Patents by Inventor Thomas E. McKinnon

Thomas E. McKinnon 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).

  • Enabling distant reading of scannable codes
    Patent number: 8820628
    Abstract: A system for displaying a QR code in vicinity of a commercial sign, the system comprising a panel comprising a QR code displayed thereon; and a fastener to attach the QR code panel to a signage system such that size of the QR code is larger than a 2×2 cm square where interested parties are able to scan the QR code from more than 10 feet away.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Inventor: Thomas E. McKinnon
  • Enabling Distant Reading of Scannable Codes
    Publication number: 20140054386
    Abstract: A system for displaying a QR code in vicinity of a commercial sign, the system comprising a panel comprising a QR code displayed thereon; and a fastener to attach the QR code panel to a signage system such that size of the QR code is larger than a 2x2 cm square where interested parties are able to scan the QR code from more than 10 feet away.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Inventor: Thomas E. McKinnon