Patents by Inventor Derek S. Crockett

Derek S. Crockett 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: 8764784
    Abstract: The present invention provides a tattoo needle housing, including: a substantially hollow structure configured to surround a plurality of tattoo needles, wherein the substantially hollow structure includes a bottom edge portion at one end thereof that has a shape that substantially matches and conforms to a collective shape of the tips of the plurality of tattoo needles taken as a group, wherein the substantially hollow structure includes one or more ports manufactured into one or more of a top surface and a bottom surface thereof, and wherein the substantially hollow structure includes an end wall adjacent to the tips of the plurality of tattoo needles configured to form a reservoir to retain ink adjacent to the plurality of tattoo needles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Inventor: Derek S. Crockett
  • Publication number: 20130238008
    Abstract: The present invention provides a tattoo needle housing, including: a substantially hollow structure configured to surround a plurality of tattoo needles, wherein the substantially hollow structure includes a bottom edge portion at one end thereof that has a shape that substantially matches and conforms to a collective shape of the tips of the plurality of tattoo needles taken as a group, wherein the substantially hollow structure includes one or more ports manufactured into one or more of a top surface and a bottom surface thereof, and wherein the substantially hollow structure includes an end wall adjacent to the tips of the plurality of tattoo needles configured to form a reservoir to retain ink adjacent to the plurality of tattoo needles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: Derek S. Crockett
  • Patent number: 8454643
    Abstract: The present invention provides a tattoo needle housing, including: a substantially hollow prismatic structure configured to surround a plurality of tattoo needles, wherein the substantially hollow prismatic structure includes a bottom edge portion at one end thereof that has a shape that substantially matches a collective shape of the tips of the plurality of tattoo needles, and wherein the substantially hollow prismatic structure includes an opening manufactured into one or more of a top surface and a bottom surface thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Inventor: Derek S. Crockett
  • Patent number: 8449567
    Abstract: The present invention provides a tattoo needle housing, including: a substantially hollow structure configured to surround a plurality of tattoo needles, wherein the substantially hollow structure includes a bottom edge portion at one end thereof that has a shape that substantially matches a collective shape of the tips of the plurality of tattoo needles, and wherein the substantially hollow structure includes an opening manufactured into one or more of a top surface and a bottom surface thereof. Optionally, the substantially hollow structure includes a plurality of openings manufactured into one or more of the top surface and the bottom surface thereof. Preferably, the substantially hollow structure includes an end wall that, along with the bottom edge portion, forms a port by which access to the plurality of tattoo needles is had from the exterior of the substantially hollow structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Inventor: Derek S. Crockett
  • Patent number: 8117866
    Abstract: A body modification device including a post base, wherein the post base is configured to be disposed subcutaneously, and one or more retainer posts coupled to the post base for receiving at least one attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Inventor: Derek S. Crockett
  • Publication number: 20110146454
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a tattoo machine including a frame, an armature bar coupled to a needle bar, at least one electromagnetic coil, and a dampening device disposed to the frame. The dampening device absorbs vibrational forces exerted on the frame of the tattoo machine and thereby helps minimize wear and tear as well as increases the longevity of the machine. The absorption of vibrational forces increases the comfort of the tattoo artist along with their accuracy. The present disclosure also provides a tattoo machine having metallic components that are mated using various frictional surfaces, some of which incorporate visual guides for alignment purposes. This provides an easily adjustable, tunable tattoo machine that acts as a solid structure when assembled, also increasing user comfort and accuracy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventor: Derek S. CROCKETT
  • Publication number: 20110082487
    Abstract: The present invention provides a tattoo needle housing, including: a substantially hollow structure configured to surround a plurality of tattoo needles, wherein the substantially hollow structure includes a bottom edge portion at one end thereof that has a shape that substantially matches a collective shape of the tips of the plurality of tattoo needles, and wherein the substantially hollow structure includes an opening manufactured into one or more of a top surface and a bottom surface thereof. Optionally, the substantially hollow structure includes a plurality of openings manufactured into one or more of the top surface and the bottom surface thereof. Preferably, the substantially hollow structure includes and end wall that, along with the bottom edge portion, forms a port by which access to the plurality of tattoo needles is had from the exterior of the substantially hollow structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventor: Derek S. Crockett
  • Publication number: 20100292725
    Abstract: The present invention provides a tattoo needle housing, including: a substantially hollow prismatic structure configured to surround a plurality of tattoo needles, wherein the substantially hollow prismatic structure includes a bottom edge portion at one end thereof that has a shape that substantially matches a collective shape of the tips of the plurality of tattoo needles, and wherein the substantially hollow prismatic structure includes an opening manufactured into one or more of a top surface and a bottom surface thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventor: Derek S. Crockett
  • Publication number: 20090183602
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a tattoo machine including a frame, an armature bar coupled to a needle bar, at least one electromagnetic coil, and a dampening device disposed to the frame. The dampening device absorbs vibrational forces exerted on the frame of the tattoo machine and thereby helps minimize wear and tear as well as increases the longevity of the machine. The absorption of vibrational forces increases the comfort of the tattoo artist along with their accuracy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventor: Derek S. CROCKETT
  • Publication number: 20080173044
    Abstract: A body modification device including a post base, wherein the post base is configured to be disposed subcutaneously, and one or more retainer posts coupled to the post base for receiving at least one attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventor: Derek S. Crockett