Patents by Inventor Dennis Potzman

Dennis Potzman 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).

  • Patent number: 7143483
    Abstract: A belt buckle and ornamental backing are provided. The ornamental backing may be removed from the buckle, and a different backing may be placed on the buckle. The ornamental backing may contain ornamentation and/or various color accents for the belt buckle or other articles. A single buckle may be used with multiple different backings, with a backing selected based on the wardrobe of a user, the event, or other factors. The backing may be mounted to the back of the buckle with apertures in the backing corresponding to a prong and a swivel of the buckle. The prong and swivel extend through the apertures allowing the buckle to be secured to a belt with the backing in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Montana Silversmiths, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis Potzman