Patents by Inventor Ralph Soles
Ralph Soles 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).
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Publication number: 20220386536Abstract: A fill under tarp for grain and grain storage system is disclosed. The fill under has a tarp body with a plurality of tarp sections having an inner edge extending to a terminal outer edge defining an outer perimeter. A tarp section seam is disposed between tarp sections. A yoke having a center and opposing inner and outer terminal edges is disposed generally in the center of the tarp body and configured for strengthening the tarp body. A corner of the outer terminal edge of the yoke is disposed coincident with the tarp section seam. A transition seam is disposed between the outer terminal edge of the yoke and inner edge of the tarp body. An opening in the yoke has an outer circumference coincident with the inner edge of the yoke so that the opening is configured to receive grain for storing underneath the fill under tarp.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Applicant: Soles Enterprises, IncInventors: Ben Soles, Ralph Soles, III
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Patent number: 11412664Abstract: A fill under tarp for grain and grain storage system is disclosed. The fill under has a tarp body with a plurality of tarp sections having an inner edge extending to a terminal outer edge defining an outer perimeter. A tarp section seam is disposed between tarp sections. A yoke having a center and opposing inner and outer terminal edges is disposed generally in the center of the tarp body and configured for strengthening the tarp body. A corner of the outer terminal edge of the yoke is disposed coincident with the tarp section seam. A transition seam is disposed between the outer terminal edge of the yoke and inner edge of the tarp body. An opening in the yoke has an outer circumference coincident with the inner edge of the yoke so that the opening is configured to receive grain for storing underneath the fill under tarp.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Soles Enterprises, IncInventors: Ben Soles, Ralph Soles, III
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Publication number: 20220183233Abstract: A fill under tarp for grain and grain storage system is disclosed. The fill under has a tarp body with a plurality of tarp sections having an inner edge extending to a terminal outer edge defining an outer perimeter. A tarp section seam is disposed between tarp sections. A yoke having a center and opposing inner and outer terminal edges is disposed generally in the center of the tarp body and configured for strengthening the tarp body. A corner of the outer terminal edge of the yoke is disposed coincident with the tarp section seam. A transition seam is disposed between the outer terminal edge of the yoke and inner edge of the tarp body. An opening in the yoke has an outer circumference coincident with the inner edge of the yoke so that the opening is configured to receive grain for storing underneath the fill under tarp.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2020Publication date: June 16, 2022Applicant: Soles Enterprises, IncInventors: Ben Soles, Ralph Soles, III
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Patent number: 7673372Abstract: A sash balance brake shoe assembly (2) is disclosed for counterbalancing a sash window (3) slidably supported within a master frame (5). The assembly generally includes a balance assembly preferably in the form of a block and tackle balance assembly (7) and a brake shoe (28). The balance assembly has a balance channel (6). The brake shoe (28) has an extension member (36) that is received by the balance channel (6). A fastener (42) directly connects the brake shoe (28) to the balance channel (6).Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2006Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Newell Operating CompanyInventors: Jason Annes, Ralph Soles
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Publication number: 20070094931Abstract: A sash balance brake shoe assembly (2) is disclosed for counterbalancing a sash window (3) slidably supported within a master frame (5). The assembly generally includes a balance assembly preferably in the form of a block and tackle balance assembly (7) and a brake shoe (28). The balance assembly has a balance channel (6). The brake shoe (28) has an extension member (36) that is received by the balance channel (6). A fastener (42) directly connects the brake shoe (28) to the balance channel (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Jason Annes, Ralph Soles
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Patent number: 7143475Abstract: A sash balance brake shoe assembly (2) is disclosed for counterbalancing a sash window (3) slidably supported within a master frame (5). The assembly generally includes a balance assembly preferably in the form of a block and tackle balance assembly (7) and a brake shoe (28). The balance assembly has a balance channel (6). The brake shoe (28) has an extension member (36) that is received by the balance channel (6). A fastener (42) directly connects the brake shoe (28) to the balance channel (6).Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2003Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Newell Operating CompanyInventors: Jason Annes, Ralph Soles
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Patent number: 6886295Abstract: A brake assembly (24) locks a slidable sash window (14) within a track (16) of a frame (12). The track (16) has a pair of spaced apart, opposed sidewalls (20), the brake assembly (24) includes a slider body (28) adapted for slidable motion within the track (16). The slider body (28) has a central opening (34) extending from a front face (36) to a rear face (38) and has a side opening (46) adjacent to the central opening (34). The assembly also includes a brake member (30) comprising a spring having a braking surface (58), and mounted within the slider body (28) such that the braking surface (58) is adapted for reciprocal lateral movement through the side opening (46).Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2002Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Assignee: Ashland Products, Inc.Inventors: Jason L. Annes, Ralph Soles
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Publication number: 20030213096Abstract: A sash balance brake shoe assembly (2) is disclosed for counterbalancing a sash window (3) slidably supported within a master frame (5). The assembly generally includes a balance assembly preferably in the form of a block and tackle balance assembly (7) and a brake shoe (28). The balance assembly has a balance channel (6). The brake shoe (28) has an extension member (36) that is received by the balance channel (6). A fastener (42) directly connects the brake shoe (28) to the balance channel (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2003Publication date: November 20, 2003Inventors: Jason Annes, Ralph Soles
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Patent number: 6622342Abstract: A sash balance brake shoe assembly (2) is disclosed for counterbalancing a sash window (3) slidably supported within a master frame (5). The assembly generally includes a balance assembly preferably in the form of a block and tackle balance assembly (7) and a brake shoe (28). The balance assembly has a balance channel (6). The brake shoe (28) has an extension member (36) that is received by the balance channel (6). A fastener (42) directly connects the brake shoe (28) to the balance channel (6).Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2001Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: Ashland Products, Inc.Inventors: Jason Annes, Ralph Soles
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Publication number: 20030145523Abstract: A brake assembly (24) is provided for locking a slidable sash window (14) within a track (16) of a frame (12). The track (16) has a pair of spaced apart, opposed sidewalls (20), the brake assembly (24) includes a slider body (28) adapted for slidable motion within the track (16). The slider body (28) has a central opening (34) extending from a front face (36) to a rear face (38) and has a side opening (46) adjacent to the central opening (34). The assembly also includes a brake member (30) comprising a spring having a braking surface (58), and mounted within the slider body (28) such that the braking surface (58) is adapted for reciprocal lateral movement through the side opening (46).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2002Publication date: August 7, 2003Inventors: Jason Annes, Ralph Soles
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Patent number: D996646Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2020Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: SOLES ENTERPRISES, INCInventors: Ben Soles, Ralph Soles, III
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Patent number: D996647Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2022Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: SOLES ENTERPRISES, INCInventors: Ben Soles, Ralph Soles, III