Patents by Inventor Charles D. Ritz

Charles D. Ritz 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).

  • Method and apparatus for increasing the capacity and stability of a single-pole tower
    Patent number: 7591119
    Abstract: A support structure for use with an existing single pole tower. The single pole tower has a pole anchored to a foundation and supports a first load. The support structure has a number of sleeves surrounding the pole. A first one of the sleeves is anchored to the foundation. A second load is attached to a second one of the sleeves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Ritz Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles D. Ritz
  • System and method for increasing the load capacity and stability of guyed towers
    Patent number: 6948290
    Abstract: A guyed tower is used to support wireless communication equipment and/or other types of loads. The guyed tower is fixedly attached to a foundation, and a pole tower is erected within a middle region of the guyed tower. This pole tower is also fixedly attached to the foundation. The pole tower supports the guyed tower by absorbing bending moments that are applied to the guyed tower. Thus, the presence of the pole tower within the middle region of the guyed tower enables the guyed tower to support additional wireless transmission equipment and/or other types of loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Ritz Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles D. Ritz
  • System and method for supporting guyed towers having increased load capacity and stability
    Patent number: 6668498
    Abstract: A guyed tower is used to support wireless communication equipment and/or other types of loads. The guyed tower is fixedly attached to a foundation, and a pole tower is erected within a middle region of the guyed tower. This pole tower is fixedly attached both to the foundation and to the guyed tower. Bending moments are transferred from the guyed tower to the pole tower via the collar that is disposed about the guyed tower. Thus, the presence of the pole tower within the middle region of the guyed tower increases the load capacity and stability of the guyed tower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Ritz Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles D. Ritz
  • Method and apparatus for increasing the capacity and stability of a single-pole tower
    Publication number: 20030033281
    Abstract: A support structure for use with an existing single pole tower. The single pole tower has a pole anchored to a foundation and supports a first load. The support structure has a number of sleeves surrounding the pole. A first one of the sleeves is anchored to the foundation. A second load is attached to a second one of the sleeves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventor: Charles D. Ritz
  • Method and apparatus for increasing the capacity and stability of a single-pole tower
    Publication number: 20020194794
    Abstract: A support structure for use with an existing single pole tower. The single pole tower has a pole anchored to a foundation and supports a first load. The support structure has a number of sleeves surrounding the pole. A first one of the sleeves is anchored to the foundation. A second load is attached to a second one of the sleeves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Applicant: United Consulting Group
    Inventors: Donald E. Hill, Charles D. Ritz, David W. Cash
  • Method and apparatus for increasing the capacity and stability of a single-pole tower
    Patent number: 6453636
    Abstract: A support structure for use with an existing single pole tower. The single pole tower has a pole anchored to a foundation and supports a first load. The support structure has a number of sleeves surrounding the pole. A first one of the sleeves is anchored to the foundation. A second load is attached to a second one of the sleeves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Inventor: Charles D. Ritz