Patents by Inventor Lois Fichner-Rathus

Lois Fichner-Rathus 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).

  • Method and apparatus for accessing electronic data via a familiar printed medium
    Patent number: 6886750
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Method and apparatus for accessing electronic data via a familiar printed medium
    Patent number: 6866196
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Method and apparatus for accessing electronic data via a familiar printed medium
    Patent number: 6843419
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Method and apparatus for accessing electronic data via a familiar printed medium
    Patent number: 6843411
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Method and apparatus for accessing electronic data via a familiar printed medium
    Patent number: 6834804
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Method and apparatus for accessing electronic data via a familiar printed medium
    Patent number: 6830188
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Method and apparatus for accessing electronic data via a familiar printed medium
    Patent number: 6830187
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Method and apparatus for accessing electronic data via a familiar printed medium
    Patent number: 6827259
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Method and apparatus for accessing electronic data via a familiar printed medium
    Patent number: 6827267
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Method and apparatus for accessing electronic data via a familiar printed medium
    Patent number: 6824057
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Method and apparatus for linking printed matter to electronic media
    Publication number: 20020074396
    Abstract: A method for linking a printed matter to digital media is disclosed wherein links are provided throughout the printed matter and reference electronic media relating to the printed matter. The links are entered manually into a software program on a computer or other device for accessing electronic media via a keyboard or mouse and function to open digital media stored on a CD-ROM, DVD, the computer's hard drive, the Internet or a website, or other digital storage source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Lois Fichner-Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid
  • Method and apparatus for accessing electronic data via a familiar printed medium
    Publication number: 20020030106
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Method and apparatus for accessing electronic data via a familiar printed medium
    Publication number: 20020008137
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Publication date: January 24, 2002
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Method and apparatus for accessing electronic data via a familiar printed medium
    Publication number: 20010054645
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Method and apparatus for accessing electronic data via a familiar printed medium
    Publication number: 20010052540
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Publication date: December 20, 2001
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Method and apparatus for accessing electronic data via a familiar printed medium
    Publication number: 20010052538
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Publication date: December 20, 2001
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Method and apparatus for accessing electronic data via a familiar printed medium
    Publication number: 20010052539
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Publication date: December 20, 2001
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Method and apparatus for accessing electronic data via a familiar printed medium
    Publication number: 20010052537
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Publication date: December 20, 2001
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Method and apparatus for accessing electronic data via a familiar printed medium
    Publication number: 20010050309
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Publication date: December 13, 2001
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus
  • Method and apparatus for accessing electronic data via a familiar printed medium
    Publication number: 20010050310
    Abstract: The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Publication date: December 13, 2001
    Inventors: Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus