Patents by Inventor Ronald E. Barron

Ronald E. Barron 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 and method for inscribing positioning marks on a ring band based on a pattern of locating scribe holes
    Patent number: 6253433
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for efficiently inscribing positioning marks on a ring band, including a positioning plate having a pattern of scribe holes defined therein, wherein the pattern of scribe holes is arranged to permit a jeweler to inscribe positioning marks on a ring band based on a number of desired scribe locations chosen from the pattern of scribe holes. A positioning lever is centered above the positioning plate and includes a positioning needle for placement into a scribe hole chosen from among the pattern of scribe holes, and an angular marker for inscribing positioning marks on a ring band positioned below the positioning lever in a central location of the positioning plate. A ring band mount for maintaining the ring band rigidly in place while the angular marker is utilized to inscribe a positioning mark on the ring band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Inventor: Ronald E. Barron