Patents by Inventor Ronald Ames

Ronald Ames 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: 5421578
    Abstract: This invention provides a golf putting and chipping trainer and desk accessory device (10) for improving a golfer's putting and chipping stroke which can also be used as a desk accessory when not being used as a trainer. The device (10) includes a ramp (20) in combination with a base (40). The ramp (20) has a face (22), an under side (24), a first end (26) and a second end (28). The second end (28) substantially defines an apex (30). The base (40) is rectangular and includes a first side (42), a bottom side (44), and a top side (46) having an aperture (48) contained therein which simulates a golf cup. The first side (42) of the base (40) and the first end (26) of the ramp (20) have a first thickness (58) and are cooperatively engaged. When used as a desk accessory, one or more novelties (56) are mountable to the top side (46) of the base (40). The novelties (56) may be of any of a variety of ornamental or utilitarian articles. The face (22) of the ramp (20) may include a laser engraved-logo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1995
    Inventor: Ronald Ames