Patents by Inventor Steven T. Mahanay

Steven T. Mahanay 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).

  • Fused glass light pattern generator
    Patent number: 5823661
    Abstract: A fused glass light pattern generator in the form of a disc-shaped gobo including fused glass particles of various size and shape. The fused particles have an uneven, multi-level surface sufficient to distort light in response to a light beam being passed through the gobo. The particles may include color producing substances or color may be added to the light beam. The result is an enhanced artistic effect when the images, which are also movable, are projected onto a projection surface which may be a solid surface or theatrical fog.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: High End Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven T. Mahanay, Byron J. Ziegler
  • Fluid-filled colored light pattern generator with twist cap
    Patent number: 5506762
    Abstract: A colored light pattern generator including a pair of transparent plates maintained in spaced relationship in a sealed container for defining a fluid-filled cavity. The container includes a receiver and a twist-on-and-off cap ring. The fluid produces random, floating colored images in response to a beam of light being passed through the plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1996
    Assignee: High End Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Byron J. Ziegler, Steven T. Mahanay
  • Fluid-filled colored light pattern generator
    Patent number: 5430629
    Abstract: A fluid-filled, colored light pattern generator including a pair of transparent plates maintained in spaced relationship by a spacer ring. The ring includes an orifice for admitting fluid into a sealed cavity formed by the plates and the ring. Colored image producing members are suspended for random floatation in the fluid so that when a beam of light is passed through the plates, moving colored images are projected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1995
    Assignee: High End Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard S. Belliveau, Steven T. Mahanay