RALPH M PIDCOCK
Land Surveyors in Allentown, PA

License number
Pennsylvania SU006304E
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Land Surveyor
Address
Address
Allentown, PA 18103

Professional information

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Apparatus For The Retrieval And Refiling Of Documents In Flat File Storage Drawers

US Patent:
5788085, Aug 4, 1998
Filed:
Jul 23, 1996
Appl. No.:
8/684820
Inventors:
Ralph M. Pidcock - Allentown PA
International Classification:
B07C 704
US Classification:
209703
Abstract:
A portable apparatus for retrieving and then later refiling one or more sheets of single or multi-part architectural plans, blueprints, and/or any document from a flat storage file drawer comprising a sheet separator, a first clamping element, and a second clamping element, said sheet separator having a tapered front portion and means for being mounted on at least one transverse member for slidingly coupling to runners of the storage drawer. The portable arrangement allows the removal of a single sheet from a tightly packed stack of sheets without losing the place of the single sheet in the file and to replace the single sheet in the stack of sheets without disturbing the order in which the sheets are arranged.


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Apparatus For The Retrieval And Refiling Of Documents In Flat File Storage Drawers

US Patent:
5341940, Aug 30, 1994
Filed:
Aug 10, 1993
Appl. No.:
8/105848
Inventors:
Ralph M. Pidcock - Allentown PA
International Classification:
B07C 704
US Classification:
209702
Abstract:
A portable arrangement to allow a user to retrieve and then later refile a single sheet of single or multi-part architectural plans, blueprints, and/or any document from a flat storage file drawer. The portable arrangement allows the removal of a single sheet from a tightly packed stack of sheets without losing the place of the single sheet in the file and to replace the single sheet in the stack of sheets without disturbing the order in which the sheets are arranged. A first embodiment comprises an upright rack having opposite feet that are interconnected by a crossbar, a sheet separator, first clamping device, and second clamping device, said sheet separator having a tapered front portion and a device for being mounted on at least one transverse member which in turn has a device for slidingly coupling to runners of the storage drawer. The first clamping device having a surface for clampingly engaging at least one sheet located below the sheet desired to be extracted and the second clamping device having a surface for clampingly engaging at least one sheet located above the sheet desired to be extracted and further device to permit detachable hanging from the crossbar. In a second embodiment a dust cover capable of standing upright is utilized instead of the removable rack.


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Apparatus For Folding And Compacting A Large Dimension Document

US Patent:
5057070, Oct 15, 1991
Filed:
Oct 26, 1990
Appl. No.:
7/603928
Inventors:
Ralph Pidcock - Allentown PA
International Classification:
B65H 4504
US Classification:
493405
Abstract:
A multipurpose template for folding oversized variable linear dimensioned documents, prints or plans adapted to fit over a vertical support surface, such as a room or closet door, which provides two perpendicularly oriented alignment elements fixedly secured to a planar folding surface. The alignment elements display fold line locating indices and sets of graphic pattern folding instructions for folding said oversized documents to a size suitable for mailing or storage with the resulting folded document displaying the legend or title block on the upward facing plate or segment of the folded document. The template also provides a surface for temporary writing with erasable marker, a screen for viewing projected images, and a guide for cutting and trimming such oversized documents.


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Method And Apparatus For Relieving Leg Cramps And Massaging Muscles

US Patent:
6966883, Nov 22, 2005
Filed:
Dec 3, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/308709
Inventors:
Ralph M. Pidcock - Allentown PA, US
International Classification:
A61H015/00
US Classification:
601123, 601128, 601129, 601137, D24211
Abstract:
Removably attached leg cramp relieving and muscle massaging elements with a variable length handle. A non-pinching foot supporting loop combined with the handle permits a user to stretch a leg to alleviate leg cramps. Muscle massaging element combined with the handle permits a user to massage various areas of the body. The massage element can also be used as a foot and leg exercising and blood circulation device.


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Method And Apparatus For Relieving Leg Cramps And Massaging Muscles

US Patent:
8262593, Sep 11, 2012
Filed:
Nov 15, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/274361
Inventors:
Ralph M. Pidcock - Allentown PA, US
International Classification:
A61H 15/00, A61H 7/00
US Classification:
601137, 601123, 601128, 601129
Abstract:
Removably attached leg cramp relieving and muscle massaging elements with a variable length handle. A non-pinching foot supporting loop combined with the handle permits a user to stretch a leg to alleviate leg cramps. Muscle massaging elements combined with the handle permit a user to massage various areas of the body. The massage elements can also be used as a foot and leg exercising and blood circulation devices.


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Cane Holder

US Patent:
6997362, Feb 14, 2006
Filed:
Feb 4, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/066904
Inventors:
Ralph M. Pidcock - Allentown PA, US
International Classification:
A45F 5/00
US Classification:
224607, 224251, 135 66
Abstract:
A cane holding device for temporarily holding a cane in close proximity to the body of the user comprising a cane engaging member having at least two interconnected apertures for holding canes of different shapes and sizes, and a lanyard securable around the neck of the user for holding the cane engaging member. The material from which the cane holder is formed is resilient to allow a cane to be pressed from one aperture or orifice in the cane holder to another.