Shield Patents (Class 63/15.8)
  • Patent number: 10383413
    Abstract: A ring support and method of supporting a ring on a finger of a wearer having an enlarged knuckle, includes a soft, pliable ring-shaped body sized and dimensioned to slide over the wearer's enlarged knuckle and rest securely on a finger segment of the wearer. The body has a thickness sized and dimensioned to a ring size substantially as large as the wearer's enlarged knuckle and an outer surface on an outer circumference configured to receive a ring. The ring support may further include a channel to receive the ring on the outer circumference of the body, which may include a first flange and a second flange. The ring support may be made from silicone rubber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Inventor: Brian Tanguay
  • Patent number: 9585446
    Abstract: Ring protector made of non-elastic or elastic materials produced by common manufacturing techniques including, but not limited to, 3D printing or by skilled hands, to snuggly fit around a ring and completely surround the outside of a ring and any incorporated designs, stones or settings. The ring protector may contain padding or cushion material within any design recess to further protect the ring and any incorporated designs, stones or settings. Ring protectors made according to principles of this invention protect rings from damage while the ring both on and off the ring-wearer's hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Inventor: Eric Angelo Scalzo
  • Patent number: 9259062
    Abstract: A tactical finger band is described and taught having a band body which has one segment or is longitudinally dividable into multiple segments. The band body is openable due to the use of one or more socket-protrusion assembly as connecting mechanisms. In addition, the tactical finger band may also include a band cover or other accessories. The tactical finger band disclosed here is particularly suitable for people engaging in industrial work, medical careers, sports activities, military missions, and law enforcement and fire-fighting operations. With a sufficient pulling force applied to the band body, the finger band may be opened due to the disengagement of the socket-protrusion assembly, preventing injury to the wearer. Moreover, the band body and/or the band cover may bear patterns, colors, logos, and words appropriate for the occasion in which the band is used and the person wearing the band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Inventor: Jesus Martinez
  • Patent number: 9232838
    Abstract: A ring cover for accessorizing and/or protecting a ring worn on an individual's finger includes a protective band configured to encircle a ring. The protective band may have an aperture. The aperture may be configured to allow a user to display and/or pass a protruding center stone or other ornamentation of a ring therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Inventor: Virginia Haight
  • Patent number: 9032758
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a ring protection device. The ring protection device can have a shell layer to at least partially encase a ring. The ring protection device can have a shell layer containing a housing segment. The segments of the shell layer can be connected to other segments via a hinge mechanism. The shell segments and hinge mechanism can be configured to encase a ring and protect it from damage. The shell layer can be connected to a sealing layer to aid the ring protection functionality. The hinge mechanism can be opened and closed to insert and remove a ring into the ring protection device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Inventors: Himanshu Singh, Kaushik Lakshmi Vinjamur
  • Publication number: 20140260426
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a ring protection device. The ring protection device can have a shell layer to at least partially encase a ring. The ring protection device can have a shell layer containing a housing segment. The segments of the shell layer can be connected to other segments via a hinge mechanism. The shell segments and hinge mechanism can be configured to encase a ring and protect it from damage. The shell layer can be connected to a sealing layer to aid the ring protection functionality. The hinge mechanism can be opened and closed to insert and remove a ring into the ring protection device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Himanshu Singh, Kaushik Lakshmi Vinjamur
  • Publication number: 20140190208
    Abstract: A device for shielding a ring has a tube of flexible material, the tube has two opposite ends, each end has a round opening that communicates through the interior of the tube, each end has a sleeve, and at least one elastic strip within each sleeve. The tube has a size compatible with the range of diameters of an adult female finger. The tube has a length proportional to the diameter of the openings. The elastic strips urge the round openings to remain small. Meanwhile the sleeve disperses the compressive load of the elastic strips more evenly upon a user's finger, improving comfort. The device can be symmetric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Inventor: ROGER B. PERKINS
  • Publication number: 20140083135
    Abstract: A tactical finger band is described and taught having a band body which has one segment or is longitudinally dividable into multiple segments. The band body is openable due to the use of one or more socket-protrusion assembly as connecting mechanisms. In addition, the tactical finger band may also include a band cover or other accessories. The tactical finger band disclosed here is particularly suitable for people engaging in industrial work, medical careers, sports activities, military missions, and law enforcement and fire-fighting operations. With a sufficient pulling force applied to the band body, the finger band may be opened due to the disengagement of the socket-protrusion assembly, preventing injury to the wearer. Moreover, the band body and/or the band cover may bear patterns, colors, logos, and words appropriate for the occasion in which the band is used and the person wearing the band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventor: Jesus Martinez
  • Publication number: 20120118016
    Abstract: The main embodiment presents a cylindrical elastomer ring cover protecting a ring while worn on a finger with a dome that houses the protrusion of the gemstone. There is visibility of the rings in cavity of the ring cover when manufactured with transparent Silicone. When manufactured with food grade Silicone it is not transparent but translucent and in many colors. The Silicone provides the stretchability or softness (durometer) for ease of placing on fingers and over rings and holding rings on finger during active conduct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: SALLY ANN MALONEY, Joseph J. Weitzel, Andrew J. Weitzel
  • Patent number: 7654111
    Abstract: Ring protector made from an elastic material and including a safety mesh. Ring protectors made according to principles of this invention protect rings from damage while at the same time keeping them on the wearers finger and avoiding slippage during active endeavors such as swimming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Inventors: Rob Alley, Kristy Alley
  • Publication number: 20080148776
    Abstract: Ring protector made from an elastic material and including a safety mesh. Ring protectors made according to principles of this invention protect rings from damage while at the same time keeping them on the wearers finger and avoiding slippage during active endeavors such as swimming.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Rob Alley, Kristy Alley
  • Patent number: 6594901
    Abstract: The present invention discloses novel methods for producing raised and sculpted ornamentation or designs on metal, including metal pieces such as jewelry. Also disclosed are pieces of metal, including jewelry, produced by using the disclosed methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Inventor: Zoltan David
  • Patent number: 6481244
    Abstract: A ring protecting device for covering and protecting outer surface of a ring. The ring protecting device includes an annular member. The annular member has a first edge, a second edge, an inner surface and an outer surface. A panel is securely attached to and extending around the inner surface of the annular member. The panel is positioned between the first and second edges. The panel comprises a cloth material. The annular member is positioned around the ring such that the panel abuts the ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Inventor: Carlos D. Wright