Comment Re:Apple has clear prior art, I'm sure others too (Score 1) 128
It's arguable whether "spring-loaded" folders fit the patent or not. After all, it's not the selecting or moving of the first interface object that triggers them, but the separate action of moving it over the folder.
However, the patent clearly covers other UI actions. And more than just "other elements revealing themselves differently". It also covers brand new elements appearing. Take a look at the images that came with the patent application. It shows someone selecting an email message in a list and beginning to drag it upwards, at which point a brand new "Move to Top" target appears.
However, the patent clearly covers other UI actions. And more than just "other elements revealing themselves differently". It also covers brand new elements appearing. Take a look at the images that came with the patent application. It shows someone selecting an email message in a list and beginning to drag it upwards, at which point a brand new "Move to Top" target appears.
