Computer user interface with window title bar mini-icons
Patent 5140677 Issued on August 18, 1992. Estimated Expiration Date: 
May 11, 2010. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
May 11, 2010. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesData processor having a user interface display with metaphoric objects Patent #: 4899136 InventorsApplicationNo. 522300 filed on 05/11/1990US Classes:715/835, Selectable iconic array715/784, Window scrolling715/804, Interwindow link or communication715/810, Menu or selectable iconic array (e.g., palette)715/839Imitating real life objectExaminersPrimary: Clark, David L.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassG06F 003/14AbstractDisclosed is a computer system user interface that includes an application or object window with a mini-icon representing the application or object. The mini-icon is available for use in direct manipulation and context menu operations while the window is open. | |
