Patents by Inventor Sue Beckman

Sue Beckman 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).

  • Method and apparatus for illuminating artwork by a neon tube arrangement of selected configuration
    Patent number: 5664352
    Abstract: A display arrangement for illuminating posters and other non-opaque planar artwork comprising an item of artwork affixed to an essentially transparent mounting member, and a plurality of precisely configured neon light tubes mounted behind the item of artwork. The light tubes are arranged in a predetermined pattern consonant with the subject matter of the artwork, with each of the light tubes being positioned behind a selected portion of the artwork, to illuminate and enhance such selected portion of the artwork when the light tubes are energized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Inventor: Sue Beckman