Patents by Inventor Rick A. Lappin

Rick A. Lappin 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).

  • Publication number: 20210372134
    Abstract: A siding clip may include at least one tab having a tab through hole, a base having at least one base through hole, and a side portion affixed to an edge of the at least one tab at a first side portion end and to an edge of the base at a second side portion end, thereby forming a gap between the at least one tab and the base. The tab through hole is disposed opposite to one of the at least one base through holes. The siding clip further includes at least one coupling flange having a plane parallel to a plane of the at least one tab, and having at least one insertion feature. The at least one coupling flange is disposed in a direction opposite to a direction of the at least one tab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Petros D. Kotiadis, Rick A. Lappin, Eric J. Helda, Eric L. Niederer
  • Patent number: 11111677
    Abstract: A siding clip may include at least one tab having a tab through hole, a base having at least one base through hole, and a side portion affixed to an edge of the at least one tab at a first side portion end and to an edge of the base at a second side portion end, thereby forming a gap between the at least one tab and the base. The tab through hole is disposed opposite to one of the at least one base through holes. The siding clip further includes at least one coupling flange having a plane parallel to a plane of the at least one tab, and having at least one insertion feature. The at least one coupling flange is disposed in a direction opposite to a direction of the at least one tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Fiber Composites, LLC
    Inventors: Petros D. Kotiadis, Rick A. Lappin, Eric J. Helda, Eric L. Niederer
  • Publication number: 20200087922
    Abstract: A siding clip may include at least one tab having a tab through hole, a base having at least one base through hole, and a side portion affixed to an edge of the at least one tab at a first side portion end and to an edge of the base at a second side portion end, thereby forming a gap between the at least one tab and the base. The tab through hole is disposed opposite to one of the at least one base through holes. The siding clip further includes at least one coupling flange having a plane parallel to a plane of the at least one tab, and having at least one insertion feature. The at least one coupling flange is disposed in a direction opposite to a direction of the at least one tab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Petros D. Kotiadis, Rick A. Lappin, Eric J. Helda, Eric L. Niederer
  • Publication number: 20110073824
    Abstract: A connector for attaching a hollow baluster to a hollow rail in an extruded railing system includes two sections. A plug portion is adapted to be received in an end of the hollow baluster. A projection is adapted to be received in an aperture formed through a wall of the hollow rail. The projection may include a resilient tab configured to engage an interior surface of the hollow rail when received therein. In one embodiment, the plug portion and projection have axes that are not collinear and form an included angle. An outer taper of the plug portion allows for installation in stairway railing systems having ramp angles that deviate from the nominal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventors: Rick A. Lappin, Douglas Mancosh, Francis E. Loftus, Jim Fattori
  • Patent number: 5875602
    Abstract: A clip is provided for the channeling of water flow in assembled vinyl siding trim accessories, the clip having a first end segment which forms a detachable retention fastener, and a second end segment formed for the channeling of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Rick A. Lappin, Robert Werner
  • Patent number: D625989
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Fiber Composites, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Mancosh, Rick A. Lappin
  • Patent number: D427893
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Rick A. Lappin, Robert Werner