Patents by Inventor Richard D. Bankert

Richard D. Bankert 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).

  • Decorative bell
    Patent number: 5258209
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a decorative device for displaying an ornamental object within a fluid. The device takes the form of a transparent hollow bell-shaped enclosure, the interior of the enclosure containing a fluid and a plurality of small particles. A handle is attached to the crown of the enclosure. A fluid tight base is sealingly connected to the mouth of the enclosure. A fluid inlet is positioned within the base for introducing the fluid into the enclosure. A plug seals the fluid inlets to prevent fluid from leaving the enclosure. A bottom cover is placed over the base to provide a flat surface to permit the device to stand in an upright position on a horizontal surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1993
    Assignee: Franklin Mint Company
    Inventors: Richard D. Bankert, Edward D. Ciuffetelli, Dante Pro, Jerrold W. Ross
  • Silver color proof coin or medal and method of making the same
    Patent number: 4063346
    Abstract: A silver color coin or medal is produced from a copper-silver alloy containing from about 30 to 60% by weight of silver. The normal rose color caused by the copper in the alloy is removed by selective electrolytic etching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1977
    Assignee: Franklin Mint Corporation
    Inventors: James W. Simpson, Andrew Cosgarea, Jr., Richard D. Bankert
  • Bell-shaped decorative ornament
    Patent number: D335830
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1993
    Assignee: Franklin Mint Company
    Inventors: Jerrold W. Ross, Richard D. Bankert
  • Bell-shaped decorative ornament
    Patent number: D352675
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1994
    Assignee: Franklin Mint Company
    Inventors: Jerrold W. Ross, Richard D. Bankert