Patents by Inventor Kenneth Haffner

Kenneth Haffner 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: 9138787
    Abstract: A system and method for de-gassing, neutralizing, and decontaminating various equipment with a clean hydrocarbon-free chemical solution such that maintenance of various equipment may begin sooner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Inventors: Kenneth Haffner, Richard Luper
  • Patent number: 6702500
    Abstract: A multi-functional writing instrument which includes a combination pocket clip and stylus for input devices, such as personal digital assistants. The writing instrument includes a body having a cap portion, and the combination clip member and stylus having first and second ends, wherein an actuator tip is mounted to the first end and the clip member is mounted to the cap portion and pivotally movable with respect thereto. The clip member is pivotally movable relative to the instrument's body between a clamping position, for attachment to a pocket, and a stylus position, where the actuator tip is extended beyond one end of the body enabling engagement with a touch screen. The instrument allows the user to conveniently switch from writing on conventional media, for example paper, to inputting data in a personal digital assistant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Chartpak Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Haffner, Gordon Perry
  • Patent number: 6659673
    Abstract: A multi-functional writing instrument which includes a combination pocket clip and stylus for input devices, such as personal digital assistants. The writing instrument includes a body having a cap portion, and the combination clip member and stylus having first and second ends, wherein an actuator tip is mounted to the second end and the clip member is mounted to the cap portion and slidably movable with respect thereto. The clip member is slidably movable relative to the body between a clamping position, for attachment to a pocket, and a stylus position, where the actuator tip of the clip member is extended beyond one end of the instrument's body enabling engagement with a touch screen. The instrument allows the user to conveniently switch from writing on conventional media, for example paper, to inputting data in a personal digital assistant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: Chartpak, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Haffner, Gordon Perry