Patents by Inventor Ronald L. Ridings

Ronald L. Ridings 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).

  • Cathedral ceiling adapter
    Patent number: 5090654
    Abstract: Apparatus for mounting ceiling fans to cathedral ceilings with steep pitch angles connected between a ball-joint and the fan down rod. At the point where the apparatus interconnects with the ball-joint, the apparatus includes means for permitting the apparatus and ball-joint to pivot to a greater angle within the ceiling hanger, allowing a ceiling fan attached thereto to be vertically suspended from cathedral ceilings having steep pitch angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1992
    Assignee: Craftmade International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald L. Ridings, Robert M. Fitzpatrick