Patents Represented by Attorney John D. Ritchison
  • Patent number: 8042435
    Abstract: This is a tool device called a Special Articulating Tool Holder for a Lathe. The device provides a new and unique device to permit deep hollowing of wood or other materials with a controlled, repeatable method. The preferred embodiment of the device is comprised of multiple (two or more) articulating joints—the first of the multiple articulating joints is secured to a tool holder with features to hold cutting tools—and the last of the multiple articulating joints is secured to an essentially vertical mounting post. The mounting post is held in place by a base means which mounts either horizontally or vertically to the machine base as determined by the machine configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Inventors: Ray P. Thompson, Jerry A. Arnold, Wayne A Crandall
  • Patent number: 7876007
    Abstract: This device is an Improved Automotive Rectifier Bridge Assembly device for use in the automotive components re-manufacturing and original equipment alternator products. Particularly this device improves the electrical connections, prevents failures related to poor connections and heat variations, and improves and facilitates the assembly and disassembly processes in the remanufacturing of automotive alternators. This device may also be featured as an original equipment rectifier bridge in the automotive applications to improve the quality and durability of the alternator. The preferred embodiment of the device is comprised essentially of an improved “top hat” connection method to the positive heat sink, a fully threaded B+ battery terminal, and a hexagon configured spacer/fastener that has full internal threads to enable easy assembly and secure fastening of the spacer and/or fastener to the B+ stud terminal of the rectifier bridge assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Inventor: Justin B. Lybbert
  • Patent number: 7712265
    Abstract: A special high durability, building device and process to construct same. This device is essentially comprised of a base or chassis, an expanded polystyrene foam, structural members (of various materials and shapes) inside the foam and a cementitious material sprayed on the exterior of the foam. The configuration is such that the walls, floor, and roof are rigidly attached to each other yet maintain good flexural strength to resist wind loads and temperature changes. The system is anticipated for mobile and manufactured homes as well as other residential and commercial use. The construction of buildings has the cementitious coating to most surfaces and the structure uses minimal or no non-durable materials such as wood, nails, and screws. This provides resistance to surface damage to walls, rot, and decay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Inventors: Douglas Overmyer, Jr., Russell Matthew Wilber
  • Patent number: 7656134
    Abstract: An Improved Automotive All Silicon Voltage Regulator (I-ASVR) for use in the automotive components re-manufacturing and original equipment alternator product. Particularly this device improves the electrical connections, prevents failures related to poor connections and heat variations, and eliminates failures from transient voltage surges that effect electronic devices. The device may be replacement regulator for re-manufacturing or an original equipment regulator to improve quality and durability. It is comprised essentially of four significant changes to a standard voltage regulator: an addition to the electronics of a transient suppression for the loads; a connection for the battery connection (B+) through a fixed terminal that connects and is sandwiched under the battery stud of the rectifier bridge; the elimination of the soldered B+ terminal that was susceptible to corrosion and failure; and, an improved grounding connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Inventor: Justin B. Lybbert
  • Patent number: 7318384
    Abstract: A sewing and quilting device called a SEW EASY GUIDE. This device features an essentially rectangular strip of thin, clear, and flexible plastic material with markings, the strip having a top surface, a length, and a width, and the device having a needle aperture and a means to attach the device directly to a sewing machine, such as an adhesive surface on the device. This guide device enables the user to operate a sewing machine with the guide on the topside of the fabric and to see visibly the guide markings while traversing across the fabric with the sewing machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Inventor: Sara Gray