Patents by Inventor Jerome Otto Schorr, III

Jerome Otto Schorr, III 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: 11255531
    Abstract: A remote finger switch device and arm mount for an electrical lighting accessory, such as a flashlight, and operation thereof from the finger switch. The switch device can include a remote control unit in electrical contact with the end of a flexible cable. The remote control unit can include an integral finger mount for attachment to a finger of the user. An arm-mount for the flashlight is also disclosed, and includes a wraparound strap, and an arm panel attached to the strap and bearing a Picatinny rail. A base attached to the flashlight clamps tongue-in-groove to the Picatinny rail. The flexible cable can include one end in electrical contact with the remote control unit and a second end in electrical contact with a first connector adapted for being electrically connected to a complementary second connector on the arm-mounted electrical lighting accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Inventor: Jerome Otto Schorr, III
  • Patent number: 11065908
    Abstract: An extendable dry-erase board with a telescoping hand-held support extension handle pivotally-connected at one end to an accordion-folding dry erase board. The device can be easily transported by those traveling via bus, bicycle, walking, etc. to any sporting event, concert, or public demonstration and deployed instantly on-site, the dry-erase board being unfolded into a large prominent sign whereupon a message can be inscribed on the board, erased and rewritten as needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Inventor: Jerome Otto Schorr, III
  • Publication number: 20200309358
    Abstract: A remote finger switch device and arm mount for an electrical lighting accessory, such as a flashlight, and operation thereof from the finger switch. The switch device can include a remote control unit in electrical contact with the end of a flexible cable. The remote control unit can include an integral finger mount for attachment to a finger of the user. An arm-mount for the flashlight is also disclosed, and includes a wraparound strap, and an arm panel attached to the strap and bearing a Picatinny rail. A base attached to the flashlight clamps tongue-in-groove to the Picatinny rail. The flexible cable can include one end in electrical contact with the remote control unit and a second end in electrical contact with a first connector adapted for being electrically connected to a complementary second connector on the arm-mounted electrical lighting accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventor: Jerome Otto Schorr, III
  • Patent number: 10677436
    Abstract: A remote switch device for an arm-mounted electrical lighting accessory, such as a flashlight, may be securable to a finger of a user. The switch device can include a remote control unit in electrical contact with the end of a flexible cable. The remote control unit can include an integral finger mount for attachment to a finger of the user. The flexible cable can include one end in electrical contact with the remote control unit and a second end in electrical contact with a first connector adapted for being electrically connected to a complementary second connector on the arm-mounted electrical lighting accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Inventor: Jerome Otto Schorr, III
  • Patent number: 10551012
    Abstract: A wrist-worn flashlight can include a lighting unit attached to a wrist band for allowing a user to wear the device on the wrist and a remote control that attaches to a finger of the user for allowing the user to control the light unit by finger. The remote control may allow the user to power the lighting unit on/off and/or switch between multiple lighting modes. The wrist-worn flashlight can enable a user to operate and toggle between modes using the user's fingertips. The flashlight can illuminate a target and free both hands of the user to work on the target. Moreover, the flashlight can allow the user to directionally train the beam on the target as desired and control the beam without diverting it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Inventor: Jerome Otto Schorr, III
  • Publication number: 20190331328
    Abstract: A remote switch device for an arm-mounted electrical lighting accessory, such as a flashlight, may be securable to a finger of a user. The switch device can include a remote control unit in electrical contact with the end of a flexible cable. The remote control unit can include an integral finger mount for attachment to a finger of the user. The flexible cable can include one end in electrical contact with the remote control unit and a second end in electrical contact with a first connector adapted for being electrically connected to a complementary second connector on the arm-mounted electrical lighting accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: Jerome Otto Schorr, III
  • Publication number: 20190093835
    Abstract: A wrist-worn flashlight can include a lighting unit attached to a wrist band for allowing a user to wear the device on the wrist and a remote control that attaches to a finger of the user for allowing the user to control the light unit by finger. The remote control may allow the user to power the lighting unit on/off and/or switch between multiple lighting modes. The wrist-worn flashlight can enable a user to operate and toggle between modes using the user's fingertips. The flashlight can illuminate a target and free both hands of the user to work on the target. Moreover, the flashlight can allow the user to directionally train the beam on the target as desired and control the beam without diverting it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventor: Jerome Otto Schorr, III
  • Publication number: 20190092087
    Abstract: An extendable dry-erase board with a telescoping hand-held support extension handle pivotally-connected at one end to an accordion-folding dry erase board. The device can be easily transported by those traveling via bus, bicycle, walking, etc. to any sporting event, concert, or public demonstration and deployed instantly on-site, the dry-erase board being unfolded into a large prominent sign whereupon a message can be inscribed on the board, erased and rewritten as needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventor: Jerome Otto Schorr, III
  • Patent number: 8129620
    Abstract: A cord and/or cable structure for electrical cords, extension cords, communication cables or other cords and cables in which an outer insulating sheath is formed with multiple integral anchoring fixtures for affixing decorative elements, such as artificial leaves, to give a pleasing natural vine aesthetic to the cord and/or cable. The anchoring fixtures allow removal and attachment of other decorative elements so that the vine-look can be easily modified to suit a wide variety of tastes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Inventors: Jerome Otto Schorr, III, Anitra Kareen Schorr
  • Publication number: 20090266581
    Abstract: A cord and/or cable structure for electrical cords, extension cords, communication cables and other electrical power and/or signal carrying cords and cables that includes an outmost sheath formed with multiple integral anchoring fixtures that provide a point of connection between the cord or cable and the multiple decorative elements (such as artificial leaves) that adorn it. The leaves or other decorative elements may be permanent, semi-permanent, or detachable/re-attachable decorations, and in the case of leaves, yields a pleasing natural vine aesthetic. The vine-look can be easily modified through the addition of other decorative elements to suit a wide variety of tastes. A consumer can use the present invention for multiple purposes or decorative variations instead of purchasing multiple decorative cords or cables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: Jerome Otto Schorr, III, Anitra Kareen Schorr