US5261256A
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Instant flex ring guard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-03-25
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Granted: 1993-11-16
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Expires: 2011-03-25
Abstract
Abstract A ring guard or insert that is constructed of a soft flexible low durometer thermoplastic rubber that will lay flat and affix to the bottom inside of a finger ring shank by means of adhesion. This device after installation remains flexible that when a finger is inserted through the finger ring, the guard will flex out of the ring and then flex back into the finger ring when in position and will constantly exert pressure against the finger keeping the ring from spinning on the finger.
Inventors
- 👤 Dale N. Ellenbecker
- 👤 Kathleen S. Ellenbecker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:25
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44C; A44C9/00; A44C9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A ring sizing device for use in combination with a finger ring comprising a generally straight elongated member with a half round cord upper portion having tapered ends and a flat bottom portion wherein the flat bottom portion is secured by an adhesive to an inside portion of the ring, said device is made of a low durometer thermoplastic rubber which flexes to conform to the inside of the ring, once secured the half round cord portion will flex out of the ring when it passes a larger portion of a finger and then will flex back and conform to the shape of the finger.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A ring sizing device for use in combination with a finger ring comprising a generally straight elongated member with a half round cord upper portion having tapered ends and a flat bottom portion wherein the flat bottom portion is secured by an adhesive to an inside portion of the ring, said device is made of a low durometer thermoplastic rubber which flexes to conform to the inside of the ring, once secured the half round cord portion will flex out of the ring when it passes a larger portion of a finger and then will flex back and conform to the shape of the finger.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A ring sizing device as in claim 1, wherein said low durometer thermoplastic rubber is translucent.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A ring sizing device as in claim 1, wherein said adhesive is protected by a thin covering prior to securement to the ring, and, make drawing corrections as shown in red on the attached sheets.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-11-15 | 1997-05-17 | 1997-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-11-15 | 2001-05-17 | 2001-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-11-15 | 2005-05-17 | 2005-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |