US 10664141

US Patent 10664141, titled "Methods and apparatus for managing and exchanging information using information objects," was issued to Cogmedia LLC. The inventors are Paul Erich Keel and Jeffrey Huang. The patent was filed on November 8, 2017, and issued on May 26, 2020.

Abstract:
The patent describes a computer-implemented method for interacting with data items. It involves storing each data item as a distinct information object (IO) within a database system. Each IO is associated with a picture, a heading, and a link to its corresponding data item. These stored configurations are then used to display representations of at least two IOs in a uniform "card" format. This card format includes the picture, heading, a set of indicators, and a function mechanism for graphical access to a set of functions.

Legal Status and Litigation:
The patent's legal status is "Expired - Fee Related," indicating it expired on August 3, 2025.
As of April 26, 2026, the patent is involved in the following litigation:

• A PTAB case, IPR2026-00248, has been filed and is currently pending.
• A US case (1:25-cv-12127) has been filed in the Massachusetts District Court.

Plain-Language Overview of Independent Claims:

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