Patents by Inventor Ann C. Huffman

Ann C. Huffman 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: 6278664
    Abstract: A timepiece includes interchangeable faces. The timepiece comprises a supportive structure, a face subassembly, and a clock mechanism. The face subassembly includes a backing with a front or outer surface and an inner surface, and a display with an inner surface and an outer surface. Markings may appear on the backing's outer surface or on the display. The display's outer surface can be decorated. First and second openings extend through the backing. An opening also extends through the display. One or more seats are attached near corners of the backing's outer surface. One or more connectors are attached near corners of the display's inner surface. The clock mechanism includes a clock motor with a shaft mounted on the backing's rear surface with the shaft extending through the backing's first opening. One or more hands are attached to an end of the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Inventors: Ann C. Huffman, Gary Huffman