Patents by Inventor Earl C. Ricks

Earl C. Ricks 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).

  • Clip-on sight mount
    Patent number: 4092793
    Abstract: A clip-on sight mount for shoulder fired weapons such as rocket launchers r anti-tank rockets, rifles and other man portable rocket launchers. The sight is quickly attached to the weapon in a manner which will align the sighting axis to the weapon bore with the necessary super elevation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1977
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1978
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Earl C. Ricks
  • Laminated wall tubing
    Patent number: 4072787
    Abstract: A large diameter rocket launch tube comprised of a pair of thin sheets wh are rolled and positioned in concentric relation with the seams disposed in spaced (180.degree.) relation. A pair of reinforcing weld strips are positioned inside the tube adjacent the seams, and a second pair of reinforcing strips are positioned inside the tube intermediate the first pair of strips. A bonding agent is spread on the inner tube and the tubes are assembled and spot welded prior to having the adhesive cured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1978
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Earl C. Ricks
  • Shock absorbing hold-down latch
    Patent number: 3999059
    Abstract: A hold-down latch having an overcenter pivot arm which is spring biased in perative position. The latch includes a spring for engagement with a lug on the device to be held down. The latch functions as a shock absorber against vertical movement or vibrations while allowing longitudinal movement of the hold-down device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1975
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1976
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Earl C. Ricks, Wiley B. Vickers