Patents by Inventor Max E McFarland

Max E McFarland 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).

  • Systems and methods for replacing open windows in a graphical user interface
    Patent number: RE41113
    Abstract: Systems and methods for returning windows to an original location are described. When springing already open windows to a new location on a display space, it is desired to return that window to its original location for certain situations. A list is provided when the springing operation is initialized which captures information used to return the sprung window. According to exemplary embodiments, the relocation of various windows is tracked to ensure that each window is returned to an original location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Max E McFarland