Patents by Inventor Richard J. Wentz

Richard J. Wentz 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: 5423419
    Abstract: A case is molded of light-weight, thin-walled plastic in two hollow parts which when assembled, receives eyeglasses and sunglasses of many different designs and sizes. The case is slightly concave on one broad side surface and convex on the other. The upper edge of the lower part slants downwardly from one end, as does the upper edge of the upper port or lid. The two parts are hinged together at the higher end walls. A toggle-type latch is provided at the lower end walls. A gasket in the meeting edges is compressed when the clasp is engaged to close the case in a water-tight manner. There is sufficient volume within the case so that it will float. A projection on the top is apertured for a chain, thong, string or the like so that the case may be worn hanging from the neck. The concave-convex shapes of the sides accommodates eyeglasses without making the case unnecessarily thin. Such shape likewise makes wearing the case in a hip or shirt pocket comfortable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1995
    Inventors: Richard J. Wentz, Garwing Wu
  • Patent number: 5125531
    Abstract: An improved carrying case for personal articles wherein the case has a lower part and a cover hinged to the lower part. The lower part and cover forms a water-tight enclosure or case when a hasp releasably connects the outer end of the lower part to the cover. An inclined upper margin of the lower part carries a seal in a groove in the cover of the lower part. The concave outer surfaces for the case provide additional inner volume for containing a greater number of personal articles as well as the reinforcement of the case. An eyelet on the cover receives a nylon cord, string or thong so that the case can be worn around the neck. The hasp is of conventional design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1992
    Inventor: Richard J. Wentz
  • Patent number: D347732
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1994
    Inventor: Richard J. Wentz