Patents by Inventor Darin B. Rice

Darin B. Rice 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).

  • Vehicle window apparatus
    Patent number: 11292320
    Abstract: A vehicle window apparatus for a vehicle body utilizing a frame having an elongated channel that holds a glass sheet. The glass sheet includes a resilient cover which interacts with the groove of the elongated channel and is held in the groove by a clamp. A gasket and a resilient member form a moisture barrier on either side of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Inventor: Darin B. Rice
  • Apparatus for supporting and pulling a tow rope
    Patent number: 7197998
    Abstract: Tow rope rewinder apparatus includes a spool driven by an electric motor. The motor becomes deenergized after tension of the tow rope reaches a predetermined magnitude.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Inventor: Darin B. Rice
  • Replacement module for replacing structure at the rear of an automobile
    Patent number: 5707101
    Abstract: A replacement module for replacing structure at the rear of an automobile includes a substantially rigid frame member, a module window positionable on the frame member to cover a window opening defined by the frame member, and connector structure for releasable connecting the module window to the frame member with the module window covering the window opening. A pocket is incorporated in the module to retain the module window when the module window is removed from the window opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Inventor: Darin B. Rice
  • Automobile window replacement module
    Patent number: D369774
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Inventor: Darin B. Rice
  • Rear window replacement module for an automobile
    Patent number: D371757
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1996
    Inventor: Darin B. Rice