Patents by Inventor Michael D. Thayer

Michael D. Thayer 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).

  • Method of simulating flashcards for learning purposes
    Patent number: 5494444
    Abstract: A method of displaying information for learning purposes comprises the steps of providing within a computer an information set having at least a first information topic. The first information topic includes a plurality of discrete information elements. The discrete information elements are caused to be arranged for display within the computer in a sequence selected from a plurality of predetermined sequences. The discrete information elements are displayed with a display operably associated with the computer in the selected sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1996
    Assignee: Michael D. Thayer
    Inventors: Michael D. Thayer, Kenneth A. Tepper, A. David Kelts, Colin A. Ross, Jerry Gulla, Dragana Ilic
  • Self photography booth and method
    Patent number: 5072246
    Abstract: A self photography system comprises a photographic camera having an image inlet. A video camera has an image inlet and an image outlet, and the video camera is disposed proximate the photographic camera. A pane of semitransparent material is aligned with and disposed forwardly of the camera image inlets. A video display is operably connected to the video camera image inlet for displaying the image perceived by the video camera image inlet. The video display is aligned with the pane for displaying the image thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1991
    Inventors: Donald O. Thayer, Michael D. Thayer
  • Photography booth
    Patent number: D324873
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Inventor: Michael D. Thayer