Patents by Inventor Gerard E. Attanasio

Gerard E. Attanasio 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).

  • Structural fasteners and components thereof
    Patent number: 7841818
    Abstract: A captive structural fastener including an integral hold-out feature is provided. The fastener includes a stud assembly including a stud, a retaining ring including two oppositely disposed tabs protruding toward the center of the retaining ring, a first sleeve that is matingly engageable with a second sleeve, the second sleeve including an inwardly disposed channel for receiving the retaining ring; and a receptacle assembly, the receptacle assembly including a bracket constructed and arranged to be secured to a panel, an internally threaded nut, a retaining clamp for securing the nut in the bracket, and a grommet assembly including means defining a bore for receiving the stud therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Pilgrim Screw Corporation
    Inventor: Gerard E. Attanasio
  • STRUCTURAL FASTENERS AND COMPONENTS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20090074537
    Abstract: A captive structural fastener including an integral hold-out feature is provided. The fastener includes a stud assembly including a stud, a retaining ring including two oppositely disposed tabs protruding toward the center of the retaining ring, a first sleeve that is matingly engageable with a second sleeve, the second sleeve including an inwardly disposed channel for receiving the retaining ring; and a receptacle assembly, the receptacle assembly including a bracket constructed and arranged to be secured to a panel, an internally threaded nut, a retaining clamp for securing the nut in the bracket, and a grommet assembly including means defining a bore for receiving the stud therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: Pilgrim Screw Corporation
    Inventor: Gerard E. Attanasio
  • Structural fasteners and components thereof
    Patent number: 7462008
    Abstract: A captive structural fastener includes an integral hold-out feature. The fastener includes a stud assembly including a stud, a retaining ring including two oppositely disposed tabs protruding toward the center of the retaining ring, a first sleeve that is mainly engageable with a second sleeve, the second sleeve including an inwardly disposed channel for receiving the retaining ring; and a receptacle assembly, the receptacle assembly including a bracket constructed and arranged to be secured to a panel, an internally threaded nut, a retaining clamp for securing the nut in the bracket, and a grommet assembly having a bore for receiving the stud therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Pilgrim Screw Corporation
    Inventor: Gerard E. Attanasio
  • Fastening assemblies and components thereof
    Patent number: 6860689
    Abstract: A fastening assembly is provided. The fastening assembly includes provision for a stud to be positioned in a plurality of predetermined extended positions, minimizing the amount of clearance required for removing a cover from a substructure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Pilgrim Screw Corporation
    Inventor: Gerard E. Attanasio