Patents by Inventor Doug A. Crews

Doug A. Crews 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).

  • Interactive Graphic
    Publication number: 20120244516
    Abstract: An interactive graphic is disclosed. The interactive graphic is includes a background graphic capable of being attached to a surface and movable pieces that cling to and glide on the background graphic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: Imagination Trends, LLC, a Wisconsin limited liability company
    Inventors: Lisa Pertzborn-Whiting, Doug Crews Nelson, Steven Young
  • Accurate, multi-axis, computer-controlled object-projection machine and manufacturing process employing the accurate, multi-axis, computer-controlled object-projection machine
    Publication number: 20030040381
    Abstract: Multiple axes are employed to impart predetermined velocities and rotational components to the projected object. Projection of the object may be synchronized with a displayed video image to simulate the throwing of an object. The accurate-automated-multi-axis machine for projecting objects may be employed as an integral component in a projectable object manufacturing process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Inventors: Richard J. Richings, Doug A. Crews
  • Accurate, multi-axis, computer-controlled object projection machine
    Patent number: 6443140
    Abstract: An accurate-automated-multi-axis machine for projecting objects. Multiple axes are employed to impart predetermined velocities and rotational components to the projected object. Projection of the object may be synchronized with a displayed video image to simulate the throwing of an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Chin Music LLC
    Inventors: Doug A. Crews, Richard J. Richings
  • Projection screen with movable shutter
    Patent number: 6347011
    Abstract: A projection screen for displaying projected images with a movable shutter that can be positioned and opened at any location within a large rectangular area of the surface of the projection screen. Physical objects and light signals may pass through the open shutter. When the shutter is closed, the projection screen appears to a viewer as a continuous, unbroken, vertical reflective surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Assignee: Chin Music LLC
    Inventors: Doug A. Crews, Richard J. Richings
  • Projection screen with movable shutter
    Patent number: 6111693
    Abstract: A projection screen for displaying projected images with a movable shutter that can be positioned and opened at any location within a large rectangular area of the surface of the projection screen. Physical objects and light signals may pass through the open shutter. When the shutter is closed, the projection screen appears to a viewer as a continuous, unbroken, vertical reflective surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Chin Music, LLC
    Inventors: Doug A. Crews, Richard J. Richings
  • Accurate, multi-axis, computer-controlled object projection machine
    Patent number: 6082350
    Abstract: An accurate-automated-multi-axis machine for projecting objects. Multiple axes are employed to impart predetermined velocities and rotational components to the projected object. Projection of the object may be synchronized with a displayed video image to simulate the throwing of an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: Chin Music LLC
    Inventors: Doug A. Crews, Richard J. Richings