Patents by Inventor Quentin Holmes

Quentin Holmes 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).

  • Customizable framing system and method of assembling same
    Patent number: 11844447
    Abstract: The invention relates to a customizable frame system, which can be customized for both shape and size. In some embodiments only the corners are visible, and the structural rails are hidden. In other embodiments, the rails create a frame around the outside of the picture. The rails, and in some embodiments the corners, have a notch that allows the frame to be hung from various sides. The framing system can be supplied in standard sizes and custom sizes. Each corner can be a different shape and color or theme. They can be decorated or embellished with materials, objects or characters. The sides, rails and corners form reusable pieces to make different sizes for new frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Inventor: Quentin Holmes
  • CUSTOMIZABLE FRAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING SAME
    Publication number: 20220248878
    Abstract: The invention relates to a customizable frame system, which can be customized for both shape and size. In some embodiments only the corners are visible, and the structural rails are hidden. In other embodiments, the rails create a frame around the outside of the picture. The rails, and in some embodiments the corners, have a notch that allows the frame to be hung from various sides. The framing system can be supplied in standard sizes and custom sizes. Each corner can be a different shape and color or theme. They can be decorated or embellished with materials, objects or characters. The sides, rails and corners form reusable pieces to make different sizes for new frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventor: Quentin HOLMES
  • Range-finding based image processing rail way servicing apparatus and method
    Patent number: 6647891
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for identifying a feature of a railway and deploying equipment for servicing same by image processing range data pertaining to the railway feature. The method includes identifying a feature of a railway, wherein the identifying involves processing an image corresponding to ranges to the feature. The apparatus includes a vision system for determining a range to a feature of the railway and means for positioning equipment relative to, for servicing, the feature, based on the range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Norfolk Southern Corporation
    Inventors: Quentin Holmes, Paul Kortesoja, David McCubbrey, Joseph Samson, Thomas Wessling, Lester Witter, Robert Rendleman, John Blanchfield, Gregory Lowe
  • Range-finding based image processing rail way servicing apparatus and method
    Publication number: 20020078853
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for identifying a feature of a railway and deploying equipment for servicing same by image processing range data pertaining to the railway feature. The method includes identifying a feature of a railway, wherein the identifying involves processing an image corresponding to ranges to the feature. The apparatus includes a vision system for determining a range to a feature of the railway and means for positioning equipment relative to, for servicing, the feature, based on the range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventors: Quentin Holmes, Paul Kortesoja, David McCubbrey, Joseph Samson, Thomas Wessling, Lester Witter, Robert Rendleman, John Blanchfield, Gregory Lowe