Patents by Inventor John Ricker

John Ricker 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: 12583081
    Abstract: A clamp-shaped substrate deposition holding apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may include a first semi-circular member and a second semi-circular member. A second semi-circular member distal end may be pivotally attached to a first semi-circular member distal end, which may enable the first and second semi-circular members to move between a closed position and an open position. The apparatus may further include a first holding arm disposed on a first semi-circular member proximal end and a second holding arm disposed on a second semi-circular member proximal end. A first holding arm longitudinal axis and a second holding arm longitudinal axis may be disposed at a predefined angle relative to each other when the first and second semi-circular members may be in the closed position. The apparatus may further include first and second gripping pads disposed on first and second semi-circular member interior surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2026
    Inventor: John Ricker
  • Patent number: 12240220
    Abstract: A slidable substrate deposition holding apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may include a rectangular frame having a first edge, a second edge, a third edge and a fourth edge. The apparatus may further include a first rail and a second rail attached between the first and second edges. The apparatus may further include a first support bracket and a second support bracket mounted on the first and second rails. The first and second support brackets may be disposed between the first and second rails. The apparatus may additionally include a first carriage and a second carriage. The first carriage may be pivotally attached to the first support bracket and the second carriage may be pivotally attached to the second support bracket. Further, at least one of the first carriage and the second carriage may be configured to slide on the first rail and the second rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: Plymouth Creative Products LLC
    Inventor: John Ricker
  • Publication number: 20240399734
    Abstract: A slidable substrate deposition holding apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may include a rectangular frame having a first edge, a second edge, a third edge and a fourth edge. The apparatus may further include a first rail and a second rail attached between the first and second edges. The apparatus may further include a first support bracket and a second support bracket mounted on the first and second rails. The first and second support brackets may be disposed between the first and second rails. The apparatus may additionally include a first carriage and a second carriage. The first carriage may be pivotally attached to the first support bracket and the second carriage may be pivotally attached to the second support bracket. Further, at least one of the first carriage and the second carriage may be configured to slide on the first rail and the second rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2023
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Applicant: Plymouth Creative Products LLC
    Inventor: John Ricker
  • Publication number: 20240399541
    Abstract: A clamp-shaped substrate deposition holding apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may include a first semi-circular member and a second semi-circular member. A second semi-circular member distal end may be pivotally attached to a first semi-circular member distal end, which may enable the first and second semi-circular members to move between a closed position and an open position. The apparatus may further include a first holding arm disposed on a first semi-circular member proximal end and a second holding arm disposed on a second semi-circular member proximal end. A first holding arm longitudinal axis and a second holding arm longitudinal axis may be disposed at a predefined angle relative to each other when the first and second semi-circular members may be in the closed position. The apparatus may further include first and second gripping pads disposed on first and second semi-circular member interior surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2023
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Applicant: Plymouth Creative Products LLC
    Inventor: John Ricker
  • Publication number: 20070120012
    Abstract: A locking mechanism for use on watertight doors includes a mounting plate having a threaded shaft on one side and an eye element on the other side. A chain associated with the watertight door is securely attached to the eye element and is adapted to be padlocked to a lock on the watertight door to lock the door against unauthorized entry into the compartment associated with the door. A threaded nut is threadably attached to the threaded shaft. The threaded shaft extends through a bore defined through the bulkhead associated with the door into the interior of the compartment associated with the door. In the event of an emergency, the threaded nut is removed from the threaded shaft, and the locking mechanism can be removed from the bulkhead associated with the door thereby freeing the door from the bulkhead and permitting the door to be opened from inside the compartment even if the chain remains locked to the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2005
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventor: John Ricker