Patents by Inventor Billy H. Brenton

Billy H. Brenton 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).

  • Adjustable thumb ringlet for pivoted cutting instruments
    Patent number: 7424778
    Abstract: Surgical and hairdressing scissors having an adjustable, articulated thumb ringlet rotatably connected to a handle by a flexible pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Inventor: Billy H. Brenton
  • Interchangeable thumb ringlets for pivoted cutting and grasping instruments
    Patent number: 5469624
    Abstract: Interchangeable thumb ringlets are described for improving the comfort and control of scissors and pivoted grasping instruments. Flexible thumb ringlets having various sizes are removably attachable to the thumb handle portion of such instruments, thereby providing proper fit to the user's thumb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1995
    Inventors: Billy H. Brenton, James J. Stagnone
  • Interchangeable ringlets for pivoted grasping instruments
    Patent number: 5301430
    Abstract: Interchangeable finger and thumb ringlets are described for improving the comfort and control of scissors and pivoted grasping instruments. Flexible ringlets having various sizes are removably attached to the handle portions of such instruments, thereby providing proper fit to the user's fingers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1994
    Inventors: Billy H. Brenton, James J. Stagnone
  • Interchangeable ringlets for pivoted cutting and grasping instruments
    Patent number: 5125159
    Abstract: Interchangeable finger and thumb ringlets and a hand-adjustable tensioning device are described for improving the comfort and control of scissors and pivoted grasping instruments. Flexible ringlets having various sizes are removably attached to the handle portions of such instruments, thereby providing proper fit to the user's fingers. Additionally, tensioning for such devices is generally provided by an adjustable screw or by a non-adjustable rivet. The subject invention teaches the use of a single-piece, hand-operated tensioning device installed at the pivot location for providing this function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1992
    Inventors: Billy H. Brenton, James J. Stagnone