Patents by Inventor Philip Schiller

Philip Schiller 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).

  • Publication number: 20070290990
    Abstract: Improved approaches for users of computing devices to interact with graphical user interfaces are described. According to one aspect, a rotational user action supplied by a user at a user input device is transformed into linear action with respect to a graphical user interface. According to another aspect, a portion of an extended list of items is displayed by a graphical user interface and, through rotational user actions at a user input device, the portion of the list being displayed can be varied with welcomed ease of use. Although the type of computing device can vary, the improved approaches are particularly well-suited for use with a portable media player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Jeffrey Robbin, Steve Jobs, Philip Schiller
  • Publication number: 20070083822
    Abstract: Improved approaches for users of computing devices to interact with graphical user interfaces are described. According to one aspect, a rotational user action supplied by a user at a user input device is transformed into linear action with respect to a graphical user interface. According to another aspect, a portion of an extended list of items is displayed by a graphical user interface and, through rotational user actions at a user input device, the portion of the list being displayed can be varied with welcomed ease of use. Although the type of computing device can vary, the improved approaches are particularly well-suited for use with a portable media player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Robbin, Steve Jobs, Philip Schiller
  • Publication number: 20070080938
    Abstract: Improved approaches for users of computing devices to interact with graphical user interfaces are described. According to one aspect, a rotational user action supplied by a user at a user input device is transformed into linear action with respect to a graphical user interface. According to another aspect, a portion of an extended list of items is displayed by a graphical user interface and, through rotational user actions at a user input device, the portion of the list being displayed can be varied with welcomed ease of use. Although the type of computing device can vary, the improved approaches are particularly well-suited for use with a portable media player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Robbin, Steve Jobs, Philip Schiller
  • Patent number: 5035205
    Abstract: A collapsible disposable cat litter box comprises a collapsible closure means by which the used litter box can be sealed closed quickly for easy disposal. The box comprises a moisture-proof enclosure with collapsible closure means extending from the side walls of the enclosure. The collapsible closure means includes two rigid top panels and two foldable panels. The foldable panels are scored so that they may be pushed inward to close the top of the litter box quickly. The side panels also include a horizontal score line so that the upper portion of the side panels may be folded down to enhance the rigidity of the litter box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1991
    Inventors: Philip Schiller, Michael Brick