Patents by Inventor Richard S. Werner

Richard S. Werner 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).

  • Apparatus for binding sheet-like articles
    Patent number: 5605426
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for supporting a group of sheet-like articles such as photos or documents for binding. The apparatus includes first and second holding members defining a first slot therebetween. This first slot has a first fixed dimension. The apparatus also includes a third holding member spaced from the second holding member and defining a second slot therebetween. The second slot has a second fixed dimension. The holding members preferably extend away from a base member. Additionally, the apparatus can include a back member extending across the holding members. The apparatus can be used to align the edges of the articles and support the articles for binding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1997
    Inventor: Richard S. Werner
  • Retractable surgical knife
    Patent number: 5569282
    Abstract: A retractable "ball-pen" like tool/scalpel, provided with a latch mechanism, is automatically retracted when not in use by pushing the latch mechanism and is extended when in use by pushing a tool/blade support member of the tool/scalpel. The latch mechanism is engaged with the tool/blade support member when the tool/blade support member is pushed to an operative position wherein a tool/blade is exposed from a sheath member. The latch mechanism is pushed transversely and disengaged with the tool/blade support member whereby the tool/scalpel is retracted into the sheath member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1996
    Inventor: Richard S. Werner
  • Retractable surgical knife
    Patent number: 5423843
    Abstract: A retractable "ball-pen" like tool/scalpel, provided with a latch mechanism, is automatically retracted when not in use by pushing the latch mechanism and is extended when in use by pushing a tool/blade support member of the tool/scalpel. The latch mechanism is engaged with the tool/blade support member when the tool/blade support member is pushed to an operative position wherein a tool/blade is exposed from a sheath member. The latch mechanism is pushed transversely and disengaged with the tool/blade support member whereby the tool/scalpel is retracted into the sheath member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1995
    Inventor: Richard S. Werner
  • Retractable surgical knife
    Patent number: 5292329
    Abstract: A retractable "ball-pen" like tool/scalpel, provided with a latch mechanism, is automatically retracted when not in use by pushing the latch mechanism and is extended when in use by pushing a tool/blade support member of the tool/scalpel. An enlarged section of the latch mechanism is matched and engaged with an enlarged slot portion of the tool/blade support member when the tool/blade support member is pushed to an operative position wherein a tool/blade is exposed from a sheath member. The enlarged section of the latch mechanism is pushed transversely and disengaged with the enlarged slot portion of the tool/blade support member, the tool/blade support member is forced back to an inoperative position wherein the tool/scalpel is retracted into the sheath member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1994
    Inventor: Richard S. Werner
  • Retractable surgical knife
    Patent number: D359356
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1995
    Inventor: Richard S. Werner