more private directories. The private directories can be edited by an administrator. Access to the private directories may be limited by administrators of the private directories. Access to private directories is provided via a connection to directory assistance providers. Directory service providers are capable of facilitating the administration of the private directories as well as connecting users of private directories to contacts in the private directories. Access to the private directory may be obtained via an internet connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Metro One Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas J. Elsey, Michael A. Kepler, Michael Essex, John S. Stafford
  • Patent number: 6870921
    Abstract: Individuals and groups of individuals, such as corporations, are provided access to one or more private directories. The private directories can be edited by an administrator. Access to the private directories may be limited by administrators of the private directories. Access to private directories is provided via a connection to directory assistance providers. Directory service providers are capable of facilitating the administration of the private directories as well as connecting users of private directories to contacts in the private directories. Access to the private directory may be obtained via an internet connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Assignee: Metro One Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas J. Elsey, Michael A. Kepler, Michael Essex, John S. Stafford
  • Publication number: 20030026405
    Abstract: Individuals and groups of individuals, such as corporations, are provided access to one or more private directories. The private directories can be edited by an administrator. Access to the private directories may be limited by administrators of the private directories. Access to private directories is provided via a connection to directory assistance providers. Directory service providers are capable of facilitating the administration of the private directories as well as connecting users of private directories to contacts in the private directories. Access to the private directory may be obtained via an internet connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Applicant: Metro One Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas J. Elsey, Michael A. Kepler, Michael Essex, John S. Stafford