Patents by Inventor Joe P. Crookham

Joe P. Crookham 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).

  • Patent number: 5377611
    Abstract: A device and method for visually displaying information relative to donations with respect to a promotional event includes flags and a display board that can be viewed from relatively close up. One or more flags are displayed in close proximity to the display board and have indicia relevant to the promotional event or donations. The flags can be visually observed from relatively close up and from relatively far away.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1995
    Assignee: Musco Corporation
    Inventors: Joe P. Crookham, Jeffrey A. Rogers
  • Patent number: 5343374
    Abstract: A highly controllable way to light target areas includes primary reflector which generates a defined primary beam in association with a light source. The primary beam, or at least a portion of the primary beam, is directed onto a secondary reflector which generates a secondary beam to the target space. The secondary reflector can be configured in any number of contours, shapes, specularities, or other characteristics to alter and control the characteristics of the secondary beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1994
    Assignee: Musco Corporation
    Inventors: Myron K. Gordin, Joe P. Crookham
  • Patent number: 5337221
    Abstract: A highly controllable way to light target areas includes a primary reflector which generates a defined primary beam in association with a light source. The primary beam, or at least a portion of the primary beam, is directed onto a secondary reflector which generates a secondary beam to the target space. The secondary reflector can be configured in any number of contours, shapes, specularities, or other characteristics to alter and control the characteristics of the secondary beam.Various options, alternatives, and features are possible with the invention. For example, a plurality of light sources and primary reflectors can be used with one secondary reflector. The surface of the secondary reflector can be corrugated to have alternating segments to direct light in different directions. A combination of light source, primary reflector, and secondary reflector can also be positioned on a moveable base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1994
    Assignee: Musco Corporation
    Inventors: Myron K. Gordin, Joe P. Crookham