Ronald J Barron

US Patent:

62534335, Jul 3, 2001

Filed:

Oct 6, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/413437

Inventors:

Ronald E. Barron - Richardson TX

International Classification:

B23P 500
A44C 2700

US Classification:

29 10

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for efficiently inscribing positioning marks on a ring band, including a positioning plate having a pattern of scribe holes defined therein, wherein the pattern of scribe holes is arranged to permit a jeweler to inscribe positioning marks on a ring band based on a number of desired scribe locations chosen from the pattern of scribe holes. A positioning lever is centered above the positioning plate and includes a positioning needle for placement into a scribe hole chosen from among the pattern of scribe holes, and an angular marker for inscribing positioning marks on a ring band positioned below the positioning lever in a central location of the positioning plate. A ring band mount for maintaining the ring band rigidly in place while the angular marker is utilized to inscribe a positioning mark on the ring band. The ring band mount is also positioned at a central location of the positioning plate, thereby permitting a jeweler to accurately set jewelry on the ring band utilizing the positioning marks.