Patents by Inventor Ronald V. Gobbell

Ronald V. Gobbell 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).

  • Jewelry having an indirect light source and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 6663256
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus and method for enhancing the appearance of a subject. The apparatus used for illuminating and drawing attention to the surface of an individual comprises a blocking element, a light source, an energy source, and a mounting element, wherein the blocking element directs light emitted from the light source towards the surface of the subject wearing the apparatus. The method of illuminating and enhancing the appearance of a subject has a surface illuminator, illuminating the light source, reflecting light, attaching the surface illuminator to a surface of the subject, and illuminating the surface of the subject with light reflected from the blocking element. The method also includes the steps of turning the light source off and varying the intensity of the light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Inventor: Ronald V. Gobbell