Patents by Inventor Andrew Winton

Andrew Winton 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).

  • Patent number: 8610642
    Abstract: A built structure having an upward facing surface having a first image positioned thereon. The first image is visible from craft passing overhead and revenue is derived from the image on the upward facing image. The image is an active image that is controlled by a local controller so that the image can be replaced by a fresh image from a remote computer that communicates with the local controller via the internet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Inventor: Andrew Winton
  • Patent number: 7549254
    Abstract: A built structure having an upward facing surface; the built structure supporting a first image and a second image; the upward facing surface overlaid by the first image in the form of indicia; the first image arranged for visibility from overflying craft; and wherein revenue is derived from the upward facing surface; and wherein the revenue is a function of a cone of legibility; the cone describing an inverted conical section of a sphere whose generator is equal to the distance of resolution of the smallest discrete detail of the image; the second image in the form of a substantially vertically oriented sign having second indicia thereon adapted for viewing from ground level and for which separate signage rights can be negotiated; the upwardly facing surface mechanically associated with both the first image and the second image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Inventor: Andrew Winton
  • Publication number: 20090084045
    Abstract: A system for the application of an image to an upper surface of a built structure, the image arranged for visibility from over-flying craft. An upper surface of a built structure incorporating indicia thereon or therein; the indicia constructed so as to be discernable by observers in craft passing over the built structure when the craft is within a predetermined legibility distance of the built structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Andrew Winton
  • Publication number: 20070011953
    Abstract: A built structure having an upward facing surface; the built structure supporting a first image and a second image; the upward facing surface overlaid by the first image in the form of first indicia; the first image arranged for visibility from overflying craft; and wherein revenue is derived from the upward facing surface; and wherein the revenue is a function of a cone of legibility; the cone describing an inverted conical section of a sphere whose generator is equal to the distance of resolution of the smallest discrete detail of the image; the second image in the form of a substantially vertically oriented sign having second indicia thereon adapted for viewing from ground level and for which separate signage rights can be negotiated; the upwardly facing surface mechanically associated with both the first image and the second image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventor: Andrew Winton
  • Publication number: 20060075695
    Abstract: A system for the application of an image to an upper surface of a built structure, the image arranged for visibility from over-flying craft. An upper surface of a built structure incorporating indicia thereon or therein; the indicia constructed so as to be discernable by observers in craft passing over the built structure when the craft is within a predetermined legibility distance of the built structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Andrew Winton
  • Publication number: 20030136058
    Abstract: A system for the application of an image to an upper surface of a built structure, the image arranged for visibility from over-flying craft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventor: Andrew Winton