Patents Assigned to Artscape, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20200037602
    Abstract: A bird anti-collision film prevents birds from flying into windows by disrupting visible habitat reflections that might appear on the outside of the windows. The anti-collision film blocks and/or absorbs light that may normally be reflected by a window and also actively scatters, and fluoresces light creating an active light disturbance. The disrupted light includes a light range highly visible by many birds but only partially visible by humans. A textured surface in combination with a fluorescent dye in the anti-collision film increases the intensity and range of the light disturbance. The anti-collision film may be attached to the inside of a window providing the unique advantages of easy inside window installation and insulation from external weather conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: Artscape, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas HICKS
  • Patent number: 9278577
    Abstract: A decorative fabricated covering includes a first piece of vinyl. A first ink layer is printed on the first piece of vinyl and a textured layer is printed on top of the first ink layer. A second ink layer is printed on a second separate piece of vinyl. The first and second pieces of vinyl are then laminated together. An overprint layer may be printed on top of the textured layer and a second textured layer may be printed on top of the overprint resin layer. A domed layer may be formed on top of the second ink layer and a reflective material, such as glitter, may be mixed in the second textured layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Artscape, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Hicks
  • Publication number: 20150140270
    Abstract: A decorative fabricated covering includes a first piece of vinyl. A first ink layer is printed on the first piece of vinyl and a textured layer is printed on top of the first ink layer. A second ink layer is printed on a second separate piece of vinyl. The first and second pieces of vinyl are then laminated together. An overprint layer may be printed on top of the textured layer and a second textured layer may be printed on top of the overprint resin layer. A domed layer may be formed on top of the second ink layer and a reflective material, such as glitter, may be mixed in the second textured layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: ARTSCAPE, INC.
    Inventor: Thomas Hicks
  • Patent number: 8007896
    Abstract: A textured window film has a prismatic effect that allows a substantial amount of incoming light to pass through a window while refracting the light at random or semi-random angles in a manner that distorts viewed images. The result is a window film that is brighter and more vibrant while also providing visual privacy. The textured window film can therefore better simulate real textured and colored glass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Artscape, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Hicks, Michael John Kyne
  • Publication number: 20090068408
    Abstract: A textured window film has a prismatic effect that allows a substantial amount of incoming light to pass through a window while refracting the light at random or semi-random angles in a manner that distorts viewed images. The result is a window film that is brighter and more vibrant while also providing visual privacy. The textured window film can therefore better simulate real textured and colored glass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: Artscape, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Hicks, Michael John Kyne
  • Patent number: 7468203
    Abstract: A textured window film has a prismatic effect that allows a substantial amount of incoming light to pass through a window while refracting the light at random or semi-random angles in a manner that distorts viewed images. The result is a window film that is brighter and more vibrant while also providing visual privacy. The textured window film can therefore better simulate real textured and colored glass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: Artscape, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Hicks, Michael John Kyne
  • Publication number: 20070275167
    Abstract: A textured window film has a prismatic effect that allows a substantial amount of incoming light to pass through a window while refracting the light at random or semi-random angles in a manner that distorts viewed images. The result is a window film that is brighter and more vibrant while also providing visual privacy. The textured window film can therefore better simulate real textured and colored glass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Applicant: Artscape, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Hicks, Michael Kyne