Patents by Inventor Thomas Ritchey

Thomas Ritchey 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).

  • Seat attachment device
    Patent number: 9845126
    Abstract: A seat attachment device is provided that uses a single bolt to secure the seat rails to the seat attachment device and the seat attachment device to a post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: RITCHEY DESIGN, INC.
    Inventor: Thomas Ritchey
  • System and method for connecting parts
    Patent number: 8794652
    Abstract: A system and method for connecting dissimilar materials is described. In one embodiment, the system may be used to produce a break apart frame that includes a first section and a second part which is disengagably connected to the first part by fastening members. The first part includes a head tube, a top tube and a down tube. The second section includes a bottom bracket, a seat tube, a pair of seat stays and a pair of chain stays. A connection tube extends from the bottom bracket so as to be disengagably connected to the down tube. An end tube is connected to the seat tube and disengagably connected to the seat tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Ritchey Designs, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Ritchey
  • Seat attachment device
    Patent number: 8714640
    Abstract: A seat attachment device is provided that uses a single bolt to secure the seat rails to the seat attachment device and the seat attachment device to a post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Ritchey Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Ritchey
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING PARTS
    Publication number: 20100295268
    Abstract: A system and method for connecting dissimilar materials is described. In one embodiment, the system may be used to produce a break apart frame that includes a first section and a second part which is disengagably connected to the first part by fastening members. The first part includes a head tube, a top tube and a down tube. The second section includes a bottom bracket, a seat tube, a pair of seat stays and a pair of chain stays. A connection tube extends from the bottom bracket so as to be disengagably connected to the down tube. An end tube is connected to the seat tube and disengagably connected to the seat tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: RITCHEY DESIGN, INC.
    Inventor: Thomas Ritchey
  • System and method for connecting parts
    Patent number: 7722070
    Abstract: A system and method for connecting dissimilar materials is described. In one embodiment, the system may be used to produce a break apart frame that includes a first section and a second part which is disengagably connected to the first part by fastening members. The first part includes a head tube, a top tube and a down tube. The second section includes a bottom bracket, a seat tube, a pair of seat stays and a pair of chain stays. A connection tube extends from the bottom bracket so as to be disengagably connected to the down tube. An end tube is connected to the seat tube and disengagably connected to the seat tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Ritchey Designs, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Ritchey
  • Seat attachment device
    Publication number: 20070138846
    Abstract: A seat attachment device is provided that uses a single bolt to secure the seat rails to the seat attachment device and the seat attachment device to a post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventor: Thomas Ritchey
  • System and method for connecting parts
    Publication number: 20070029753
    Abstract: A system and method for connecting dissimilar materials is described. In one embodiment, the system may be used to produce a break apart frame that includes a first section and a second part which is disengagably connected to the first part by fastening members. The first part includes a head tube, a top tube and a down tube. The second section includes a bottom bracket, a seat tube, a pair of seat stays and a pair of chain stays. A connection tube extends from the bottom bracket so as to be disengagably connected to the down tube. An end tube is connected to the seat tube and disengagably connected to the seat tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Thomas Ritchey
  • System and method for connecting parts
    Publication number: 20050206121
    Abstract: A system and method for connecting dissimilar materials is described. In one embodiment, the system may be used to produce a break apart frame that includes a first section and a second part which is disengagably connected to the first part by fastening members. The first part includes a head tube, a top tube and a down tube. The second section includes a bottom bracket, a seat tube, a pair of seat stays and a pair of chain stays. A connection tube extends from the bottom bracket so as to be disengagably connected to the down tube. An end tube is connected to the seat tube and disengagably connected to the seat tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: Thomas Ritchey
  • System and method for connecting parts
    Patent number: 6886844
    Abstract: A system and method for connecting dissimilar materials is described. In one embodiment, the system may be used to produce a break apart frame that includes a first section and a second part which is disengagably connected to the first part by fastening members. The first part includes a head tube, a top tube and a down tube. The second section includes a bottom bracket, a seat tube, a pair of seat stays and a pair of chain stays. A connection tube extends from the bottom bracket so as to be disengagably connected to the down tube. An end tube is connected to the seat tube and disengagably connected to the seat tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Ritchey Designs, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Ritchey
  • System and method for connecting parts
    Publication number: 20030080531
    Abstract: A system and method for connecting dissimilar materials is described. In one embodiment, the system may be used to produce a break apart frame that includes a first section and a second part which is disengagably connected to the first part by fastening members. The first part includes a head tube, a top tube and a down tube. The second section includes a bottom bracket, a seat tube, a pair of seat stays and a pair of chain stays. A connection tube extends from the bottom bracket so as to be disengagably connected to the down tube. An end tube is connected to the seat tube and disengagably connected to the seat tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: Thomas Ritchey