Christopher D Mckay

US Patent:

6480441, Nov 12, 2002

Filed:

Aug 24, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/139211

Inventors:

Christopher B. McKay - Carmel CA 93923

International Classification:

G04B 4700

US Classification:

368 10, 368 67, 368278, 359809

Abstract:

A timekeeping and magnifying device is disclosed. The device includes watch and a magnifying lens pivotally connected to the watch. The lens may be pivoted away from the face of the watch to magnify objects other than the face of the watch. In one embodiment of the invention, the device includes spring structure which is adapted to bias the lens away from the face, and a fastener which selectively retains the lens adjacent the face of the watch until disengaged, at which point the spring structure automatically pivots the lens away from the face of the watch. In a variation of this embodiment, the fastener is actuated by a push-button mechanism. The device may further include a light that is actuated when the lens is pivoted away from the face of the watch, such as by the spring structure.

US Patent:

6950374, Sep 27, 2005

Filed:

Nov 5, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/289154

Inventors:

Christopher B. McKay - Carmel CA, US

International Classification:

G04B047/00
G02B027/02

US Classification:

368 10, 368 67, 368278, 359809, 359815

Abstract:

A timekeeping and magnifying device is disclosed. The device includes a watch and a magnifying lens pivotally connected to the watch. The lens may be pivoted away from the face of the watch to magnify objects other than the face of the watch. In one embodiment of the invention, the device includes spring structure which is adapted to bias the lens away from the face, and a fastener which selectively retains the lens adjacent the face of the watch until disengaged, at which point the spring structure automatically pivots the lens away from the face of the watch. In a variation of this embodiment, the fastener is actuated by a push-button mechanism. The device may further include a light that is actuated when the lens is pivoted away from the face of the watch, such as by the spring structure.

US Patent:

20040202751, Oct 14, 2004

Filed:

Dec 21, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/037471

Inventors:

Christopher McKay - Carmel CA, US
Daniel McKay - Carmel CA, US
David Silverglate - Santa Cruz CA, US

International Classification:

A23B004/00

US Classification:

426/112000

Abstract:

An illuminated beverage-holding device. The device includes a body that is at least partially formed from a translucent or transparent material. The device includes a light-emitting assembly that is adapted to selectively generate light that passes through the body to illuminate the device. In some embodiments, the device includes a light-directing structure generally between the light-emitting assembly and a beverage-holding portion of the device.

US Patent:

57062552, Jan 6, 1998

Filed:

Aug 24, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/519294

Inventors:

Christopher B. McKay - Carmel CA

International Classification:

G04B 4700
G02B 2702

US Classification:

368 10

Abstract:

A timekeeping and magnifying device includes a watch and a magnifying lens pivotally connected to the watch. The lens may be pivoted away from the face of the watch to magnify objects. The device may include a light adjacent the magnifying lens which enables the device to be used in dark areas. Additionally, the device may contain a fastener which restricts the magnifying lens from pivoting away from the face of the watch. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the magnifying lens may be either pivoted about the hinge or detached from the watch. In alternate embodiments of the invention, a connecter removably holds the magnifying lens over the face of the watch. Furthermore, in other embodiments, the device further includes a second magnifying lens and a second hinge which cooperate with the first magnifying lens and the first hinge to form a telescope-like combination. A method for using the timekeeping and magnifying device also is disclosed.

US Patent:

53242262, Jun 28, 1994

Filed:

Oct 2, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/770513

Inventors:

Christopher B. McKay - Carmel CA
Stephen deZordo - Carmel CA

Assignee:

DoodleTop - Carmel CA

International Classification:

A63H 100

US Classification:

446264

Abstract:

A top is provided with a conical body having a soft porous parabolic point at the top's conical apex which simultaneously grips and tracks a writing surface over which the top travels. When the top is spun, the point at the apex grips the writing surface and allows the top to travel over the writing surface leaving an ink imprint in its path. During spinning, the top precesses with the rotating angular velocity characteristic of a top spinning down about a fixed point. However, the tip of the top at the conical apex does not remain fixed with respect to the writing surface; rather, the tip travels on its own course over the writing surface as a function both the angle of the tip with respect to the writing surface and the angular spin velocity of the top. As a consequence, the travel of the tip interacts with the forces of top precession to produce a group of characteristic traced spirals on the writing surface. In one embodiment of the invention, provision is made to vertically adjust the tip of the top in elevation with respect to the remaining mass of the top to adjustable vary the resultant spirals.

US Patent:

58838600, Mar 16, 1999

Filed:

Jan 5, 1998

Appl. No.:

/002802

Inventors:

Christopher B. McKay - Carmel CA

International Classification:

G04B 4700
G02B 2702

US Classification:

368 10

Abstract:

A timekeeping and magnifying device is disclosed. The device includes a watch and a magnifying lens pivotally connected to the watch. The lens may be pivoted away from the face of the watch to magnify objects. The device may include a light adjacent the magnifying lens which enables the device to be used in dark areas. Additionally, the device may contain a fastener which restricts the magnifying lens from pivoting away from the face of the watch. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the magnifying lens may be either pivoted about the hinge or detached from the watch. In alternate embodiments of the invention, a connecter removably holds the magnifying lens over the face of the watch. Furthermore, in other embodiments, the device further includes a second magnifying lens and a second hinge which cooperate with the first magnifying lens and the first hinge to form a telescope-like combination. A method for using the timekeeping and magnifying device also is disclosed.

US Patent:

54981921, Mar 12, 1996

Filed:

Jun 27, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/266971

Inventors:

Christopher B. McKay - Carmel CA
Stephen deZordo - Carmel CA

Assignee:

DoodleTop - Sand City CA

International Classification:

A63H 100

US Classification:

446264

Abstract:

A top is provided with a conical body having a soft porous parabolic point at the top's conical apex which simultaneously grips and tracks a writing surface over which the top travels. When the top is spun, the point at the apex grips the writing surface and allows the top to travel over the writing surface leaving an ink imprint in its path. During spinning, the top precesses with the rotating angular velocity characteristic of a top spinning down about a fixed point. However, the tip of the top at the conical apex does not remain fixed with respect to the writing surface; rather, the tip travels on its own course over the writing surface as a function both the angle of the tip with respect to the writing surface and the angular spin velocity of the top. As a consequence, the travel of the tip interacts with the forces of top precession to produce a group of characteristic traced spirals on the writing surface. In one embodiment of the invention, provision is made to vertically adjust the tip of the top in elevation with respect to the remaining mass of the top to adjustable vary the resultant spirals.