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Cupertino, CA, United States of America

Arnaud P Gourdol

This inventor holds 10 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Apple Inc.. Active years: 1996-2013.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Arnaud P Gourdol. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/arnaud-p-gourdol

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 10

% Patents Active = 90.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.4

ph-index = 9

Forward Citations = 998(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Cupertino, CA (US) (1996 - 1998)
  • Sunnyvale, CA (US) (2000 - 2013)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal10 out of 43,760 
 
Apple Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 1996-2013

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10 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8429562 - Graphical user interface for computers having variable size icons (2013-04-23),
2. 7216304 - Graphical user interface for computers having variable size icons (2007-05-08),
3. 6721455 - Method and apparatus for icon compression and decompression (2004-04-13),
4. 6188399 - Multiple theme engine graphical user interface architecture (2001-02-13),
5. 6100888 - Icon override apparatus and method (2000-08-08),
6. 6031532 - Method and apparatus for generating composite icons and composite masks (2000-02-29),
7. 5749070 - Multi-representational data structure for recognition in computer systems (1998-05-05),
8. 5594810 - Method and apparatus for recognizing gestures on a computer system (1997-01-14),
9. 5590219 - Method and apparatus for recognizing gestures on a computer system (1996-12-31),
10. 5583946 - Method and apparatus for recognizing gestures on a computer system (1996-12-10),

Title: Arnaud P. Gourdol: Inventor of User Interface Innovations.

Introduction

Arnaud P. Gourdol is an inventor based in Cupertino, California, whose work includes innovations in computer user interfaces. He is associated with Apple Inc. and is credited with 10 patents.

Latest Patents

One of Gourdol’s listed patents is “Graphical User Interface for Computers Having Variable Size Icons.” The invention describes a computer interface that lets users adjust icon sizes according to personal preference or characteristics of the objects represented. It outlines relative and arbitrary sizing approaches, allowing icon size to communicate distinctions such as the importance a user assigns to an object.

Career Highlights

Gourdol’s patent work reflects an interest in making digital interfaces more adaptable to individual preferences and ways of organizing information. His association with Apple Inc. places this work within a company known for developing consumer technology and software.

Collaborations

Among Gourdol’s listed coworkers are Andrew Nicholas and Donald James Lindsay. Their shared professional context connects them to the broader work of developing and patenting technology.

Conclusion

Arnaud P. Gourdol’s listed invention focuses on flexible icon sizing, giving users another way to personalize and organize computer interfaces.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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