Patents by Inventor Ronald Mark Buck

Ronald Mark Buck 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: 8381935
    Abstract: Cup lid with integrated container(s) that couples with the top of a cup. The cup and cup lid form at least two containment volumes, Embodiments enable easy containment, inclusion of fresh food, transportation and access of solid or liquid in the container and cup without disengagement of the cup lid from the cup. Contents of the lid container may be accessed, partially consumed, replaced in the container and resealed at any time as desired by the user. Additionally, an independent drop-in container within the lid cavity may be resealed and removed from the lid cavity and taken to other locations such as home, work, or car. Simplifies eating and drinking from one unified container and cup in a theater or stadium having seats for example that provide one cup-holder per seat. Provides one free hand to hold a child's hand for safety while in stadiums and amusement parks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Inventor: Ronald Mark Buck
  • Publication number: 20120061275
    Abstract: Top mounting can container that couples with a can. One or more embodiment enables simultaneous access to both the contents of the can and contents of the container. A half circle cut-out in the lid provides for spill free snacking from an independent vessel. Various configurations enable the inclusion of fresh food, eating and drinking from a straw if desired while standing and walking and access of solid or liquid in the container and can. Coupling elements that couple the top mounting can container to the can, may utilize any type of easily removable or semi-removable technology. Simplifies eating and drinking from one container and can in a theater or stadium having seats for example that provide one beverage holder per seat. Provides one free hand to hold a child's hand for safety while in stadiums and amusement parks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventor: Ronald Mark BUCK
  • Publication number: 20110309093
    Abstract: Cup lid with integrated container(s) that couples with the top of a cup. The cup and cup lid form at least two containment volumes, Embodiments enable easy containment, inclusion of fresh food, transportation and access of solid or liquid in the container and cup without disengagement of the cup lid from the cup. Coupling elements that couple the cup lid to the cup, or that couple containers to the lid cavity may be non-permanent, semi-permanent or permanent. Simplifies eating and drinking from one container and cup in a theater or stadium having seats for example that provide one cup-holder per seat. Provides one free hand to hold a child's hand for safety while in stadiums and amusement parks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventor: Ronald Mark BUCK
  • Patent number: 5953777
    Abstract: An adjustable pillow includes a stretchable pillow case having a plurality of removable pillow layer inserts. The pillow layer inserts come in various thicknesses and firmness to permit adjustment for overall pillow height, overall firmness, and surface firmness upon insertion into the pillow case. The total height of the pillow depends on the total height of the various inserts being used, the overall firmness depends on whether the inserts are soft, medium, or hard, and the surface firmness depends on the firmness of the topmost inside layer. The inserts adjust across the entire length and width of the pillow so that a sleeper will not experience changing height or firmness while sleeping. The adjustable pillow can be used in combination with a conventional pillow by placing the conventional pillow inside the stretchable pillow case and selectively adding the removable inserts as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Inventor: Ronald Mark Buck
  • Patent number: 5851614
    Abstract: A dry transfer decal is formed when a lithographic image is printed onto a transparent UV-dipped base sheet. Additionally, the decal includes opaque layers, a removable adhesive, and a release liner with a backing sheet. The lithographic decal provides an art-quality image, in a large format, which has vivid colors and precise graphic detail. The opaque background layers increase the brightness of the image colors and covers over any underlying logos when affixed to a display surface. The UV absorbing base layer reduces the strength of UV rays reaching the transfer image thus the decal resists fading even after prolonged exposure to sunlight. The base layer also prevents abrasion and scratching which is prone to occur in active environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1998
    Inventor: Ronald Mark Buck