John Terrance Fitzpatrick

US Patent:

42780225, Jul 14, 1981

Filed:

Jul 27, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/061561

Inventors:

John A. Fitzpatrick - Sun Valley CA
Susan B. Fitzpatrick - Sun Valley CA

International Classification:

B41F 1722

US Classification:

101129

Abstract:

A method of painting a photographic image on any surface, including a vertical surface or uneven surface. The method described is comprised of transferring the photographic image to a screen having a particular minimum mesh and then securing the screen to the surface onto which the photographic image is to be painted. The screen being flexible is secured to the surface in intimate contact and following substantially the contour of the surface to be painted. Paint is then sprayed through the photographic image on the screen in a series of applications of very thin layers with the paint allowed to dry between each application. The paint is mixed to such a consistency that it will rapidly dry almost as it is applied. When the painting is finally completed, the screen is removed by carefully peeling it from the surface, leaving the photographic image painted on the surface.

US Patent:

45397538, Sep 10, 1985

Filed:

Apr 18, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/485897

Inventors:

John F. Fitzpatrick - Seattle WA

International Classification:

G01B 525

US Classification:

33169C

Abstract:

An inspection tool for determining the location of a hole in a surface, having: a shaft sized for insertion in the hole and holding the tool in fixed relative relation thereto during tool usage, the shaft having a longitudinal axis in alignment with the center line of the hole when inserted therein; a first member having a substantially spherical surface portion, the first member being attached to the shaft, with the center point of the spherical portion of the first member aligned along the shaft axis; and a second member having a substantially spherical surface portion, the second member being attached to the first member remote from the shaft, with the center point of the spherical portion of the second member aligned along the shaft axis, the spherical portion of the second member having a smaller radius of curvature than the spherical portion of the first member; and a collar attached to the shaft between the shaft and the first member, the collar having an engagement surface extending radially outward from the shaft axis for engaging the surface in which the hole is located and holding the first and second members at predetermined distances above the surface. The spherical portions of the first and second members are made optically discernible, such as by use of contrasting colors. In an alternative disclosed embodiment, the spherical portions of the first and second members have substantially equal radii of curvature, and the second member is removably attached to the first member.