Patents by Inventor Alan Pettingale

Alan Pettingale 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).

  • Wall tie and method of using and making same
    Patent number: 8209934
    Abstract: A wall tie being a steel rod having a first end and a second end, the first end having a tapered helical screw with a crimped stop located a predetermined length from the end thereof, the crimped stop adapted to retain a stopping means, e.g., a washer. The washer serves as a depth gauge such that when the wall tie is screwed into a stud and the washer reaches the stud it acts as a stop preventing the wall tie from further penetrating the stud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Inventor: Alan Pettingale
  • Wall tie and method of using and making same
    Publication number: 20100212249
    Abstract: A wall tie being a steel rod having a first end and a second end, the first end having a tapered helical screw with a crimped stop located a predetermined length from the end thereof, the crimped stop adapted to retain a stopping means, e.g., a washer. The washer serves as a depth gauge such that when the wall tie is screwed into a stud and the washer reaches the stud it acts as a stop preventing the wall tie from further penetrating the stud.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventor: Alan Pettingale