Patents by Inventor John Philip Griffits

John Philip Griffits 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).

  • Publication number: 20110166694
    Abstract: A system for using digital imaging means and or projected light means (for example laser beams, focused light, projected images comprised of a plurality of computer controlled pixels) for locating a position in a storage means for placing an object (or person) and or for retrieving an object (or a person) and or for performing an operation on an object at said storage location The system has particular application for use with—a wine cellar or other wine storage means, the storage of alcoholic mixer drinks, identifying lock keys (eg in a storage cabinet or on a key ring), matching pairs of socks and or other garment sets, locating a particular chocolate in a box of chocolates, finding the position of a vehicle in a car park, locating household items, locating items in a retail store, locating herbs/spices stored in a herb/spice rack, determining a location to place a game piece on a board game (eg monopoly). Enhanced means for preparing alcoholic cocktails are also disclosed as is an illuminated wine cellar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventors: John Philip Griffits, Yvonne Sylvia Griffits
  • Publication number: 20080149711
    Abstract: The present invention describes a method and system for attaching a plurality of lock keys to a key grouping device (e.g. key ring) that includes a) at least a first and second indicator means (preferably LED's) and b) a means of associating at least a first key with the first indicator and associating at least a second key with the second indicator, and c) a means to input information pertaining to one at least locks into electronics coupled to said key grouping device, wherein said lock(s) are preferably operable by one at least keys attached to the key grouping device, and d) a means to activate the indicator that is associated with the key that operates said lock to facilitate user selection of the correct key for said lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: John Philip Griffits, Yvonne Sylvia