Patents by Inventor Stephen Michael Swinford

Stephen Michael Swinford 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).

  • Revolutionary apparatus producing high resolution images of the commonly viewed exterior surfaces of automobiles
    Patent number: 11778328
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and a process for producing and viewing through the internet high-resolution images of the commonly viewed exterior surfaces of a vehicle, while maintaining the same background view for multiple images of the vehicle. The background and the imaging device are revolved around a vehicle which is maintained in fixed position between the background and the imaging device. There can be two or more opposed imaging devices and two or more opposed displays. The vehicle does not need to be rotated or moved during the imaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Inventor: Stephen Michael Swinford
  • Indoor producing of high resolution images of the commonly viewed exterior surfaces of vehicles, each with the same background view
    Patent number: 11570369
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and a process for producing and viewing through the internet high-resolution images of the commonly viewed exterior surfaces of a vehicle, while maintaining the same background view for multiple images of the vehicle. The background and the imaging device are revolved around a vehicle which is maintained in fixed position between the background and the imaging device. There can be two or more opposed imaging devices and two or more opposed displays. The vehicle does not need to be rotated or moved during the imaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Inventor: Stephen Michael Swinford
  • Indoor Producing of High Resolution Images of the Commonly Viewed Exterior Surfaces of Vehicles, Each with the Same Background View
    Publication number: 20230007934
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and a process for producing and viewing through the internet high-resolution images of the commonly viewed exterior surfaces of a vehicle, while maintaining the same background view for multiple images of the vehicle. The background and the imaging device are revolved around a vehicle which is maintained in fixed position between the background and the imaging device. There can be two or more opposed imaging devices and two or more opposed displays. The vehicle does not need to be rotated or moved during the imaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Inventor: Stephen Michael Swinford
  • Indoor producing of high-resolution images of the commonly viewed exterior surfaces of vehicles, each with the same background view
    Patent number: 9438864
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and a process for producing and viewing through the internet high-resolution images of the commonly viewed exterior surfaces of a vehicle, while maintaining the same background view for multiple images of the vehicle. The background and the imaging device are revolved around a vehicle which is maintained in fixed position between the background and the imaging device. There can be two or more opposed imaging devices and two or more opposed displays. The vehicle does not need to be rotated or moved during the imaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Inventor: Stephen Michael Swinford
  • Production and internet-viewing of high-resolution images of the commonly viewed exterior surfaces of vehicles, each with the same background view
    Patent number: 8836785
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and a process for producing and viewing through the internet high-resolution images of the commonly viewed exterior surfaces of a vehicle, while maintaining the same background view for multiple images of the vehicle. The view can be selected by the operator to reduce the bandwidth required for internet viewing. The background and the imaging device are revolved around a vehicle which is maintained in fixed position between the background and the imaging device. The vehicle does not need to be rotated or moved during the imaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Inventor: Stephen Michael Swinford
  • Indoor producing of high-resolution images of the commonly viewed with the same background view
    Patent number: 8830320
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and a process for producing and viewing through the internet high-resolution images of the commonly viewed exterior surfaces of a vehicle, while maintaining the same background view for multiple images of the vehicle. The background and the imaging device are revolved around a vehicle which is maintained in fixed position between the background and the imaging device. The vehicle does not need to be rotated or moved during the imaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Inventor: Stephen Michael Swinford
  • Producing high-resolution images of the commonly viewed exterior surfaces of vehicles, each with the same background view
    Patent number: 8830321
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and a process for producing and viewing through the internet high-resolution images of the commonly viewed exterior surfaces of a vehicle, while maintaining the same background view for multiple images of the vehicle. The background and the imaging device are revolved around a vehicle which is maintained in fixed position between the background and the imaging device. The vehicle does not need to be rotated or moved during the imaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Inventor: Stephen Michael Swinford