Patents by Inventor Christopher A. Hentz

Christopher A. Hentz 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: 11433465
    Abstract: Ring cutting jigs are disclosed that include a base; and a sliding brace. The base may include a platform and a pair of arms. A saw guide slot may be positioned within the base. Channels may be included within the base such that the sliding brace may move parallel to the channels with the assistance of pins that ride in those channels. The cooperation of the base and the sliding brace may act to secure a coil between the base and the sliding brace such that the coil may be cut into jump rings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher A. Hentz
  • Publication number: 20220234122
    Abstract: Ring cutting jigs are disclosed that include a base; and a sliding brace. The base may include a platform and a pair of arms. A saw guide slot may be positioned within the base. Channels may be included within the base such that the sliding brace may move parallel to the channels with the assistance of pins that ride in those channels. The cooperation of the base and the sliding brace may act to secure a coil between the base and the sliding brace such that the coil may be cut into jump rings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher A. Hentz
  • Patent number: 6088884
    Abstract: A jewelry clasp is provided, comprising a first hollow member having a base end and a distal end, wherein the distal end includes a first eyelet member fixedly inserted therein; a second hollow member having a base end and a distal end, wherein the distal end includes a second eyelet member fixedly inserted therein; and a third hollow member having a linking member fixedly inserted therethrough, wherein the linking member includes a first end matably engageable with the first eyelet member, and a second end matably engageable with the second eyelet member. In a preferred embodiment, at least one end of the linking member includes a hook member for removably engaging one of the eyelet members. Preferably, the hollow members are crimped so to avoid the use of adhesives. More preferably, the eyelet members are positioned on a cable or chain such that when the clasp is connected, the hook member will be directed away from the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Inventor: Christopher A. Hentz