Patents by Inventor Robert Fuhrman

Robert Fuhrman 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: 9494177
    Abstract: A magnetic jewelry clasp includes a first body member having a magnet defining a first magnetically attractive surface and a second body member that has a magnet defining a second magnetically attractive surface that magnetically connects to the first magnetically attractive surface to define a first locking arrangement of the clasp. The magnetic jewelry clasp also has (1) a second locking arrangement wherein a height of a bump on a first side of the second body member is long enough to get locked within a perimeter of the first safety clasp located on a first side of the first body member and (2) a third locking arrangement wherein a height of a bump on a second side of the second body member is long enough to get locked within a perimeter of a second safety clasp on a second side of the first body member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: E.F. Designs, Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert Fuhrman, Esther Fuhrman
  • Patent number: 9414652
    Abstract: A jewelry clasp includes a first housing having a first locking member and securing a first magnetic configuration and a second housing having a second locking member and securing a second magnetic configuration. The first and second magnetic configurations have exposed faces with a north pole being positioned at a first side of the exposed face and a south pole being positioned at a second side of the exposed face. The jewelry clasp further includes a magnetic locking arrangement wherein the north pole and south pole of the first magnetic configuration are magnetically attracted and aligned with the south pole and the north pole of the second magnetic configuration and a mechanical locking arrangement wherein the first locking member slidably interlocks with a second locking member during alignment of the mechanical locking arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: EF DESIGNS, LTD.
    Inventors: Robert Fuhrman, Esther Fuhrman
  • Publication number: 20150230565
    Abstract: A jewelry clasp includes a first housing having a first locking member and securing a first magnetic configuration and a second housing having a second locking member and securing a second magnetic configuration. The first and second magnetic configurations have exposed faces with a north pole being positioned at a first side of the exposed face and a south pole being positioned at a second side of the exposed face. The jewelry clasp further includes a magnetic locking arrangement wherein the north pole and south pole of the first magnetic configuration are magnetically attracted and aligned with the south pole and the north pole of the second magnetic configuration and a mechanical locking arrangement wherein the first locking member slidably interlocks with a second locking member during alignment of the mechanical locking arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: EF Designs, Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert Fuhrman, Esther Fuhrman
  • Publication number: 20150216269
    Abstract: A jewelry clasp that provides an ease for fastening and superior security. The jewelry clasp includes a first housing for securing a first magnet and a second housing for securing a second magnet. The first magnet has an exposed surface with a north pole and the second magnet has an exposed surface with a south pole. The first housing also includes a retaining wall with an opening. The clasp has a magnetic locking arrangement wherein the second housing is removably secured within the open recess of the first housing and the north pole of the first magnet is magnetically attracted and aligned with the south pole of the second magnet. The clasp also has a mechanical locking arrangement wherein the second housing is fit into the second recess of the first housing and a connector of the second housing is placed in the opening of the retaining wall of the first housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: EF Designs, Ltd.
    Inventors: Esther Fuhrman, Robert Fuhrman
  • Publication number: 20140130309
    Abstract: A magnetic jewelry clasp includes a first body member having a magnet defining a first magnetically attractive surface and a second body member that has a magnet defining a second magnetically attractive surface that magnetically connects to the first magnetically attractive surface to define a first locking arrangement of the clasp. The magnetic jewelry clasp also has (1) a second locking arrangement wherein a height of a bump on a first side of the second body member is long enough to get locked within a perimeter of the first safety clasp located on a first side of the first body member and (2) a third locking arrangement wherein a height of a bump on a second side of the second body member is long enough to get locked within a perimeter of a second safety clasp on a second side of the first body member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: EF Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Fuhrman, Esther Fuhrman
  • Patent number: 8661627
    Abstract: A magnetic jewelry clasp is described that includes a first body member having a magnet that defines a first magnetically attractive surface. The clasp includes a second body member that has a magnet that defines a second magnetically attractive surface that magnetically connects to the first magnetically attractive surface to define a first locking arrangement of the clasp. The clasp includes a safety catch that has a first protuberance that is adapted to open and close the safety catch. The safety catch includes a second protuberance that fits over the end of the second body member which defines a second locking arrangement of the clasp. The Safety catch is designed so that it will function whether the two bodies are brought together with both right side up or with one up side down. It includes a pair of side panels that prevent misalignment of the first and second body members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: EF Designs, Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert Fuhrman, Esther Fuhrman
  • Publication number: 20130139360
    Abstract: A magnetic jewelry clasp is described that includes a first body member having a magnet that defines a first magnetically attractive surface. The clasp includes a second body member that has a magnet that defines a second magnetically attractive surface that magnetically connects to the first magnetically attractive surface to define a first locking arrangement of the clasp. The clasp includes a safety catch that has a first protuberance that is adapted to open and close the safety catch. The safety catch includes a second protuberance that fits over the end of the second body member which defines a second locking arrangement of the clasp. The Safety catch is designed so that it will function whether the two bodies are brought together with both right side up or with one up side down. It includes a pair of side panels that prevent misalignment of the first and second body members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventor: Robert Fuhrman
  • Publication number: 20090199367
    Abstract: A magnetic jewelry clasp is described that includes a first body member having a magnet that defines a first magnetically attractive surface. The clasp includes a second body member that has a magnet that defines a second magnetically attractive surface that magnetically connects to the first magnetically attractive surface to define a first locking arrangement of the clasp. The clasp includes a safety catch that has a first protuberance that is adapted to open and close the safety catch. The safety catch includes a second protuberance that fits over the end of the second body member which defines a second locking arrangement of the clasp. The Safety catch is designed so that it will function whether the two bodies are brought together with both right side up or with one up side down. It includes a pair of side panels that prevent misalignment of the first and second body members. There is also disclosed a safety catch with a magnet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventor: Robert Fuhrman