Patents by Inventor Gregory W. Driskell

Gregory W. Driskell 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).

  • Publication number: 20200378076
    Abstract: What is needed is an apparatus and system for creating high contrast to heighten marking conspicuousness and heighten driver safety under extreme light conditions. According to the present disclosure, a ridged contrast surface marking may comprise a topography that may allow for consistently visible and conspicuous messaging of proximate base surface markings, which may limit loss of visibility or conspicuity during extreme light conditions. In some aspects, ridged contrast surface markings may be used in conjunction with more traditional contrasting and color techniques, such as with painting, coating, or tape. Ridged contrast surface markings may provide surrounding contrast to flat messaging or other profiled solutions, wherein even if light reflection in extreme light conditions may reduce visibility of the message, sufficient surrounding contrast would still allow for comprehension of the message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Gregory W. Driskell, Michael D. Green
  • Patent number: 10697138
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a directional surface marking may provide directional messaging to users based on their direction of travel on a base surface, such as a roadway, walkway, or interior flooring, as non-limiting examples. In some aspects, the directional messaging may comprise different colors, text, or symbols, wherein a user may view different directional messaging on a directional surface marking dependent on direction of travel. In some embodiments, directional surface markings may comprise a profile layer, wherein the profile layer may comprise a plurality of profiles, which may provide a topography that allows for directional messaging utilizing surface colors on the topography.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Inventors: Gregory W. Driskell, Michael D. Green
  • Publication number: 20190177933
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a directional surface marking that provides directional messaging to users based on their direction of travel on a base surface, such as a roadway, walkway, or interior flooring, as non-limiting examples. In some aspects, the directional messaging may comprise different colors, text, or symbols, wherein a user may view different directional messaging on a directional surface marking dependent on direction of travel. In some embodiments, directional surface markings may comprise a profile layer, wherein the profile layer may comprise a plurality of profiles, which may provide a topography that allows for directional messaging utilizing surface colors on the topography.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Gregory W. Driskell, Michael D. Green
  • Patent number: 10221530
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a directional surface marking may provide directional messaging to users based on their direction of travel on a base surface, such as a roadway, walkway, or interior flooring, as non-limiting examples. In some aspects, the directional messaging may comprise different colors, text, or symbols, wherein a user may view different directional messaging on a directional surface marking dependent on direction of travel. In some embodiments, directional surface markings may comprise a profile layer, wherein the profile layer may comprise a plurality of profiles, which may allow for an application of directional messaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Inventors: Gregory W. Driskell, Michael D. Green
  • Publication number: 20180355564
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a directional surface marking maythat provides directional messaging to users based on their direction of travel on a base surface, such as a roadway, walkway, or interior flooring, as non-limiting examples. In some aspects, the directional messaging may comprise different colors, text, or symbols, wherein a user may view different directional messaging on a directional surface marking dependent on direction of travel. In some embodiments, directional surface markings may comprise a profile layer, wherein the profile layer may comprise a plurality of profiles, which may allow for an application of directional messaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Gregory W. Driskell, Michael D. Green