Patents by Inventor Sean Flanigan

Sean Flanigan 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).

  • Patent number: 4928445
    Abstract: A skylight adapted to fit within the opening of a roof or the like having a peripheral curb frame which is fixed to the roof about the opening. The frame is constructed of a plastic material and includes a retainer for securing the skylight cover over the curb frame. A sealing gasket is provided integral with the frame and, in one embodiment, seals between frame sections, and in another embodiment, seals with the skylight glazing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 29, 1990
    Assignee: Wasco Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Sampson, Sean Flanigan
  • Patent number: 4926594
    Abstract: A skylight that may have a domed-type or flat-type glazing and which is adapted to fit within the opening of a roof or the like. The skylight includes a peripheral curb frame that may include a base frame and an operating leaf frame. A retainer is used for securing the skylight cover over the curb frame. The curb frame is preferably constructed of a rigid plastic material having high temperature resistant properties. A glazing cushioning member is disposed between the retainer and the curb frame for providing positioning and cushioning regarding the edge of the glazing. The glazing cushioning member also receives a securing bolt and is dimensioned to control the tightening of the retainer against the glazing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1990
    Assignee: Wasco Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Sampson, Sean Flanigan
  • Patent number: 4896468
    Abstract: A technique for sealing a skylight at its curb frame about an opening in a building and in which the sealing technique is a dry sealing technique. In accordance with the invention, means are provided for directly securing the curb frame to the building. A flexible flashing flange extends from the base of the curb frame and is disposed about the periphery of the curb frame having a plurality of elongated spaced upstanding ribs that form flow diverters extending peripherally about the curb frame. The plurality of elongated spaced upstanding ribs are preferably provided in spaced sets each of a plurality of ribs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1990
    Assignee: Wasco Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Sampson, Sean Flanigan
  • Patent number: 4703592
    Abstract: A technique for sealing a skylight at its curb frame about an opening in a building and in which the sealing technique is a dry sealing technique. In accordance with the invention, means are provided for directly securing the curb frame to the building. A flexible flashing flange extends from the base of the curb frame and is disposed about the periphery of the curb frame having a plurality of elongated spaced upstanding ribs that form flow diverters extending peripherally about the curb frame. The plurality of elongated spaced upstanding ribs are preferably provided in spaced sets each of a plurality of ribs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1987
    Assignee: Wasco Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Sampson, Sean Flanigan
  • Patent number: 4702049
    Abstract: A technique for sealing a skylight at its curb frame about an opening in a building and in which the sealing technique is a dry sealing technique. In accordance with the invention, means are provided for directly securing the curb frame to the building. A flexible flashing flange extends from the base of the curb frame and is disposed about the periphery of the curb frame having a plurality of elongated spaced upstanding ribs that form flow diverters extending peripherally about the curb frame. The plurality of elongated spaced upstanding ribs are preferably provided in spaced sets each of a plurality of ribs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1987
    Assignee: Wasco Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Sampson, Sean Flanigan