Patents by Inventor Richard P. Tice

Richard P. Tice 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).

  • Patent number: 5541381
    Abstract: A sheet metal working electrode handpiece is described for delivering electric current from a source of electrical energy to a selected location on a sheet metal workpiece. The electrode has an electrically insulated handle with an electrical conductor having a connector for electrical contact with a source of electrical energy. A control switch on the handle provides electrical connection to the source of electrical energy to control delivery of electrical energy to the conductor. A first electrode adapter is provided on the handle, oriented along a first axis. A second electrode adapter is also provided on the handle, oriented along a second axis substantially normal to the first axis. Any one of several sheet metal engageable electrodes may be removably mounted to at least one of the adapters. One such electrode is a dent pulling electrode which includes a shank, threaded at one end to be received in one of the adapters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: U.S. Dent Master, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald L. Galbraith, Richard P. Tice
  • Patent number: 5440091
    Abstract: A sheet metal working electrode handpiece is described for delivering electric current from a source of electrical energy to a selected location on a sheet metal workpiece. The electrode has an electrically insulated handle with an electrical conductor having a connector for electrical contact with a source of electrical energy. A control switch on the handle provides electrical connection to the source of electrical energy to control delivery of electrical energy to the conductor. A first electrode adapter is provided on the handle, oriented along a first axis. A second electrode adapter is also provided on the handle, oriented along a second axis substantially normal to the first axis. Any one of several sheet metal engageable electrodes may be removably mounted to at least one of the adapters. One such electrode is a dent pulling electrode which includes a shank, threaded at one end to be received in one of the adapters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1995
    Assignee: U.S. Dent Master, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald L. Galbraith, Richard P. Tice
  • Patent number: 4339043
    Abstract: A self-contained revolving trommel classifying and sluice type recovery plant is described. The trommel screen is perforated and provided with helical corrugations to subject received placer material to several forces which, combined with sufficient water added through provided nozzles, break up the placer material and expose values to the trommel perforations. The perforations are arranged in a continuous pattern within the length of the trommel. Classified material drops through the perforations into an elongated sluice, along with all the accumulated water used in the classifying-washing process. Values are separated from tailings by corrugations along the sluice length. A suction pump operates with a suction hose and settling tank to recover values from the sluice during operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1982
    Inventors: Richard P. Tice, Isabelle L. Tice
  • Patent number: 4135322
    Abstract: A muzzle charge storage and loading accessory is described for use in storing a single muzzle charge of powder, ball and percussion cap and for facilitating the rapid loading of the single charge into the muzzle loading fire arm. The accessory has compartments designed to separately receive the powder, ball and percussion cap. The accessory has a cylindrical housing section for housing the powder and ball compartments and a slip section for housing the percussion cap and for conveniently attaching the accessory to a shirt pocket or belt. The accessory can be used to place the percussion can directly on the percussion nipple without the sportsman having to handle the percussion cap in his fingers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1979
    Inventors: Richard P. Tice, Donald L. Galbraith
  • Patent number: 4006554
    Abstract: A reusable storage device for a fishhook and attached leader includes an elongated body formed of a semi-rigid material with longitudinally spaced oppositely facing grooves at opposed ends thereof. A hole is formed through the body to receive a hook shank. The hook may be placed through the hole and thereby engaged with the device while the attached leader is wrapped about the body utilizing the opposed grooves for storage purposes. A curved slit is provided through the body extending from one longitudinal edge toward an opposed edge for receiving and securely holding the leader end. One groove may be utilized along with the remainder of the body as a device for assisting in removing a hook from the mouth or throat of a fish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1975
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1977
    Inventors: Richard P. Tice, Donald L. Galbraith
  • Patent number: D302234
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Inventors: Joseph McNamee, Richard P. Tice
  • Patent number: D349906
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: U.S. Dent Master, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald L. Galbraith, Richard P. Tice