Patents by Inventor Susan C. Brewer

Susan C. Brewer 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).

  • Method of graphically accessing electronic data
    Patent number: 5347628
    Abstract: A computer system user interface that includes a method of accessing electronic data. The method includes displaying on a computer display screen a control window that includes a perspective view of a work area. The work area includes at least one animated icon that is movable from a closed position to a substantial continuum of open positions. Moving the icon to an open position automatically opens a window on the display screen that contains the data to be accessed. Closing the icon automatically closes the window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1994
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Susan C. Brewer, Kathy A. Brink, William H. Krebs, Jr., Robert P. Welch