Patents by Inventor Thomas C. Ford

Thomas C. Ford 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).

  • Single-piece watch band
    Patent number: 11819096
    Abstract: The application describes a watch band and methods of manufacture and use thereof. In various embodiments, the watch band includes a first portion and a second portion continuous with the first portion. The first portion can be made of a first material and be adapted to be located directly under a back of a watch case. The second portion can include a series of rigid links formed from a second material that is different than the first material. The second portion can be adapted to wrap around the wrist of a user. In various embodiments, the watch band can feature offset links to enable the watch band to curl around a user's wrist while maintaining the watch case at a low profile above the first portion. In some cases, the watch band can include a detachment mechanism remote from where the watch band attaches to the watch case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Thomas C. Ford, Brandon Little, Antoine Sandoz
  • SINGLE-PIECE WATCH BAND
    Publication number: 20210386162
    Abstract: The application describes a watch band and methods of manufacture and use thereof. In various embodiments, the watch band includes a first portion and a second portion continuous with the first portion. The first portion can be made of a first material and be adapted to be located directly under a back of a watch case. The second portion can include a series of rigid links formed from a second material that is different than the first material. The second portion can be adapted to wrap around the wrist of a user. In various embodiments, the watch band can feature offset links to enable the watch band to curl around a user's wrist while maintaining the watch case at a low profile above the first portion. In some cases, the watch band can include a detachment mechanism remote from where the watch band attaches to the watch case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas C. Ford, Brandon Little, Antoine Sandoz
  • Handbag
    Patent number: D359166
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1995
    Assignee: Guccio Gucci S.p.A.
    Inventor: Thomas C. Ford
  • Handbag
    Patent number: D373019
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1996
    Assignee: Guccio Gucci S.p.A.
    Inventor: Thomas C. Ford
  • Chain sheath
    Patent number: D677467
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Inventor: Thomas C. Ford
  • Combined fragrance bottle and cap
    Patent number: D680878
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Inventors: Thomas C. Ford, Lara Modjeski
  • Cap for a fragrance bottle
    Patent number: D681461
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Inventors: Thomas C. Ford, Lara Modjeski
  • Clasp handle
    Patent number: D684370
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Inventor: Thomas C. Ford
  • Fragrance bottle
    Patent number: D689774
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Inventors: Thomas C. Ford, Lara Modjeski
  • Fragrance bottle
    Patent number: D691890
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Inventors: Thomas C. Ford, Lara Modjeski
  • Handbag with clasp
    Patent number: D698154
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Inventor: Thomas C. Ford
  • Handbag with clasp
    Patent number: D701046
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Inventor: Thomas C. Ford
  • Handbag
    Patent number: D709691
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventor: Thomas C. Ford
  • Watch
    Patent number: D915908
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: TOM FORD INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas C. Ford, Brandon Little, Antoine Sandoz
  • Watch
    Patent number: D933499
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: TOM FORD INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas C. Ford, Brandon Little, Antoine Sandoz
  • Watch
    Patent number: D939993
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: TOM FORD INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas C. Ford, Brandon Little, Antoine Sandoz
  • Watch
    Patent number: D1055707
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Thomas C. Ford, Brandon Little, Antoine Sandoz