Patents by Inventor John W. Eppolito

John W. Eppolito 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: 5061061
    Abstract: A front projection composite photography system using a pair of perpendicular reflex screens combines two projected background scenes with a staged scene in a single camera shot for a versatile range of special effects. Complementary mattes are used outside the projectors and camera for either soft or hard edged merging into overall projected background scenes. A camera-projector housing cabinet includes all elements compactly except for stage reflex screens which are externally located in a small studio room. A lens permits use of a small secondary reflex screen used with a larger primary screen behind a movable stage setup. The camera, two projectors and respective associated three half mirrored transparent beam splitters provide registration adjustments for registration of all composite picture portions for immediate observation through the camera viewfinder so the film will be properly aligned and so that a complex composite picture may be produced with a single camera take.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1991
    Assignee: Introvision International, Inc.
    Inventors: Les P. Robley, John W. Eppolito