Patents by Inventor Dennis I. Draper

Dennis I. Draper 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).

  • Patent number: 5676539
    Abstract: A gas burner is interconnected with structure such as a range top wall or mixing tube flange by interengagement of a mounting projection and a locking hole. The locking hole has an entry portion and a narrower capture portion. The mounting projection has a neck portion and an enlarged head portion. The enlarged head portion is inserted through the entry portion of the locking hole and the neck portion is then shifted into the capture portion to accomplish a locking function. In one arrangement the gas burner is of mild cold rolled steel and the mounting projection is formed integral and of one single piece with the burner wall. In another arrangement, the burner is formed of galvanized or stainless steel, and the locking projection is formed integral and of one single piece with the cooperating mounting element. In another arrangement, the burner is supported by a bracket having mounting projections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Assignee: Harper-Wyman Company
    Inventor: Dennis I. Draper