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US 5920316

How the Windows Taskbar Manages Open Programs

Microsoft's 1999 patent defines the mechanics of the Windows taskbar, allowing users to track open programs and manage window layouts through a persistent interface element.

Statusactive

Granted1999

Expires2017

Claims32

Forward citations124

Prior art15

AssigneeMicrosoft Corp

InventorsMark A. Malamud, Kent D. Sullivan +5

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