Patents by Inventor J. Patrick Epling

J. Patrick Epling 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: 20230158782
    Abstract: A high resolution elastomeric exterior laminate material includes an exterior polymeric film layer laminated to an ink graphic fabric layer. A method of making the high resolution elastomeric exterior laminate material includes providing an ink graphic fabric layer, providing an exterior polymeric film onto a first side of the an ink graphic fabric layer by one of a laminating, a molding, a rolling and an extrusion process to form a laminate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventor: J. Patrick Epling
  • Publication number: 20220215598
    Abstract: A camouflage pattern is provided that appears to have infinite focus and depth of field even at 100 percent size for the elements in the camouflage pattern. Generally, three-dimensional (3D) models of elements to be used in the camouflage pattern are captured or generated. The models are then arranged in a scene with a background (e.g., an infinite background) via 3D graphics editing programs such as is used to render computer generated graphics in video games and movies. A two-dimensional (2D) capture of the scene thus shows all visible surfaces of the elements in the scene in focus at all depths of field. The elements may or may not be shaded by one another from the perspective of the image capture location in the 3D environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2021
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventor: J. Patrick Epling
  • Patent number: 11127172
    Abstract: A camouflage pattern is provided that appears to have infinite focus and depth of field even at 100 percent size for the elements in the camouflage pattern. Generally, three-dimensional (3D) models of elements to be used in the camouflage pattern are captured or generated. The models are then arranged in a scene with a background (e.g., an infinite background) via 3D graphics editing programs such as is used to render computer generated graphics in video games and movies. A two-dimensional (2D) capture of the scene thus shows all visible surfaces of the elements in the scene in focus at all depths of field. The elements may or may not be shaded by one another from the perspective of the image capture location in the 3D environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Inventor: J. Patrick Epling
  • Publication number: 20200402269
    Abstract: A camouflage pattern is provided that appears to have infinite focus and depth of field even at 100 percent size for the elements in the camouflage pattern. Generally, three-dimensional (3D) models of elements to be used in the camouflage pattern are captured or generated. The models are then arranged in a scene with a background (e.g., an infinite background) via 3D graphics editing programs such as is used to render computer generated graphics in video games and movies. A two-dimensional (2D) capture of the scene thus shows all visible surfaces of the elements in the scene in focus at all depths of field. The elements may or may not be shaded by one another from the perspective of the image capture location in the 3D environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventor: J. Patrick Epling
  • Publication number: 20140335318
    Abstract: A pattern is transferred to a surface of an object via dip transfer printing. Dip transfer printing can leave a void in the pattern on the surface of the object. An ink based label is used to repair (i.e., cover or fill) the void. The ink based label includes an ink layer and an adhesive layer. The ink layer includes a printing of each color of a four-color printing process forming an image representative of a major element of the pattern. The adhesive layer attaches the ink layer to the void in the pattern on the surface of the object. Optionally, the ink based label includes a backing layer between the ink layer and the adhesive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventor: J. Patrick Epling
  • Publication number: 20080289748
    Abstract: A method of applying a design to an article and product are disclosed. The method includes selecting a design, transferring the design to a transfer material, applying a base coat to the article, transferring the design from the transfer material to the article, and applying a top coat to the article having the design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventor: J. Patrick Epling
  • Publication number: 20080090940
    Abstract: The product and method of manufacture of cold water-soluble and biodegradable ammunition for the improved environmental impact and safety of ammunition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: J. Patrick Epling
  • Publication number: 20080053603
    Abstract: An invention for an improved method of high definition dip transfer printing of images to three-dimensional articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventor: J. Patrick Epling
  • Publication number: 20080022576
    Abstract: A telescopic scope and ring mounts incorporating a novel feature for locking the ring mounts to the scope to prevent canting and scope drift for secure and easy mounting on a gun.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventor: J. Patrick Epling
  • Patent number: 6935230
    Abstract: A liquid coating applicator for applying a liquid coating to an object comprising a cantilever comprising a mounting member and a projecting member extending from the mounting member to a distal end. A printing system for printing an image with ink activated with a liquid activator comprises a support for holding a sheet printed with the ink image and a cantilever comprising a mounting member and a projecting member extending from the mounting member to a distal end, an activator sprayer mounted to the projecting member and a reciprocator for shifting the sprayer back and forth so that the activator can be sprayed on the ink image with the activator sprayer while the support holds the ink image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Immersion Graphics Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffery W. Walker, J. Patrick Epling
  • Patent number: D563100
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Gamo USA Corp.
    Inventors: J. Patrick Epling, Juan Carlos Casas