Patents by Inventor Craig A. Burton

Craig A. Burton has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • In-store merchandising system and method
    Publication number: 20080307682
    Abstract: A system and method for merchandising a product or service. The system comprises a first perceived-as-three-dimensional image. The image comprises a directional preference and an indicia associated with the product or service. The system also comprises a display element associated with the product or service disposed at a first position upon a displaying element. The directional preference of the first perceived-as-three dimensional image relates to the location of the display element upon the displaying element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: Peter Robert Foley, Craig Burton Wynett, Darrell Lee Mann
  • Innovation by analogy
    Publication number: 20080091727
    Abstract: Various methods, systems and tools are disclosed for solving problems by using analogical reasoning. In various embodiments, a structured approach is provided to problem solving by comparing generalized problem statements to analogous problems with known solutions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Craig Burton Wynett, Paul Anthony Zaffiro
  • Fluorinated carbon-containing developer composition
    Patent number: 4681830
    Abstract: A flowable, dry powder of particles of a developing composition are provided. The compositions may be either heat- or pressure-fixable and utilize from about 0.4 to 10 parts by weight of fluorinated carbon per 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic binder and a magnetically responsive material. The fluorinated carbon has a degree of fluorination in the range of 10% to 100% and an average diameter below about 2 microns. The developing powder compositions possess improved flow humidity resistance and provide dramatically improved copy quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1987
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Randall H. Helland, Craig A. Burton
  • Hockey puck character
    Patent number: D395474
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Inventors: Craig Burton, Graham Nierop