Patents by Inventor Richard P. Scholfield

Richard P. Scholfield 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: 5683007
    Abstract: A cup is provided including a generally cylindrical reservoir having top and bottom ends and a sidewall. The bottom end is defined and the top end defines an opening in the reservoir. A handle structure is affixed to the sidewall. The handle structure includes upper and lower portions fixed to and extending from the sidewall structure. A vertical portion extends between and joins the first and second portion. The handle structure also includes a substantially vertical plate affixed to the first and second portions so that the vertical plate is disposed therebetween, the vertical plate being disposed between the sidewall and the vertical portion such that a lateral distance from the vertical plate to the sidewall is less than a lateral distance from the vertical plate to the vertical member, so as to isolate the user's fingers from contact with the sidewall. The upper and lower portions are inclined from horizontal so as to facilitate gripping and maximize finger room in the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Inventor: Richard P. Scholfield
  • Patent number: 5549232
    Abstract: A roll paper note taking device that is capable of effectively utilizing roll paper in either a horizontal or vertical fashion because the paper roll housing defines a seat for the paper roll so that the paper is tensioned irrespective of the remaining paper supply. The device also employs a rotatable bin for holding writing utensils that is capable of being oriented either vertically or horizontally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1996
    Inventor: Richard P. Scholfield
  • Patent number: 3936112
    Abstract: The cradle selector controls of a motorized rotary-type file comprise a row f simple, momentary-type pushbutton switches located in a small housing mounted so as to slide along the rear edge of the operator's shelf. The control housing is connected to the file where all other controls are located by an electrical cable, whereby the selector controls can be readily moved back and forth with the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1974
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1976
    Assignee: Presto Lock Company, Division of Walter Kidde & Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard P. Scholfield
  • Patent number: D360807
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1995
    Inventor: Richard P. Scholfield
  • Patent number: D361091
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1995
    Inventor: Richard P. Scholfield
  • Cup
    Patent number: D363001
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Inventor: Richard P. Scholfield