Brian K Cox

US Patent:

7225733, Jun 5, 2007

Filed:

Feb 5, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/275929

Inventors:

Daniel Lee Bizzell - Davidson NC, US
Brian Cox - Charlotte NC, US
Riley C. Fields - Charlotte NC, US

Assignee:

Grass Graffiti, LLC - Charlotte NC

International Classification:

B41C 1/14

US Classification:

1011284, 101127, 1011271, 101129

Abstract:

A method of making a plurality of the same combination of lawn stencils, which combination is used to create an artistic work on a lawn, includes: simultaneously cutting a first predetermined pattern of one or more openings in each sheet of a first stack of sheets by applying a high pressure water jet, each sheet of the first stack representing a first lawn stencil of the combination; and simultaneously cutting a second predetermined pattern of one or more openings in each sheet of a second stack of sheets by applying a high pressure water jet, each sheet of the second stack representing a second lawn stencil of the combination. The first predetermined pattern corresponds to one or more design elements of the artistic work, and the second predetermined pattern corresponds to one or more additional design elements of the artistic work.

US Patent:

7334518, Feb 26, 2008

Filed:

Nov 2, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/163888

Inventors:

Brian Cox - Charlotte NC, US
Riley C. Fields - Charlotte NC, US
Daniel Lee Bizzell - Davidson NC, US

Assignee:

Grass Graffiti, LLC - Charlotte NC

International Classification:

B05C 17/06

US Classification:

101127, 1011271, 101128, 101129

Abstract:

A kit for creating an artistic work on a residential lawn includes: first and second lawn stencils; first and second containers of paint of first and second colors; and a plurality of stakes. The stakes are used to anchor the lawn stencils to the lawn, and the paint is used to apply layers of paint over the lawn stencils, which in turn applies layers of the paint in desired patterns on the lawn. Each lawn stencil includes a pattern of openings therein, which pattern corresponds to one or more design elements of the artwork to be applied to the lawn using the paint. Additional lawn stencils and containers of paint also may be included in this aspect. Proper orientation of each lawn stencil of the kit is insured by proper orientation and alignment of an indication of orientation and alignment locations, which each lawn stencil includes.

US Patent:

7347142, Mar 25, 2008

Filed:

Feb 5, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/275928

Inventors:

Riley C. Fields - Charlotte NC, US
Brian Cox - Charlotte NC, US
Daniel Lee Bizzell - Davidson NC, US

Assignee:

Grass Graffiti, LLC - Charlotte NC

International Classification:

B41M 1/12
B41M 1/26

US Classification:

101129, 101127, 101128

Abstract:

A method for creating an artistic work on a lawn includes: anchoring a first stencil to a lawn; applying paint of a first color in a first desired pattern on the lawn by applying paint over a first pattern of one or more openings in the first lawn stencil; anchoring a second stencil to the lawn; and applying paint of a second color in a second desired pattern on the lawn by applying paint over a second pattern of one or more openings in the second awn stencil. The pattern of one or more openings in each lawn stencil corresponds to one or more design elements of the artwork to be created on the lawn. Additional lawn stencils and containers of paint also may be included. Proper orientation of each lawn stencil is insured by proper orientation and alignment of an indication of orientation and alignment locations, which each lawn stencil includes.

US Patent:

7418900, Sep 2, 2008

Filed:

Oct 29, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/926338

Inventors:

Riley C. Fields - Charlotte NC, US
Brian Cox - Charlotte NC, US
Daniel Lee Bizzell - Davidson NC, US

Assignee:

Grass Graffiti, LLC - Charlotte NC

International Classification:

B05C 17/06

US Classification:

101127, 1011271, 1011284, 101129

Abstract:

Creating an artistic work of art on a lawn includes: unfolding and stretching taut a stencil; driving stakes into the lawn, each stake extending through a corner of the stencil; spraying paint over openings in the stencil; removing the stencil while leaving stakes in place; unfolding and stretching taut a second stencil; anchoring the second stencil by extending corners of the second stencil over stakes driven in the ground; spraying paint over openings in the second stencil. An indication of orientation located on the second stencil is oriented in the same position as that of an indication of orientation of the first stencil. Each stencil includes a planar sheet of flexible film and a gate that extends across an opening of the respective stencil and maintains structural integrity of the stencil and distributes tension in the stencil when the stencil is stretched taut.

US Patent:

7806049, Oct 5, 2010

Filed:

Dec 18, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/339004

Inventors:

Riley C. Fields - Charlotte NC, US
Brian Cox - Charlotte NC, US
Daniel Lee Bizzell - Davidson NC, US

Assignee:

Grass Graffiti, LLC - Charlotte NC

International Classification:

B05C 17/06

US Classification:

101127, 1011271, 101128, 101129

Abstract:

Components of a kit for creating an artistic work on a lawn include: a container of aerosol paint; a plurality of stakes for anchoring a lawn stencil to a lawn; and a sheet of flexible material in which is defined one or more openings used to apply one or more design elements of the artistic work to the lawn by spraying the aerosol paint through the one or more openings in the lawn stencil when the lawn stencil is anchored to the lawn with the stakes. The components are held in a container having a relatively small form factor that readily accommodates point-of-sale display and purchase at retail stores by consumers.

US Patent:

8220386, Jul 17, 2012

Filed:

Aug 31, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/872965

Inventors:

Riley C. Fields - Charlotte NC, US
Brian Cox - Charlotte NC, US
Daniel Lee Bizzell - Davidson NC, US

Assignee:

Grass Graffiti, LLC - Charlotte NC

International Classification:

B05C 17/06

US Classification:

101127, 1011271, 101128, 101129

Abstract:

A combination for creating artwork such as a sports logo on a lawn includes a lawn stencil having one or more openings configured to facilitate creation of a portion of the artwork. The combination further includes a container of spray paint and elongate members each having an elongate shaft with proximal and distal portions. The distal portion of each elongate shaft is pointed and includes a shape for accommodating insertion of the distal portion into the lawn. A container holds the lawn stencil, the container of paint, and the plurality of elongate members. The lawn stencil further comprises a connecting member that extends across a said opening of the lawn stencil for maintaining structural integrity of the lawn stencil and for distributing tension in the lawn stencil when the lawn stencil is laid upon the ground with the plurality of elongate members extending through the lawn stencil into the lawn.

US Patent:

20080047444, Feb 28, 2008

Filed:

Oct 29, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/926365

Inventors:

Riley Fields - Charlotte NC, US
Brian Cox - Charlotte NC, US
Daniel Bizzell - Davidson NC, US

Assignee:

Grass Graffiti, LLC - Charlotte NC

International Classification:

B41N 1/24

US Classification:

101127000

Abstract:

Components of a kit for creating an artistic work on a lawn include: first and second containers of paint of first and second colors; a plurality of stakes for anchoring lawn stencils to a lawn; and two single sheets of a flexible plastic film in each of which is defined a pattern of openings used to apply a design element to the lawn. Each sheet is about five feet in height and about five feet in length and has a thickness of between about two millimeters and about six millimeters. The components come in a box having a width, length, and height each of which is no greater than about twelve inches, whereby the container has a relatively small form factor that readily accommodates point-of-sale display and purchase at retail stores by consumers.