Patents by Inventor Robert C. Madsen

Robert C. Madsen 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: 6317758
    Abstract: In a computer implemented spreadsheet, a method for detecting and selectively correcting cell reference errors after a cell is copied includes identifying at least one destination cell containing a formula with a reference error; and converting the address of at least one reference in the formula of the at least one destination cell from a relative address to an absolute address. A system for carrying out the claimed method includes a spreadsheet application module, a cell module, an error detection and correction module, a user dialog module, a dependency display module, a fix memory, and a rejection memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: Corel Corporation
    Inventors: Robert C. Madsen, Daren A. Thayne, Gary L. Gibb
  • Patent number: 5597140
    Abstract: An apparatus for deicing an aircraft is defined by an insulated shelter being a size capable of enclosing an aircraft. The shelter is positioned on a deicing surface that absorbs heat from means such as electrical filaments or heated pipes within the deicing surface or through the application of infrared radiation onto the deicing surface. In turn, the deicing surface radiates heat into the air within the shelter. Once an aircraft is enclosed within the shelter, infrared radiation is applied to a portion of the exterior surface of the aircraft. The combination of the infrared radiation and the heat radiating from the deicing surface rapidly deices and substantially dries the exterior surface of the aircraft. The exterior of the aircraft is subsequently heated to a sufficiently high temperature that ice will not reform on the aircraft prior to take off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1997
    Inventor: Robert C. Madsen