Patents by Inventor John William Ward

John William Ward 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: 8419140
    Abstract: A lighted decorative cremation urn memorial constructed of rigid interlocking paneled materials used to house and display cremation urns and the personal effects of the decedent. A multi-chambered design allows for chamber areas to be aesthetically enhanced with the addition of cut stone and fabric inserts while outfitting other chambers with electronic imaging capability such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) picture screen with integrated functions and remote control. A user can utilize chamber areas to simultaneously display cremation urn(s), personal effects, and present electronic media. Certain chambers contain lighting systems, such as light emitting diode (LED) or other, where cremation urns and personal effects can be better accentuated. Added personalization includes the ability to engrave surfaces and affix engraved panels or emblems to suit the user. Thus the family or loved ones of a decedent may be provided with multiple options.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Inventor: John William Ward
  • Publication number: 20100102685
    Abstract: A lighted decorative cremation urn memorial constructed of rigid interlocking paneled materials used to house and display cremation urns and the personal effects of the decedent. A multi-chambered design allows for chamber areas to be aesthetically enhanced with the addition of cut stone and fabric inserts while outfitting other chambers with electronic imaging capability such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) picture screen with integrated functions and remote control. A user can utilize chamber areas to simultaneously display cremation urn(s), personal effects, and present electronic media. Certain chambers contain lighting systems, such as light emitting diode (LED) or other, where cremation urns and personal effects can be better accentuated. Added personalization includes the ability to engrave surfaces and affix engraved panels or emblems to suit the user. Thus the family or loved ones of a decedent may be provided with multiple options.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventor: John William Ward
  • Patent number: 4077710
    Abstract: Apparatus for shifting a lens carriage including a variable magnification pancratic lens assembly having a plurality of relatively movable optical elements. The lens carriage is mounted to move a first lens element to a plurality of discrete positions along a travel path (oblique to the optical axis established at the 1:1 magnification ratio) for maintaining registration of the light image projected by the lens assembly in the image plane when the image-to-object distance is fixed. A second element of the lens assembly is carried by the first element and is longitudinally movable to a plurality of discrete positions relative to the first element. An arm is positioned in the path of movement of the second lens element to engage the second element to effect particular longitudinal movement thereof relative to the first lens element as the carriage is moved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1976
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1978
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: John William Ward, Richard Klein Leinbach