Patents by Inventor John Raymond Winks, Jr.

John Raymond Winks, Jr. 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: 6015295
    Abstract: An apparatus for presentation of astrological information includes a circular natal chart and a larger circular zodiac chart that are each attached to a bas. The zodiac chart includes a minimum diameter equal to or greater than the maximum diameter of the natal chart and a maximum diameter that is greater than its minimum diameter and is disposed concentrically in a predetermined alignment around the natal chart. A symbol for each desired celestial object, such as for each planet, the sun, and the moon are included along with a method for detachably attaching each of the symbols to the zodiac chart. According to a first embodiment, the base of the zodiac chart is formed of a flexible magnetic sheet material and each of the symbols are either ferrous or are themselves formed of a similar magnetic material. The symbols are each attached to the zodiac chart by the force of magnetic attraction that is developed intermediate each of the symbols and the zodiac chart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Inventor: John Raymond Winks, Jr.