Patents by Inventor Kent G. Keating

Kent G. Keating 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: 20040167819
    Abstract: A method of providing notification of a gift in advance of delivery of the gift comprises the steps of selling a gift to a purchaser, receiving an instantaneous communication destination from the purchaser, preparing a gift notification that includes an indication of the gift, and transmitting the gift notification to the instantaneous communication destination. The indication of the gift included on the gift notification is preferably a photograph or illustration of the gift, and the instantaneous communication destination is preferably a fax number, an e-mail address, or a printer designation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventor: Kent G. Keating
  • Patent number: 5479972
    Abstract: The invention provides an extension table (27) adapted to attach to the table surface (13) of a table saw (10). An extension work surface (28) is parallel to the table surface, thus, forming a larger work surface. The extension work surface is generally U-shaped having a base portion (29) and two arms (30). The arms also integrate a unique guide fence apparatus which, when used in conjunction with a cutting blade having a circular surface, allows the saw operator to perform intricate cuts. The extension table is supported from the support frame (11) of the table saw (10) by four legs (63).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1996
    Assignee: Photo Sculptures, Inc.
    Inventors: Kent G. Keating, Joseph A. Drago
  • Patent number: 5470410
    Abstract: A method to create a three-dimensional work from a single copy of a two-dimensional work such as a photograph, poster, drawing or painting. A single copy of the two-dimensional work is bonded to a stiff backer forming a composite. The composite is cut using a sculpture station into a plurality of pieces. The pieces are reattached to each other by spacers forming more than one layer. The resulting work can be displayed on a framing box adapted for any surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1995
    Assignee: Photo Sculptures, Inc.
    Inventors: Kent G. Keating, Joseph A. Drago