Patents by Inventor Michael K. McLaughlin

Michael K. McLaughlin 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: 6096409
    Abstract: An image bearing composite optical material is formed as a laminated flexible sheet having an image bearing photographic quality film layer variously bonded between outer and inner translucent layers of paper, fabric, or synthetic materials. The composite optical material provides two sharply distinct appearances dependent upon being viewed under backlit or ambient illumination conditions. Full-colored and precisely detailed images are produced under backlighted conditions; a plain appearance is produced otherwise. Improved embodiments include a nonbilateral structure wherein a middle image bearing film layer is bonded over its entire adjacent surface with an outer translucent layer, and is bonded at widely separated points or along thin lines with an inner translucent layer to produce an air gap there between. The air gap embodiment negates image transmission under nonbacklit viewing conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Inventor: Michael K. McLaughlin
  • Patent number: 5541820
    Abstract: A film movie projector and table lamp are combined so as to serve as a lamp, a projector, or both. A table lamp is supported on a support tube extending upwardly from the lamp chamber of the projector. The lamp can be wired to utilize the internal power supply of the projector by means of specifically designed electrical connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventor: Michael K. McLaughlin