Patents by Inventor Scott S. Lawton

Scott S. Lawton 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: 20020078022
    Abstract: An enhanced method and system for viewing any search result without returning to the result list, whereby users can review more data in less time and with less wasted effort. A computer with appropriate software adds a navigation control that provides a distinct navigation element linked to each data object that met the search criteria, while using less display area than the result list.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventor: Scott S. Lawton
  • Publication number: 20020078019
    Abstract: A method and system for organizing search results into a single page containing an overview section showing a summary of every data object and a detail section showing additional information for every data object, whereby users can browse, save, and/or print two views of each of multiple data objects as a single unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2001
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventor: Scott S. Lawton
  • Publication number: 20020078020
    Abstract: A method and system whereby users can easily provide search criteria without knowing the syntax required to search a target data repository and without understanding how to construct a boolean search, and whereby novice users are made aware of search operations that will help them find their desired result. Two or more data entry fields share a fixed association with a data element, with each entry field having a fixed association with a different search operation. A computer with appropriate software translates the search input and the associated operations into the required syntax.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventor: Scott S. Lawton