Patents by Inventor Richard A. Ports

Richard A. Ports 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: 20150332616
    Abstract: A point-of-purchase shelf display fixture that is easily attached to a store merchandising fixture in a retail or wholesale environment is disclosed. It extends perpendicularly from a merchandising fixture to increase visibility. The display may be formed in multiple sizes and shapes, and is oriented so that both sides of the shelf display can be used for graphic statements. The display is attached to a horizontal or vertical portion of the merchandising fixture using magnets or other types of attachment devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventor: Richard A. Ports
  • Publication number: 20050197200
    Abstract: A putting training aid and putter calibration device for use on a putting surface is disclosed which includes a horizontal calibrated bar with a linear centered scale and a parallel calibration block having an orthogonal face and set on the practice putting surface below and offset from the horizontal calibrated bar. Also provided is a linear scale decal which is applied to a putter shaft. The device is designed to align the putter head to proper lie and neutral loft so that the face is square to the intended target line and to teach the golfer the proper grip, stance, alignment of the golfer, alignment of the club and proper putting stroke.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2005
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Inventors: Richard Port, John Andrews