Patents by Inventor Courtney Elkind

Courtney Elkind 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).

  • Device for visually simulating sparks and methods of using the same
    Patent number: 11389743
    Abstract: The present invention provides a special effects device for simulating sparks generated by combustion, electricity, or other means. The device may include light-emitting devices mechanically connected to extendable structures that are spatially dispersed by an actuator during the operation of the special effects device. The special effects device may be coordinated with a device for simulating combustion to give the impression of sparks generated by a combustion source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Universal City Studios LLC
    Inventors: Coy Witt, Warren Kong, Julia Warren, Daniel Bergher, Courtney Elkind, Honora Penny
  • DEVICE FOR VISUALLY SIMULATING SPARKS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20200316489
    Abstract: The present invention provides a special effects device for simulating sparks generated by combustion, electricity, or other means. The device may include light-emitting devices mechanically connected to extendable structures that are spatially dispersed by an actuator during the operation of the special effects device. The special effects device may be coordinated with a device for simulating combustion to give the impression of sparks generated by a combustion source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Coy Witt, Warren Kong, Julia Warren, Daniel Bergher, Courtney Elkind, Honora Penny
  • Device for visually simulating sparks and methods of using the same
    Patent number: 10675553
    Abstract: The present invention provides a special effects device for simulating sparks generated by combustion, electricity, or other means. The device may include light-emitting devices mechanically connected to extendable structures that are spatially dispersed by an actuator during the operation of the special effects device. The special effects device may be coordinated with a device for simulating combustion to give the impression of sparks generated by a combustion source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: WKDESIGNS INC.
    Inventors: Coy Witt, Warren Kong, Julia Warren, Daniel Bergher, Courtney Elkind, Honora Penny