Patents by Inventor Sammy L. Coleman

Sammy L. Coleman 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: 5131243
    Abstract: An adjustable finger ring, comprising a shank having spaced apart ends to define an adjustment gap. A spring extends from one end of the shank and is adapted to engage teeth or serrations of either a channel member or insert secured to the other end of the shank. A cap embraces the inner surface of the ring shank and embraces the adjustment gap and is secured to either the serrated tooth member or a separate channel member to maintain the components in place. The shank may be expanded to fit a variety of ring sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1992
    Inventor: Sammy L. Coleman
  • Patent number: 4785647
    Abstract: A ring sizer includes a handle assembly which rotates about a post with first roller and gear mounted on the post to cooperate with a second roller and gear on the handle assembly. A rotatable handle on the handle assembly moves the second roller and gear towards the first roller and gear. A pair of keeper pins on the handle assembly hold a ring on the first roller while the second roller exerts pressure on the ring shank to lengthen it. A groove in the second roller matches the cross-section of the ring shank to eliminate stretch marks and marring on the ring shank. The ring has a shank with a thick portion diametric to the jewel portion. The method of using a ring sizer calls for tightening the grooved roller adjacent the non-thick portions of the shank, so that no dents are caused in the shank. Beveled edges in the shank eliminate stretch marks and sharp edges during sizing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1988
    Inventor: Sammy L. Coleman
  • Patent number: D335104
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1993
    Inventor: Sammy L. Coleman
  • Patent number: D335264
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1993
    Inventor: Sammy L. Coleman
  • Patent number: D335471
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1993
    Inventor: Sammy L. Coleman
  • Patent number: D339762
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1993
    Inventor: Sammy L. Coleman