Patents by Inventor Edwin H. Ryan

Edwin H. Ryan 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).

  • Patent number: 9156667
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for attachment to a jack including a first axle. The apparatus includes a fulcrum wheel disposed on a second axle, the second axle being connected directly or indirectly to the first axle. A lever has a first end connected directly or indirectly to the second axle and a second end having a terminus. A first line intersects the first axle and second axle. A second line intersects the second axle and the lever terminus. The first and second lines meet at an obtuse angle. In another aspect, an apparatus is disclosed including a jack having a first axle, an extension member, and a fulcrum wheel is disposed on a second axle connected to the extension member. A lever has a first end attachable to the extension member proximate the second axle. A method of moving a jack relative to a ground surface is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Inventors: Mark Ebbenga, Edwin H. Ryan, Mark J. Little
  • Publication number: 20120056139
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for attachment to a jack including a first axle. The apparatus includes a fulcrum wheel disposed on a second axle, the second axle being connected directly or indirectly to the first axle. A lever has a first end connected directly or indirectly to the second axle and a second end having a terminus. A first line intersects the first axle and second axle. A second line intersects the second axle and the lever terminus. The first and second lines meet at an obtuse angle. In another aspect, an apparatus is disclosed including a jack having a first axle, an extension member, and a fulcrum wheel is disposed on a second axle connected to the extension member. A lever has a first end attachable to the extension member proximate the second axle. A method of moving a jack relative to a ground surface is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: Mark Ebbenga, Edwin H. Ryan, Mark J. Little
  • Publication number: 20110005146
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides devices, systems, and methods for deterring birds from landing on an object. In various embodiments, a bird deterrent can include a number of support members and a net. The net can be suspended over an object. In various embodiments, a net can be suspended over an object by coupling the net to a number of support members that are associated with the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventor: Edwin H. Ryan