Patents by Inventor Ronald J. Ricks

Ronald J. 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).

  • Sealing member for enclosures
    Patent number: 7442884
    Abstract: A seal includes a body having an exterior surface configured for sealing engagement with an entry port of an enclosure. A plurality of passages extend from a first end of the body to a second end of the body. Each of the plurality of passages is configured to receive at least one component therein. A body slit extends from the first end to the second end, and passes through the body from the exterior surface to an interior point in the body. A plurality of passage slits extend from the first end to the second end. Each of the plurality of passage slits pass through the body from the interior point in the body to a corresponding one of the plurality of passages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Shirley E. Ball, Sidney J. Berglund, Dean C. Krenz, Ronald J. Ricks