Patents by Inventor John Capie

John Capie 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).

  • Patent number: 5782026
    Abstract: A number of non specific, preexisting images are combined using an optical process of masking that (for purposes of clarity the following assumes 3 images are used) removes 2/3 of the first image in a sequential/lenticular pattern, replacing the removed image segments with 1/3 of each of the other two images also sequentially. These combined images are then separated by thin black separation lines using a special burning mask. This series of images and black lines is then visually decombined through the use of a clear thickness of material sandwiched together with the combined transparency and, using a non opaque adhesive, to a decombining mask in registration. This product is then able to be trimmed down and inserted into any preexisting light box. The product when back lit and viewed from the front creates the illusion of 3 complete, separate and sequential, non ghosting images that appear separately depending upon the viewers angle in relationship to the horizontal plane of the standing image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventor: John Capie