Patents by Inventor Michael D. Ronk

Michael D. Ronk 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).

  • Video device and method
    Patent number: 8341858
    Abstract: An article of print media that includes an electronic module that has at least one chip for storing data and for controlling the electronic module and first means for closing the electronic module such that at least a first video is shown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Americhip, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Clegg, Michael D. Ronk
  • VIDEO DEVICE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20110311196
    Abstract: An article of print media that includes an electronic module that has at least one chip for storing data and for controlling the electronic module and first means for closing the electronic module such that at least a first video is shown.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: AMERICHIP, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy P. CLEGG, Michael D. RONK
  • Novelty video device and method
    Patent number: 8011122
    Abstract: An article of print media that includes an electronic module that has at least one chip for storing data and for controlling the electronic module and first means for closing the electronic module such that at least a first video is shown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Americhip, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Clegg, Michael D. Ronk
  • NOVELTY VIDEO DEVICE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20100050486
    Abstract: An article of print media that includes an electronic module that has at least one chip for storing data and for controlling the electronic module and first means for closing the electronic module such that at least a first video is shown.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: Americhip, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Clegg, Michael D. Ronk
  • NOVELTY VIDEO DEVICE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20100052934
    Abstract: Described herein is a novelty item and method for creating a novelty item that delivers a personalized video selected by the user. The invention further provides that the video can be rerecorded numerous times until a satisfactory video has been recorded. The invention further provides means for disabling the video recording mechanism when a satisfactory video is recorded. The invention further provides means for recharging the playback mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: Americhip, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. CLEGG, Michael D. RONK
  • NOVELTY DEVICE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20100052876
    Abstract: Described herein is a novelty item and method for creating a novelty item that delivers a personalized message at the same time that at least a first sensory action occurs. The personalized message can be audio or visual and the sensory action can be audible, physical, visual or olfactory. The invention further provides a message can be rerecorded numerous times until a satisfactory message has been recorded. The invention further provides means for disabling the recording mechanism after satisfactory vocals are recorded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: Americhip, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Clegg, Michael D. Ronk
  • THIN MOTORIZED NOVELTY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20090126242
    Abstract: An device including a motor, a disk rotatable by the motor and a housing for the motor and disk, the housing suitable for insertion into a greeting card, magazine, t-shirt, caps, hats, licensed characters, plastic novelty items, sculpted novelty items, figurines, other items of apparels, statutes, models, watches, jewelry, packaging, direct mail, POP displays, gift cards, or in any other type of object in which a moving small eye-catching device having a substantially thin and flat profile might be desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: AMERICHIP TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy P. Clegg, Michael D. Ronk, Satyajit Deb
  • Novelty video book
    Patent number: D629458
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Americhip, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Clegg, Michael D. Ronk
  • Novelty video insert
    Patent number: D629459
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Americhip, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Clegg, Michael D. Ronk
  • Video book
    Patent number: D642611
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Americhip, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Clegg, Michael D. Ronk
  • Video insert
    Patent number: D643060
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Americhip, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Clegg, Michael D. Ronk
  • Video book
    Patent number: D647559
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Americhip, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Clegg, Michael D. Ronk
  • Video book
    Patent number: D649588
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Americhip, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Clegg, Michael D. Ronk
  • Video insert
    Patent number: D649589
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Americhip, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Clegg, Michael D. Ronk
  • Multi-spread video book
    Patent number: D654113
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Americhip, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Clegg, Michael D. Ronk
  • Video trading card
    Patent number: D655750
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Americhip, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Clegg, Michael D. Ronk
  • Video trading card
    Patent number: D660909
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Americhip, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Clegg, Michael D. Ronk
  • Video trading card
    Patent number: D661732
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Americhip, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Clegg, Michael D. Ronk
  • Printed media insert
    Patent number: D691194
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Americhip, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Clegg, Michael D. Ronk
  • Video tablet
    Patent number: D716796
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Americhip, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P Clegg, Michael D Ronk, Anthony V Roberts