Patents by Inventor Stephen J. Foss

Stephen J. Foss 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).

  • Devices and Methods for Navigating Between User Interfaces
    Publication number: 20250028429
    Abstract: An electronic device with a touch-sensitive display displays, on a touch-sensitive display, a first view of a first application. While displaying the first view, the electronic device detects a swipe input from an edge of the touch-sensitive display. In response to detecting at least a first portion of the swipe input from the edge of the touch-sensitive display, the electronic device concurrently displays, on the touch-sensitive display, at least a first application view corresponding to a first application, a second application view corresponding to a second application, and a representation of a home screen user interface that includes representations of a plurality of application launch icons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2024
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: Marcos Alonso Ruiz, Jonathan R. Dascola, Christopher P. Foss, Chanaka G. Karunamuni, Imran A. Chaudhri, Andrew B. Cato, Joseph A. Hagedorn, Stephen O. Lemay, Sebastian J. Bauer
  • Method and apparatus for fixation of bone during surgical procedures
    Patent number: 5578036
    Abstract: An apparatus for fixation of bone during surgical procedures using a bone screw. The apparatus includes a body member which is able to cover at least a portion of the bone. The apparatus also includes an attachment member which is able to be secured to the bone and is able to receive the bone screw. The apparatus also includes an extension member which is connected to the body member and the attachment member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Inventors: Kevin T. Stone, Stephen J. Foss