Patents by Inventor James R. Ridgley

James R. Ridgley 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).

  • Mounting means and method of affixing a drop coin mechanism
    Patent number: 4545474
    Abstract: A combination of first and second plates adapted to sandwich between them a panel to which they are to be affixed. The first plate has at least one boss projecting from one face thereof, and first threaded structure spaced from the boss. The boss defines a lip spaced from the face, at least part of the lip being directed generally toward the first threaded structure. The second plate defines a first edge adapted to be received under the lip, and a second edge adapted to lie adjacent the first threaded structure. The combination further includes a second threaded structure for engagement with the first threaded structure, the second threaded means having a portion adapted to bear against the second edge of the second plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1985
    Assignee: North American Philips Corporation
    Inventors: James R. Ridgley, Bruce L. Reeder