Patents by Inventor Jerry B. Ostrander

Jerry B. Ostrander 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).

  • Binder locking clip
    Patent number: 5906449
    Abstract: A binder locking clip (100) used with a binder metal (10) having a locking member (50) with a slot (62) formed therein. The clip has a first leg (102) and a second leg (104). The legs are spaced apart from each other and one of the legs has a detent (106) formed in it. The detent fits in the slot and engages a post (56) with respect to which the slot is movable when the locking member is moved. The clip engages the post when the frame member is moved in a direction by which the binder metal can be opened to prevent movement of the locking member in that direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1999
    Assignee: U.S. Ring Binder Corp.
    Inventor: Jerry B. Ostrander
  • Binder locking clip
    Patent number: D415522
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Assignee: U.S. Ring Binder Corp.
    Inventor: Jerry B. Ostrander