Patents by Inventor Richard Ricks

Richard Ricks 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: 20230210205
    Abstract: A jersey for management of perspiration having a perspiration absorption towel. The perspiration absorption towel is removably or permanently affixed along the front interior of the collar of the jersey. The perspiration absorption towel has a collar-region width less than the collar width by an amount which optimizes access to and removability of the perspiration absorption towel. The perspiration absorption towel has a length which relative to the collar-region width which balances usefulness and ease of return to the non-use position of the perspiration absorption towel. Alternatively, the perspiration absorption towel is removably or permanently affixed along the front exterior of the collar of the jersey at its top end and near the bottom hem of the jersey at its bottom end. The perspiration absorption towel has either side indents or a bottom indent to facilitate grasping of the bottom of the perspiration absorption towel for the purpose of detaching its bottom end from the jersey.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventor: Richard Ricks
  • Publication number: 20210259338
    Abstract: A jersey for management of perspiration having a perspiration absorption towel. The perspiration absorption towel is removably or permanently affixed along the front interior of the collar of the jersey. The perspiration absorption towel has a collar-region width less than the collar width by an amount which optimizes access to and removability of the perspiration absorption towel. The perspiration absorption towel has a length which relative to the collar-region width which balances usefulness and ease of return to the non-use position of the perspiration absorption towel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventor: Richard Ricks
  • Publication number: 20180184723
    Abstract: An upper body athletic garment is disclosed with a built-in piece of material that is absorbent on one side and moisture wicking on the other side that acts as a towel allowing the wearer to wipe away perspiration during an athletic or other strenuous activity without needing to stop and locate a towel or cloth. The piece of material is typically attached to the inside of the garment connected at the neck and running all or most of the length of the garment across the chest with the moisture wicking side in contact with the skin to provide passive moisture control. The piece of material can be shaped, located, and fastened in multiple ways and can be duplicated in some versions and run along the sides of the garment. The piece of material can also be fastened and hang either wholly or partially to the outside of the garment and can be attached by means of fasteners, adhesives, or other means or may be stitched or otherwise permanently connected to the garment at the neck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: Richard Ricks
  • Patent number: 9993087
    Abstract: The collapsible tripod fishing seat is adapted for use in water. The collapsible tripod fishing seat is adapted for use during wade fishing. The collapsible tripod fishing seat is adjustable in height. The collapsible tripod fishing seat is collapsible. The collapsible tripod fishing seat is designed to float in the collapsed position. The collapsible tripod fishing seat comprises a plurality of telescopic poles, a plurality of hinge mechanisms, a seat, a tether, and a mesh surface. The plurality of hinge mechanisms, the seat, the tether, and the mesh surface are attached to the plurality of telescopic poles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Inventors: Richard Ricks, Alexandra Ricks