IP Library Granted Patent US 5,949,432
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US 5,949,432 · App. 08/827,764

Method and apparatus for providing translucent images on a computer display

Inventors: Michael L. Gough, Joseph J. MacDougald, Daniel S. Venolia, Thomas S. Gilley, Greg M. Robbins, Daniel J. Hansen, Jr., Abhay Oswal
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Granted: Sep 7, 1999 Filed: Apr 11, 1997
Inventors
Michael L. Gough
Joseph J. MacDougald
Daniel S. Venolia
Thomas S. Gilley
Greg M. Robbins
Daniel J. Hansen, Jr.
Abhay Oswal
Assignee (at issue)
Apple Computer Inc.

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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 5,949,432
App. No.
08/827,764
Filed
1997-04-11
Granted
1999-09-07
Kind
A