Patents by Inventor Dana Richardson

Dana Richardson 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).

  • Connecting devices, interchangeable members, and methods for connecting the same
    Patent number: 7503187
    Abstract: A clasp for releasably fastening two objects is disclosed. The clasp includes a male member and a female member. The female member includes a displaceable member that is movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the displaceable member precludes insertion of the male member into or removal of the male member from the female member. In the second position, the male member may be inserted into or removed from the female member. Alternatively, the clasp may include two objects that each contain both male and female parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Spectrum Gems, Inc.
    Inventor: Dana Richardson
  • Clasps, interchangeable jewelry pieces, and methods for connecting the same
    Patent number: 7353665
    Abstract: A clasp for releasably fastening two objects is disclosed. The clasp includes a male member and a female member. The female member includes a displaceable member that is movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the displaceable member precludes insertion of the male member into or removal of the male member from the female member. In the second position, the male member may be inserted into or removed from the female member. Alternatively, the clasp may include two objects that each contain both male and female parts. Interchangeable jewelry pieces comprising the clasp and a method for removably securing two jewelry pieces are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Spectrum Gems, Inc.
    Inventor: Dana Richardson
  • CONNECTING DEVICES, INTERCHANGEABLE MEMBERS, AND METHODS FOR CONNECTING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20080040904
    Abstract: A clasp for releasably fastening two objects is disclosed. The clasp includes a male member and a female member. The female member includes a displaceable member that is movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the displaceable member precludes insertion of the male member into or removal of the male member from the female member. In the second position, the male member may be inserted into or removed from the female member. Alternatively, the clasp may include two objects that each contain both male and female parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Applicant: SPECTRUM GEMS, INC.
    Inventor: Dana Richardson
  • Clasps, interchangeable jewelry pieces, and methods for connecting the same
    Publication number: 20060021381
    Abstract: A clasp for releasably fastening two objects is disclosed. The clasp includes a male member and a female member. The female member includes a displaceable member that is movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the displaceable member precludes insertion of the male member into or removal of the male member from the female member. In the second position, the male member may be inserted into or removed from the female member. Alternatively, the clasp may include two objects that each contains both male and female parts. Interchangeable jewelry pieces comprising the clasp and a method for removably securing two jewelry pieces are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2005
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Inventor: Dana Richardson