Patents by Inventor Peter B. Rau

Peter B. Rau 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).

  • Portable cordless electric utility lamp
    Patent number: 5465196
    Abstract: A portable cordless electric utility lamp includes a base having two parts which mate in an assembled condition to define an elongated handle which has a hollow distal end portion receiving a rechargeable battery pack. An elongated light-transmitting tube fits telescopically between cylindrical wall portions and retaining structures on the base parts for holding them together, being affixed thereto by screws. An elongated fluorescent bulb is plugged into the base and disposed in the tube. A cap closes the distal end of the tube and has a foam rubber cushion which seats against the distal end of the bulb for supporting and cushioning it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1995
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark J. Hasenberg, Peter B. Rau
  • Combined snow ski and pole lock assembly
    Patent number: D323612
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1992
    Inventor: Peter B. Rau