Patents by Inventor Thomas D. Goebel

Thomas D. Goebel 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).

  • Panel--fastener connector clip
    Patent number: 5707192
    Abstract: A clip is installable on the edge area of a panel to assume a tight or floating condition centered on a fastener hole in the panel. The clip includes at least one prong or similar gripper mechanism designed to hold the clip-panel in place on a fastener while the fastener is being tightened. The clip further includes a pressure limiting mechanism for limiting the pressure exerted by the clip walls on the panel when the fastener is in its final tightened position. The clip can also be used as a fastener means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Margaret M. Vortriede, Roger J. Khami, Thomas D. Goebel