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).

  • Publication number: 20220386536
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicant: Soles Enterprises, Inc
    Inventors: Ben Soles, Ralph Soles, III
  • Patent number: 11412664
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Soles Enterprises, Inc
    Inventors: Ben Soles, Ralph Soles, III
  • Publication number: 20220183233
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Applicant: Soles Enterprises, Inc
    Inventors: Ben Soles, Ralph Soles, III
  • Patent number: 7673372
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Jason Annes, Ralph Soles
  • Publication number: 20070094931
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Jason Annes, Ralph Soles
  • Patent number: 7143475
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Jason Annes, Ralph Soles
  • Patent number: 6886295
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Ashland Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason L. Annes, Ralph Soles
  • Publication number: 20030213096
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Jason Annes, Ralph Soles
  • Patent number: 6622342
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Ashland Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Annes, Ralph Soles
  • Publication number: 20030145523
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventors: Jason Annes, Ralph Soles
  • Patent number: D996646
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: SOLES ENTERPRISES, INC
    Inventors: Ben Soles, Ralph Soles, III
  • Patent number: D996647
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: SOLES ENTERPRISES, INC
    Inventors: Ben Soles, Ralph Soles, III