Patents by Inventor Ralph Skidmore

Ralph Skidmore 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).

  • PORTABLE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20090102821
    Abstract: Portable digital photograph albums are provided. Such albums may include an electronic component for displaying digital photographs and a compartment for receiving the electronic component. The electronic component may include a display device, a processor, a battery, an input device, a storage device, and an I/O interface device. The electronic component may be capable of electrically coupling with an external power source, portable storage media or another electronic device. The electronic component may be interchangeable amongst a plurality of photograph albums. An easel bracket may be provided, and the electronic component may be disposed in a plurality of photograph albums and the easel bracket without the use of tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Steven R. Pargman, Ralph A. Skidmore, Karl Kane
  • Picture frame
    Patent number: D367964
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1996
    Inventors: Elaine W. Baker, Lin Howard, Michele Bottaro, Ralph Skidmore