Patents by Inventor Michael R. McGurk

Michael R. McGurk 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).

  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF USING PERSONALIZED MULTI-DIMENSIONAL AVATAR (PMDA) IN COMMERCE
    Publication number: 20130060610
    Abstract: A personalized multi-dimensional avatar (PMDA) to represent individuals are used for dynamically searching for elements in a computer-based commerce system that matches a subject element to a target element. In one aspect, permissioning preferences of the represented individual control contacting the represented individual and/or using the PMDA specifications. In another aspect, desired items and sources of the items are identified to individuals. In another aspect, the PMDAs are used to identify desired customers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventor: Michael R. McGurk
  • Bow tie
    Patent number: D360515
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1995
    Inventor: Michael R. McGurk