Patents by Inventor John E. Bolkcom

John E. Bolkcom 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).

  • Key measurement apparatus and method
    Patent number: 6406227
    Abstract: In a method and apparatus for measuring an original key, a line of the light is focused onto the key surface in a direction perpendicular to the key surface. A camera, or other type of detector is disposed to receive light deflected by the key at an oblique angle. The keyway and keycode of the key can be determined from the deflected pattern of light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Machine Magic LLC
    Inventors: John S. Titus, John E. Bolkcom