Patents by Inventor Robert B. Alexander

Robert B. Alexander 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: 7685507
    Abstract: Editing query conditions, calculations, formulas and equations, or any other parts of a form includes providing a hyperlink for an element in the form to indicate to a user that a control is available for the element. Upon a selection of the hyperlink by the user, the control is presented for user interaction. Upon completion of user interaction with the control, the element is replaced with a new element responsive to user action. The control can be a list of choices, such as a pull-down menu, a dialog box, or a text entry field. The hyperlink can be color coded and underlined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel B. Workman, James M. Meadors, Katarina Obradovic, Robert B. Alexander, Hendrik van den Broek, Dominique Vonarburg, Karen B. Gold
  • Publication number: 20020099743
    Abstract: Editing query conditions, calculations, formulas and equations, or any other parts of a form includes providing a hyperlink for an element in the form to indicate to a user that a control is available for the element. Upon a selection of the hyperlink by the user, the control is presented for user interaction. Upon completion of user interaction with the control, the element is replaced with a new element responsive to user action. The control can be a list of choices, such as a pull-down menu, a dialog box, or a text entry field. The hyperlink can be color coded and underlined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Applicant: Oracle Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel B. Workman, James M. Meadors, Katarina Obradovic, Robert B. Alexander, Hendrik van den Broek, Dominique Vonarburg, Karen B. Gold
  • Patent number: 5156550
    Abstract: An oscillating wave cell is disclosed. The oscillating wave cell comprises a substantially transparent, fluid vessel having a generally upper surface, a generally lower surface and transparent end caps. The wave cell contains first and second immiscible fluids of different colors, such as primarily a light mineral spirits and water. An air trap is provided which extends downwardly from the lower surface of the vessel. The air trap includes a partition defining a first trap chamber and a second trap chamber. The air trap further includes a plurality of passages extending between the vessel and the first trap chamber for permitting fluid flow therebetween. The partition extends downwardly from the lower vessel surface and includes a slot disposed away from the lower surface for permitting fluid flow between the first trap chamber and the second trap chamber. A base having an upwardly extending rocker mechanism including a cradle concealingly receives the air trap and supports the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1992
    Assignee: Haggerty Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert B. Alexander