Patents by Inventor Daniel L. Rap

Daniel L. Rap 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).

  • Sunroof and method of installing same
    Patent number: 5299396
    Abstract: Components for a multiple window unit sunroof are pre-assembled at the factory and include a support frame having vertical beam members which have water weep channels on their top faces for routing away from the sunroof moisture entering under the glazing panel adjacent side edges which overlap the drain channel. The support frame is snugly received in a boot. Removable locator jigs are attached to the perimeter frame of the glazing panels to position them and hold them while mounting flanges are being installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1994
    Assignee: Pella Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel L. Rap, Mearl Minter