Patents by Inventor John Ramirez

John Ramirez 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).

  • Publication number: 20180318697
    Abstract: According to the various features characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides partially fingered gloves intended to increase the overall performance in sports activities including but limited to golf. Primarily because of its unique finger configurations, and/or grip enhancers, and/or apertures, the present invention makes a glove more operable in various sports activities, including for those who play Golf using the conventional interlocking grip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventor: John Ramirez
  • Publication number: 20180256965
    Abstract: According to the various features characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides partially fingered gloves intended to increase the overall performance in sports activities including but limited to golf. Primarily because of its unique finger configurations, and/or grip enhancers, and/or apertures, the present invention makes a glove more operable in various sports activities, including for those who play Golf using the conventional interlocking grip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventor: John Ramirez
  • Patent number: 9950240
    Abstract: According to the various features characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides partially fingered gloves intended to increase the overall performance in sports activities including golf. The glove includes a palmar portion and a dorsal portion that cover the palm and back of a user's hand. The glove may include multiple digital segments that entirely cover some of the fingers and may be without a digital segment for a forefinger. In one example, the glove may include enhanced grip capabilities along the glove palmar portion. Primarily because of its unique finger configurations and grip enhancers, the instant invention makes a glove more operable in various sports activities, including for those who play Golf using the conventional interlocking grip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventor: John Ramirez
  • Publication number: 20170332713
    Abstract: According to the various features characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides partially fingered gloves and the use of said gloves, intended to increase the overall performance in sports activities including but limited to football and golf. Because of its unique finger configurations, grip enhancers, and/or its hand protective properties, the present invention makes a glove now operable on for football quarterback's throwing hand and golfers, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventor: John Ramirez
  • Publication number: 20170266538
    Abstract: According to the various features characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides partially fingered gloves and the use of said gloves, intended to increase the overall performance in sports activities including but limited to football and golf. Because of its unique finger configurations, grip enhancers, and/or its hand protective properties, the present invention makes a glove now operable on a football quarterback's throwing hand and on golfers dominant hand, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventor: John Ramirez
  • Publication number: 20170232329
    Abstract: According to the various features characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides partially fingered gloves intended to increase the overall performance in sports activities including but limited to football and golf. Primarily because of its unique finger configurations, and/or grip enhancers, and/or hand protective properties, the present invention makes a glove more operable in various sports activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventor: John Ramirez
  • Patent number: 9631162
    Abstract: A candle wick includes a first layer of paper or dried pulp and a second layer of material selected from the group consisting of paper, silk, thread, textiles, corn fiberfill, cotton batting, bamboo fiber, soybean protein fiber, wood, alpaca hair, dried pulp, rosin, resin, and fibrous material. The first layer is attached to the second layer to form a candle wick that is pliable and shapeable from a generally flat shape to a generally curved shaped. When ignited, the material comprising the candle wick is capable of providing sufficient fuel to a flame to provide a substantially consistent burn from an upper portion to a lower portion. A wick clip includes a slot similarly sized and shaped to receive an undersurface of the pliable, shaped configuration of the candle wick. The candle wick and wick clip form a clip assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: John Ramirez
  • Publication number: 20170055601
    Abstract: According to the various features, characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides reusable grip enhancing tubular members for the arm area, in particular sports sleeves for the arm and forearm, and reusable grip enhancing tubular members for the hand, in particular sports finger cots for the hand, and the uses thereof, and methods thereof, intended to increase the performance in arm and/or hand task activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventor: John Ramirez
  • Publication number: 20160119705
    Abstract: A universal smart mobile electronic gear hub and specialty earphone case device for providing a user with functional tools, sensors, input/output interfaces, and electronic features in an easy to use, handheld, 360 degree form factor. The universality of the present invention in a novel form factor facilitates a new level of user interface, connectivity, monitoring, and systems for a plurality of technology devices. The smart mobile electronic gear hub and specialty earphone case provides a profound technological advancement and is the next logical progression to the smartphone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventor: John Ramirez
  • Publication number: 20160074741
    Abstract: According to the various features characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides partially fingered gloves intended to increase the overall performance in sports activities including but limited to golf. Primarily because of its unique finger configurations, and/or grip enhancers, and/or apertures, the present invention makes a glove more operable in various sports activities, including for those who play Golf using the conventional interlocking grip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventor: John Ramirez
  • Patent number: 9022873
    Abstract: According to the various features characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides partially fingered gloves intended to increase the overall performance in sports activities including but limited to football and golf. Primarily because of its unique finger configurations, and/or grip enhancers, and/or hand protective properties, the present invention makes a glove more operable in various sports activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Inventor: John Ramirez
  • Publication number: 20140079900
    Abstract: According to the various features, characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides attachable grip enhancers for general use, as well as in playing the game of various sports, that could be attached to an individual, and uses and methods thereof. The present invention and its embodiments can, among other things, enhance the overall performance in arm tasks conducted by the wrist, forearm and/or bicep areas, as well as hand tasks by, among other things, creating a high coefficient of friction on said areas. Embodiments can additionally benefit users to, among other things, protect an injury, and/or protect from injury, by offering embodiments with a medicated additive and/or shock-absorbing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventor: John Ramirez
  • Publication number: 20120264069
    Abstract: A candle wick includes a first layer of paper or dried pulp and a second layer of material selected from the group consisting of paper, silk, thread, textiles, corn fiberfill, cotton batting, bamboo fiber, soybean protein fiber, wood, alpaca hair, dried pulp, rosin, resin, and fibrous material. The first layer is attached to the second layer to form a candle wick that is pliable and shapeable from a generally flat shape to a generally curved shaped. When ignited, the material comprising the candle wick is capable of providing sufficient fuel to a flame to provide a substantially consistent burn from an upper portion to a lower portion. A wick clip includes a slot similarly sized and shaped to receive an undersurface of the pliable, shaped configuration of the candle wick. The candle wick and wick clip form a clip assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventor: John Ramirez
  • Publication number: 20120137401
    Abstract: According to the various features characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides partial hand covers and the use of said covers, intended to increase the overall performance in sports activities. More specifically, the present invention offers strategic openings in select areas of the palm, creating substantial and significant advantages for the user, in playing the sports of football, golf and basketball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventor: John Ramirez
  • Patent number: 7602493
    Abstract: In accordance with the description, electronic color matching apparatus with a display of multiple independently controllable segments enable a user to visually compare, capture, catalog and disseminate color as tangible information. In one embodiment, the invention provides an accurate color display representation of a color by means of a novel color screen that is also capable of hundreds of shade adjustments of the overall RGB color component levels until an exact color Hue is displayed. Such a novel color screen of this invention may be designated as an RGBH screen or display device. (Red, Green, Blue, Hue).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Inventor: John Ramirez
  • Patent number: 7337577
    Abstract: A fishing pole strike indicator comprising a housing for a power source, illuminable member and exterior switch for engaging and disengaging illumination along with a pair of clamps each with a stationary and articulated jaw member so that the strike indicator can be selectively attached to the pole as desired. Each clamp has a jaw that when closed has an aperture passing through diametrically sized to encompass a fishing pole shaft. The articulated jaw members of the clamps have a thumb screw for optionally securing the articulated jaw in the closed position and releasing the strike indicator from the fishing pole in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Inventor: John Ramirez
  • Publication number: 20070188512
    Abstract: In accordance with the description, electronic color matching apparatus with a display of multiple independently controllable segments enable a user to visually compare, capture, catalog and disseminate color as tangible information. In one embodiment, the invention provides an accurate color display representation of a color by means of a novel color screen that is also capable of hundreds of shade adjustments of the overall RGB color component levels until an exact color Hue is displayed. Such a novel color screen of this invention may be designated as an RGBH screen or display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventor: John Ramirez
  • Patent number: 6750962
    Abstract: A multi-use assay system accurately docks a removable test strip supporting a reagent-analyte reaction with an optics system including an LED, photodetector, and lenses or light pipes for directing light to and from the test strip. Docking is achieved using alignment fixturing, whereby an optics block holder is relied upon to align the test strip and test pad with the various optical components. Signals from the photodetector indicative of test strip reaction progress are provided to a processor for measuring the analyte.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Amira Medical
    Inventors: Joel S. Douglas, Jeffrey N. Roe, John H. Priest, John M. Gleisner, Charles C. Raney, David A. Hasker, Ryszard Radwanski, John Ramirez
  • Patent number: 6641566
    Abstract: A medication injection or delivery system is provided for injecting fluids such as insulin within body tissue. The device includes a housing, a flexible shaft movably mounted within the housing, and a dose setting mechanism for controlling the movement of the shaft with respect to a fluid-containing cartridge removably positioned within or mounted to the housing. The flexible shaft, according to exemplary embodiments, includes a plunger and a flexible cable connected to the dose setting mechanism. The plunger and dose setting mechanism are connected together by the flexible shaft. The dose setting mechanism, in one aspect of the invention, includes a screw, a locking mechanism, and a nut assembly connected to the flexible shaft. The dose setting mechanism is used to set the dosage and prime the catheter. The plunger retracts into a recess to permit a new cartridge to be installed quickly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Sterling Medivations, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Douglas, John Ramirez, Robert Hugo
  • Patent number: 6482186
    Abstract: A medication injection or delivery system is provided for injecting fluids such as insulin within body tissue. The device includes a housing, a flexible shaft movably mounted within the housing, and a dose setting mechanism for controlling the movement of the shaft with respect to a fluid-containing cartridge removably positioned within or mounted to the housing. The flexible shaft, according to exemplary embodiments, includes a plunger and a flexible cable connected to the dose setting mechanism. The plunger and dose setting mechanism are connected together by the flexible shaft. The dose setting mechanism, in one aspect of the invention, includes a screw, a locking mechanism, and a nut assembly connected to the flexible shaft. The dose setting mechanism is used to set the dosage and prime the catheter. The plunger retracts into a recess to permit a new cartridge to be installed quickly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Sterling Medivations, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Douglas, John Ramirez, Robert Hugo