Patents by Inventor Peter J. Boyle

Peter J. Boyle 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: 9681041
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method are disclosed for photographing an image in a photo booth employing a light-emitting backdrop. For example, the apparatus comprises a photo booth including a housing having an entrance on one side with movable closure member to minimize encroachment of exterior light, a seat, a first white light source facing the subject(s) for emitting a first selected light intensity upon the subjects, a second white light emitting source facing generally the rear of the subject(s) so as to provide a light-emitting photographic backdrop, and a device for receiving a selected form of payment, or alternatively, for activating the apparatus without payment. In addition, the apparatus includes a photography unit comprising a selected camera, a program-controlled apparatus, a printer, and the first light source, for taking a digital photograph of objects within a selected frame of reference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Foto Fantasy, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Andrew Swatko, Carl D. Sundheim, Jason M. Riley, Peter J. Boyle, P. Stephen Vail
  • Patent number: 4839186
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for cooking pieces of food. A two-pronged skewer supported on a raiser spaced from and in superposition with a cooking surface serves as a rack for a multitude of pins, each pin bearing pieces of food and held on the skewer by retainers. The arrangement facilitates large-scale grilling of food with minimum effort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1989
    Inventor: Peter J. Boyle