San Francisco, CA, United States of America

David Foote

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Portola Dimensional Systems, Inc.. Active years: 2001.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: David Foote. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/david-foote

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 1 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 8.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 302(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2001

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: David Foote - Innovator in 3D Graphics Generation

Introduction

David Foote is a notable inventor based in San Francisco, CA. He has made significant contributions to the field of graphics generation, particularly with his innovative approach to user-friendly applications. His work focuses on enhancing the way users interact with 3D graphics in business environments.

Latest Patents

David Foote holds a patent for a "User-friendly graphics generator using direct manipulation." This invention is a 3D graphics generation and display application designed for PCs and laptops. It features an authoring mode screen that lists database elements intended for graphical display, along with relevant variables. The application provides a menu of graphics attributes, including spatial dimensions and various object attributes such as color, size, and texture. Users can easily correlate database variables with graphics attributes through a simple drag-and-drop interface, resulting in animated 3D presentations that reflect the data.

Career Highlights

David Foote is currently associated with Portola Dimensional Systems, Inc., where he continues to develop innovative solutions in graphics technology. His work has been instrumental in creating applications that simplify complex data visualization for users.

Collaborations

Some of his notable coworkers include Earl David Sacerdoti and Mark Thomas Davis, who have collaborated with him on various projects within the company.

Conclusion

David Foote's contributions to 3D graphics generation have paved the way for more intuitive and user-friendly applications in business environments. His innovative patent reflects a deep understanding of user needs and technological capabilities.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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