Patents by Inventor Susan M. Franklin

Susan M. Franklin 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: 20160162991
    Abstract: This invention relates to a database system in a distributed client server network environment for matching entity data with structured query data to validate selection of one or more entities for funding. Recertification of the entity may be electronically performed on a periodic basis to validate the entity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Applicant: HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Kenneth R. DOIRON, Carmen MELARAGNO, Susan M. FRANKLIN, Mark W. Whitsitt
  • Patent number: 5214756
    Abstract: A method is disclosed which permits the user of a computer system to directly manipulate iconic representations of software applications by automatically controlling the communications link between each icon and its associated source application. Upon receiving an indication that a user intends to move an icon displayed within a first client application, communications between the first client application and the icon's source application are automatically terminated. The icon is placed within a second client application and communications between the second client application and the source application are automatically initiated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1993
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Susan M. Franklin, Anthony M. Peters