Patents by Inventor James C. Ryan

James C. 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: 8287030
    Abstract: The disclosure comprises a pair of inflatable substantially inelastic lobes. A single lobe can be mounted on each of the rear trailer doors of a standard tractor-trailer unit. Each lobe can be inflated or deployed to provide an aerodynamic substantially planar contour extending rearwardly of the rear end of the vehicle. The aerodynamic shape of the lobes with stable and substantially planar external surfaces for air to pass over can be created by a series of internal cords and flag sets extending substantially horizontally and vertically in an array from one side of the lobe to the other side of each lobe. When the lobes are deflated, the trailer doors can be opened and latched to the side of the trailer in a conventional manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Airodynamic Trailer Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick E. Ryan, J. Barry Ryan, James C. Ryan, William J. Ryan, Paul J. Pawlowski, Kenneth Chaloupek, Peter Huggins, Steven Fenske, Mohammad Kassemi
  • Patent number: 5666737
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible, adhesive backed, transparent template tape which includes specific metric dimensions to assist in the construction of European style cabinetry. The template tape is dimensionally accurate and can be used for accurate layout using measuring indicia along both axes simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Inventor: James C. Ryan, III
  • Patent number: 5507619
    Abstract: A water resistant ceiling fan having first and second sealing members for preventing the entry of moisture into both the canopy and the motor housing. The canopy sealing member has a substantially flat top portion which fits flush against the ceiling, and a downwardly depending annular wall which encircles the top portion of the canopy. The motor housing sealing member is disposed intermediate the top portion of the housing and an adapter secured to the lower end of a downrod, the upper end of which is secured to the canopy. The sealing members effectively prevent moisture from entering through the interface between the canopy and the ceiling, and the interface between the adapter and the motor housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1996
    Assignee: Hunter Fan Company
    Inventor: James C. Ryan