Patents by Inventor Mark P. Rau

Mark P. 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).

  • Access panel
    Patent number: 10921038
    Abstract: A system comprises: a molded tub (92A; 92B) comprising: a base (96); a sidewall (98) extending from the base; and a mounting flange (94) extending from the sidewall; a pre-molded expanded material insert (162, 164; 220, 222; 700, 702) within the tub; and a cover (90A; 90B) over the insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Carrier Corporation
    Inventor: Mark P. Rau
  • Access Panel
    Publication number: 20190041115
    Abstract: A system comprises: a molded tub (92A; 92B) comprising: a base (96); a sidewall (98) extending from the base; and a mounting flange (94) extending from the sidewall; a pre-molded expanded material insert (162, 164; 220, 222; 700, 702) within the tub; and a cover (90A; 90B) over the insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Applicant: Carrier Corporation
    Inventor: Mark P. Rau
  • SWITCH CONVERSION APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20190035566
    Abstract: A switch conversion apparatus including an interface device, a mounting plate configured to mount to a toggle switch and including at least one aperture for receiving a toggle arm of a toggle switch, and an actuator plate configured to slidably engage the mounting plate and including at least one aperture for receiving and engaging a toggle arm of a toggle switch when engaged by the interface device so as to transition the state of the switch. Other embodiments of a switch conversion apparatus include one or more mechanical, electrical, and/or pneumatic timers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: Effortless Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Mahle, Mark P. Rau, Craig F. Hofmann, Craig Person, John F. Kasper, Daniel John Bentley, Scott D. Reiner, Christopher J. Lundgren