Patents by Inventor Ralph Ridenour

Ralph Ridenour 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: 20050011095
    Abstract: An image display device is provided. The device may include a base and a clear transparent member. The transparent member includes a curved surface. At least one light source is in operative connection with the base. The transparent member is operative to supportingly receive at least one image medium in a curved orientation between the light source and the curved surface. In this orientation, the light source is operative to transmit light through the transparent member and the image medium. The device may further include a cover positioned above the transparent member, wherein the cover includes an aperture therethrough. A handle may be in operative connection with the cover. The handle may include a pin which extends through the aperture and which is operative to direct light from the light source through the handle to illuminate the portions of the handle that extend above the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Publication date: January 20, 2005
    Applicant: Universal Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph Ridenour, Phillip McFadden, Hollie Ridenour-McFadden, Joseph Holley
  • Publication number: 20050005489
    Abstract: A method of installing an image display device is provided. The method includes providing at least one image medium. The image medium includes at least one magnetic strip which extends in a loop about the perimeter of the image medium adjacent each edge of the image medium. The method further includes placing the image medium adjacent portions of runners of a suspended ceiling grid which form a rectangular opening beneath a ceiling light fixture. In addition the method includes magnetically adhering the at least one magnetic strip to the portions of the runners, whereby light from the ceiling light fixture is operative to illuminate the image medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Applicant: Universal Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph Ridenour, Phillip McFadden