Patents by Inventor David J. Cutright

David J. Cutright 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).

  • Animated theme shade
    Patent number: 6647651
    Abstract: An animation device is provided in which a series of pictures are arranged on a translucent shell, which is mounted upon an inner frame. A periodic light emitter is mounted on the inner frame. A driver, such as an electric motor, moves the translucent shell relative to the inner frame to sequentially pass the series of pictures over the periodic light emitter, thus creating an animation effect for a viewer. The series of pictures is removable to permit replacement with an alternate series of pictures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Inventor: David J. Cutright
  • Animated theme shade
    Publication number: 20020026733
    Abstract: An animation device is provided in which a series of pictures are arranged on a translucent shell, which is mounted upon an inner frame. A periodic light emitter is mounted on the inner frame. A driver, such as an electric motor, moves the translucent shell relative to the inner frame to sequentially pass the series of pictures over the periodic light emitter, thus creating an animation effect for a viewer. The series of pictures is removable to permit replacement with an alternate series of pictures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2001
    Publication date: March 7, 2002
    Inventor: David J. Cutright