Patents by Inventor John G. Ridout

John G. Ridout 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).

  • Automatic phone light
    Patent number: 5686881
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a first automatic phone light system (110) functioning to turn a light (14) ON, in response to a telephone call received by a telephone line (16A), for a preset period of time predetermined by a timer (24) when a photocell (20) detects darkness in a room. The first automatic phone light system (110) comprises a housing (12) having a converter module (22) electrically connected to the light (14) having the timer (24) with the photocell (20) electrically connected therebetween. The converter module (22) is electrically connected to power connector (18A) which is electrically connectable to power (18). A power switch (18B) is electrically connected between the power connector (18A) and the converter module (22). A first telephone line connector receptacle (116AAA) is electrically connected to the converter module (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Inventor: John G. Ridout