Patents by Inventor Rhonda M. Westberg

Rhonda M. Westberg 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: 5501019
    Abstract: An instrument for performing various drawing and measurement functions is disclosed. The instrument includes an elongated plate having a straight edge and a measurement region. A protractor plate is connected to the elongated plate and cooperates with a rotatable center dial for the drawing and measuring of angles. The instrument also preferably includes holes through the elongated plate. The holes are configured to receive a marking instrument so the device can be used as a compass. Additionally, an attachment region allows the instrument to be held in a conventional ring binder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1996
    Assignee: Fiskars Inc.
    Inventors: Gabriel E. Concari, Rhonda M. Westberg
  • Patent number: 5426859
    Abstract: An instrument for performing various drawing and measurement functions is disclosed. The instrument includes an elongated plate having a straight edge and a measurement region. A protractor plate is connected to the elongated plate and cooperates with a rotatable center dial for the drawing and measuring of angles. The instrument also preferably includes holes through the elongated plate. The holes are configured to receive a marking instrument so the device can be used as a compass. Additionally, an attachment region allows the instrument to be held in a conventional ring binder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1995
    Assignee: Fiskars, Inc.
    Inventors: Gabriel E. Concari, Rhonda M. Westberg