Patents by Inventor Ronald J. Short

Ronald J. Short 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).

  • Finger-mounted marking device
    Patent number: 6905271
    Abstract: A finger-mounted marking device allowing marking instruments such as a pen or pencil to be worn on a finger, and allowing for hands-free usage without engaging other fingers two rings are coupled to the cylinder for receiving the operator's finger. A cylinder holds a marking instrument, and a set screw holds the marking instrument in place. The marking instrument can be adjusted or replaced based on the desires of the operator. In a second embodiment, a strap is coupled to the cylinder through a strap receiving holder and receives the operator's finger. A latch holds the marking instrument in place by applying pressure and allows the marking instrument to be adjusted or replaced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Inventor: Ronald J. Short
  • Finger-mounted marking device
    Patent number: 6669388
    Abstract: A finger-mounted marking device allowing marking instruments such as a pen or pencil to be worn on a finger, and allowing for hands-free usage without engaging other fingers. Two rings are coupled to the cylinder for receiving the operator's finger. A cylinder holds a marking instrument, and a set screw holds the marking instrument in place. The marking instrument can be adjusted or replaced based on the desires of the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Inventor: Ronald J. Short