Patents by Inventor Ralph A. Ector, Jr.

Ralph A. Ector, Jr. 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).

  • Publication number: 20150199928
    Abstract: An illuminated sign display formed of a transparent acrylic board and a graphic viewable on a front surface of the acrylic board. The graphic is illuminated by a light ribbon that includes a number of light-emitting diode (LED) lights. The light ribbon positioned into a channel formed into the back surface of the acrylic board. The board may include more than one channel, where lights may be positioned. A coating may be applied to the exterior of portions of the sign, which may, among other things, be used to create the graphic. Alternatively, graphics may also be applied to an outer acrylic plate that is mounted to the front surface of the acrylic board or mounted to an intermediate plate that is mounted between the outer acrylic plate and the acrylic board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventor: Ralph A. Ector, JR.
  • Patent number: 6817192
    Abstract: A food storage monitoring system device comprising a battery powered digital timer device having an LCD digital readout describing the elapsed days and hours per day, and a reset button to reset the timer. A magnet is permanently attached to the timer device, and removably attached to a ferromagnetic catch having a double sided adhesive tape attached to one face for attaching the catch to a food storage container. A set of devices can be stored on a refrigerator or freezer door. The catch is adhesively attached to a food storage container, and the timer device is magnetically attached to the catch with the timer device started. Upon retrieving the food container and emptying its contents, the timer device and the first magnet portion is returned to the refrigerator or freezer door, and the empty container and the attached catch can be washed in a dishwasher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Inventors: Ralph A. Ector, Jr., Lisa Ector