Patents by Inventor Terry Curtis

Terry Curtis 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).

  • Publication number: 20110211174
    Abstract: A self-contained, washable, portable, shadow screen kit is provided, which includes a generally rectangular side-and-back exterior enclosure, a light source, and a stretched front shadow screen. In one aspect, the side-and-back exterior enclosure includes four corner upright posts supported by four bases, four top horizontal rods connecting the corner upright posts, and drapes to prevent light bleed. Preferably a mirror, mirror stand, and a lightweight ceiling comprising a darkening structure (such as rigid panels or blackout fabric) supported by a ceiling frame are also included. A shadow, cast on the back of the taut screen, is viewable from the front for entertainment or photography. An opaque object is positioned between the light from the light source and the screen. The shadow screen kit is particularly suited for shadow dancing, photography, or videography. The shadow screen kit is easily assembled and disassembled for transport between venues or for storage between uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Inventor: Terry Curtis
  • Patent number: 7914025
    Abstract: A modular suspension system for automobiles and trucks. The present invention relates to a suspension system which is both modular in design and specifically manufactured for high performance wheeled vehicles. This system has multiple modular parts which enable the system to function in various makes and models of vehicles. The modular aspects of this system also enable the cradle to be removable so that the engine and transmission of the vehicle can be easily reached. The modular aspects also allow this system to be set-up with a traditional shock configuration or with a rocker set-up shock system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: JME Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Julio Werner Mayen, Terry Curtis Buch
  • Publication number: 20090230650
    Abstract: A modular suspension system for automobiles and trucks. The present invention relates to a suspension system which is both modular in design and specifically manufactured for high performance wheeled vehicles. This system has multiple modular parts which enable the system to function in various makes and models of vehicles. The modular aspects of this system also enable the cradle to be removable so that the engine and transmission of the vehicle can be easily reached. The modular aspects also allow this system to be set-up with a traditional shock configuration or with a rocker set-up shock system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventors: JULIO WERNER MAYEN, Terry Curtis Buch
  • Patent number: 6240783
    Abstract: A bridge monitoring system uses laser light reflected from structural members of a bridge to create velocity and displacement time signals of the bridge's vibratory response to quiescent conditions, and converts the sensed velocity and displacement time data to frequency domain data to provide a “signature” waveform for the bridge indicative of its structural characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: USBI, Co
    Inventors: Terry Curtis McGugin, George Ashley Wiggs, Stephen Keith Bishop