Patents by Inventor Joshua A. Ritger

Joshua A. Ritger 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).

  • Multi-channel, ligation resistant drain cover and drain assembly
    Patent number: 11155985
    Abstract: A drain assembly for providing a drain passage for fluid flow from a surface to the drainpipe of a plumbing system. The surface would typically be that of a structure such as that of a floor, a floor of a shower or floor of a bathtub. The drain assembly includes a multi-channel cove wherein each flow channel is configured or curved in such a way to prevent the passage of a ligation (e.g., wire, cord, or rope) through the channels to allow the ligation to be tied to the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: InPro Corporation
    Inventor: Joshua A. Ritger
  • Multi-Channel, Ligation Resistant Drain Cover and Drain Assembly
    Publication number: 20210254321
    Abstract: A drain assembly for providing a drain passage for fluid flow from a surface to the drainpipe of a plumbing system. The surface would typically be that of a structure such as that of a floor, a floor of a shower or floor of a bathtub. The drain assembly includes a multi-channel cove wherein each flow channel is configured or curved in such a way to prevent the passage of a ligation (e.g., wire, cord, or rope) through the channels to allow the ligation to be tied to the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventor: Joshua A. Ritger