Patents by Inventor Patrick Coughlin

Patrick Coughlin 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: 10364556
    Abstract: A mechanical-coupling device is described. The mechanical-coupling device includes a toggle bolt with a fixture in a bolt head that remateably mechanically couples to an attachment tool. The device may further include an anchor nut having an anchor wing or tab. During mechanical coupling of the anchor nut to the bolt with a mounting material, such as a wall, countertop or sink, between the bolt head and the anchor nut, the fixture may convey a pulling force, from the attachment tool, that results in fixing a position of the anchor nut with the anchor wing or tab in a deployed position. Moreover, the fixture may convey a rotational torque, from the attachment tool, about a symmetry axis of the bolt that rotates the bolt relative to the fixed position of the anchor nut so that a distance between the bolt head and the anchor nut decreases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Hunter Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel S. Zavodnick, Alan Zavodnick, Matthew Patrick Coughlin
  • Publication number: 20180328009
    Abstract: A faucet assembly device which includes an adapter having a bolt with an axially extending internally threaded bore, and an anchor tab which extends axially from the bolt and includes a radially extending protrusion is disclosed. The adapter is configured to rotatably mechanically couple to an outer surface of a faucet fixture and mount the faucet fixture through a hole in a barrier such as a countertop or sink from a faucet side of the barrier so that the anchor tab may hold the faucet fixture securely on the barrier. The device may also include an alignment tool which allows measurement of a thickness of the barrier and provides alignment of the adapter on the faucet fixture at a position corresponding to the thickness of the barrier. Also disclosed are kits which include the adapter and alignment tool, and methods of use of the devices and kits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel S. Zavodnik, Alan Zavodnik, Matthew Patrick Coughlin
  • Patent number: 10030369
    Abstract: A faucet assembly device which includes an adapter having a bolt with an axially extending internally threaded bore, and an anchor tab which extends axially from the bolt and includes a radially extending protrusion is disclosed. The adapter is configured to rotatably mechanically couple to an outer surface of a faucet fixture and mount the faucet fixture through a hole in a barrier such as a countertop or sink from a faucet side of the barrier so that the anchor tab may hold the faucet fixture securely on the barrier. The device may also include an alignment tool which allows measurement of a thickness of the barrier and provides alignment of the adapter on the faucet fixture at a position corresponding to the thickness of the barrier. Also disclosed are kits which include the adapter and alignment tool, and methods of use of the devices and kits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Hunter Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel S Zavodnick, Alan Zavodnick, Matthew Patrick Coughlin
  • Publication number: 20160356027
    Abstract: A faucet assembly device which includes an adapter having a bolt with an axially extending internally threaded bore, and an anchor tab which extends axially from the bolt and includes a radially extending protrusion is disclosed. The adapter is configured to rotatably mechanically couple to an outer surface of a faucet fixture and mount the faucet fixture through a hole in a barrier such as a countertop or sink from a faucet side of the barrier so that the anchor tab may hold the faucet fixture securely on the barrier. The device may also include an alignment tool which allows measurement of a thickness of the barrier and provides alignment of the adapter on the faucet fixture at a position corresponding to the thickness of the barrier. Also disclosed are kits which include the adapter and alignment tool, and methods of use of the devices and kits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel S. Zavodnick, Alan Zavodnick, Matthew Patrick Coughlin
  • Publication number: 20160356297
    Abstract: A mechanical-coupling device is described. The mechanical-coupling device includes a toggle bolt with a fixture in a bolt head that remateably mechanically couples to an attachment tool. The device may further include an anchor nut having an anchor wing or tab. During mechanical coupling of the anchor nut to the bolt with a mounting material, such as a wall, countertop or sink, between the bolt head and the anchor nut, the fixture may convey a pulling force, from the attachment tool, that results in fixing a position of the anchor nut with the anchor wing or tab in a deployed position. Moreover, the fixture may convey a rotational torque, from the attachment tool, about a symmetry axis of the bolt that rotates the bolt relative to the fixed position of the anchor nut so that a distance between the bolt head and the anchor nut decreases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel S. Zavodnick, Alan Zavodnick, Matthew Patrick Coughlin
  • Publication number: 20150013067
    Abstract: Non-slip three sided bed skirt is disclosed. The bed skirt comprises the combination of an elongate, planar non-slip material interposable between a box spring and a mattress long a peripheral edge thereof and a layer of decorative textile/fabric depending from one side thereof extending outwardly from the mattress and box spring. Typically, three segments of non-slip material and decorative textile attached thereto are attached to form a three sided bed skirt to fit conventional bedding, although other shapes and sizes are contemplated. The non-slip material is formed from a polymer designed to remain securely in position. The fabric is cut to form a desired length to accommodate a specific box spring size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventor: BRIAN PATRICK COUGHLIN
  • Patent number: 6810707
    Abstract: A tool and process utilizing the tool for forming a compressed-radius hem on a sheet metal assembly is provided. A concave portion on the tool is formed by at least two surfaces that together define a cavity. A flange on the perimeter of an outer panel is initially formed to an approximate perpendicular angle and is then formed to about 45°. In a final forming step, an intermediate portion of the flange is engaged by the cavity and is formed into a compressed-radius hem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignees: Ford Motor Company, Unova Industrial Automation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter A. Friedman, William Faitel, Jaideep Samant, Patrick Coughlin, Phil Wiens, Doug Schrandt, Craig Eugene Miller, Zhiyong Cedric Xia
  • Publication number: 20030209048
    Abstract: A tool and process utilizing the tool for forming a compressed-radius hem on a sheet metal assembly is provided. A concave portion on the tool is formed by at least two surfaces that together define a cavity. A flange on the perimeter of an outer panel is initially formed to an approximate perpendicular angle and is then formed to about 45°. In a final forming step, an intermediate portion of the flange is engaged by the cavity and is formed into a compressed-radius hem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Applicants: Ford Motor Company, UNOVA Industrial Automation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter A. Friedman, William Faitel, Jaideep Samant, Patrick Coughlin, Phil Wiens, Doug Schrandt, Craig Eugene Miller, Zhiyong Cedric Xia
  • Patent number: 6198445
    Abstract: A conformal load bearing antenna structure for attachment to an aircraft having an outer skin. The conformal load bearing antenna structure comprises a top face sheet and an end fed radiating element disposed thereon. Disposed adjacent to the top face sheet is a dielectric and a structural core disposed adjacent to the dielectric. In the preferred embodiment, a bottom face sheet is disposed adjacent to the structural core and an absorber is disposed adjacent to the bottom face sheet. Accordingly, the top face sheet, the dielectric, the structural core, and the bottom face sheet are configured to provide structural strength to the aircraft when the antenna is attached to the outer skin thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Herman Alt, Michael David Durham, Allen John Lockyer, Daniel Patrick Coughlin, James Kenneth Gath, Jayanth Nandalke Kudva
  • Patent number: 6175336
    Abstract: A structural endcap antenna for a vertical tail of an aircraft. The endcap antenna comprises an outer skin having an inner surface and an antenna element disposed adjacent to the inner surface of the outer skin. The antenna element is in electrical communication with an RF signal source. Disposed adjacent to the antenna element is an inner support structure electrically bonded thereto. The antenna element and the inner support structure are excited by the RF signal source and provide structural support to the endcap antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2001
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel Patrick Coughlin, Allen John Lockyer, Michael David Durham, Kevin Herman Alt, Peter Lacombe, Jayanth Nandalke Kudva, Keith Alan Olsen