Patents by Inventor Rodney Brent McKeever

Rodney Brent McKeever 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).

  • Hair clip having a novel gripping mechanism and removable decorative attachments
    Patent number: 6082371
    Abstract: A hair clip includes a low profile clip mechanism which translates linear pressure on the ends of the clip into rotational action for opening the curved comb moldings. Springs cause the clip to close when pressure on the clip ends is removed. The barrel of the clip may comprise sections which are fixed with respect to the clip ends and sections which are attached to the comb moldings, and which are rotated by the clip mechanism. Or, the barrel may comprise alternating sections attached to each comb molding. Removable decorative attachments attach to the fixed portions of the barrel of the clip, via magnets, snap on grips, velcro.TM. or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: Geraldine Rose Bader-Saltzman
    Inventors: Geraldine Rose Bader-Saltzman, Rodney Brent McKeever, Ray Louis Hauser