Patents by Inventor Gregory B. Shriver

Gregory B. Shriver 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).

  • Image forming apparatus and method for live performances
    Patent number: 6341868
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming images visible to audiences includes a system for forming virtual images and creating visual effects in a stage setting. This system may include a stage and first and second flat panel video displays. The first flat panel video display is visible to the audience through a portal mirror. The second flat panel video display is not visible to the audience; however, images displayed thereon are reflected off of the portal mirror and outwardly to the audience. Finally, a performance area between the back display and the portal mirror is provided for a person or object whereby the audience may see the composite image of the images from the first and second flat panel video displays and the person or object in the performance area on-stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2002
    Assignee: The Potomac Company, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Gregory B. Shriver
  • Image forming apparatus and method for live performance
    Patent number: 6290359
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming images visible to performers and to audiences includes a system for forming virtual images and creating visual effects in a stage setting. This system may include a stage and first and second flat panel video displays. The first flat panel video display is visible to the audience through a portal mirror. The second flat panel video display is not visible to the audience; however, images displayed thereon are reflected off of the portal mirror and outwardly to the audience. Finally, a performance area between the back display and the portal mirror is provided for a person or object whereby the audience may see the composite image of the images from the first and second flat panel video displays and the person or object in the performance area on-stage. Alternatively, images on a flat panel video display may be reflected off of a portal mirror so that they are visible in the performance area to a person there.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: The Potomac Company, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Gregory B. Shriver