Patents by Inventor William Crossley

William Crossley 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).

  • Publication number: 20230383689
    Abstract: A casted thermostatic housing for an engine coolant system. The housing has a plurality of exterior heat dissipating projections. An interior post for contacting a thermostatic element is circular and preferably tapered. The housing is casted metal and is preferably aluminum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: RB Distribution, Inc.
    Inventors: Tam Van Nguyen, Brian Murphy, William Crossley, Bryan McMasters, Sean Cattie, Jessica Miron
  • Publication number: 20220373012
    Abstract: An anchoring device for insertion in a hole provided in a structure such as a wall (hollow or solid) comprises proximal and distal sections. The proximal section includes a head defining an aperture for receiving a fastener, and the distal section includes a pair of expandable wings displaceable between collapsed and expanded positions. Each wing is biased towards its expanded position such that the wings can engage the structural material delimiting the hole or a distal surface of the structure. The distal section comprises, proximally of the wings, a variable-length flexible portion for allowing the wings to engage the distal surface of the structure for various structure thicknesses. The distal section comprises, distally of the wings, a tip section adapted to spread outwardly when engaged by the fastener. The proximal section comprises a pair of legs each having a toothed rack for engaging the structural material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Pierre MCDUFF, Alexandre POLLAK, Lang NGUYEN, William A. CROSSLEY
  • Publication number: 20220034347
    Abstract: An anchor (910) for mounting to a hollow wall (W) made of friable material comprises a proximal flanged end (918) adapted to be engaged by a rotatable tool (B) to rotate the anchor (910) about a longitudinal axis (A) thereof and to cause is to gradually engage the wall (W). The anchor (910) also includes a distal end (912) adapted to cut through the wall (W) as the anchor (910) is rotated, and a shank (920) extending between the proximal and distal ends (918, 912). The shank (920) includes at least one expandable leg (924) that is in a collapsed position thereof when the anchor (910) is rotated to mount it to the wall (W) and that is located distally beyond a non visible surface of the wall (W) once the anchor (910) has been mounted to the wall and is in a first position thereof. The wall anchor (910) includes an outer thread (922) that securely engages the wall (W). A threaded fastener (B), e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Pierre MCDUFF, Richard LABELLE, William A. CROSSLEY, Lang NGUYEN, Michel VILLAGRASA, Andre BOUCHARD
  • Publication number: 20210324894
    Abstract: An anchor (910) for mounting to a hollow wall (W) made of friable material comprises a proximal flanged end (918) adapted to be engaged by a rotatable tool (B) to rotate the anchor (910) about a longitudinal axis (A) thereof and to cause is to gradually engage the wall (W). The anchor (910) also includes a distal end (912) adapted to cut through the wall (W) as the anchor (910) is rotated, and a shank (920) extending between the proximal and distal ends (918, 912). The shank (920) includes at least one expandable leg (924) that is in a collapsed position thereof when the anchor (910) is rotated to mount it to the wall (W) and that is located distally beyond a non visible surface of the wall (W) once the anchor (910) has been mounted to the wall and is in a first position thereof. The wall anchor (910) includes an outer thread (922) that securely engages the wall (W). A threaded fastener (B), e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Pierre MCDUFF, Richard LABELLE, William A. CROSSLEY, Lang NGUYEN, Michel VILLAGRASA, Andre BOUCHARD
  • Patent number: 10900512
    Abstract: An anchor (910) for mounting to a hollow wall (W) made of friable material comprises a proximal flanged end (918) adapted to be engaged by a rotatable tool (B) to rotate the anchor (910) about a longitudinal axis (A) thereof and to cause is to gradually engage the wall (W). The anchor (910) also includes a distal end (912) adapted to cut through the wall (W) as the anchor (910) is rotated, and a shank (920) extending between the proximal and distal ends (918, 912). The shank (920) includes at least one expandable leg (924) that is in a collapsed position thereof when the anchor (910) is rotated to mount it to the wall (W) and that is located distally beyond a non visible surface of the wall (W) once the anchor (910) has been mounted to the wall and is in a first position thereof. The wall anchor (910) includes an outer thread (922) that securely engages the wall (W). A threaded fastener (B), e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: COBRA FIXATIONS CIE LTEE—COBRA ANCHORS CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Richard Labelle, William A. Crossley, Lang Nguyen, Michel Villagrasa, Andre Bouchard
  • Publication number: 20200141435
    Abstract: An anchoring device for insertion in a hole provided in a structure such as a wall (hollow or solid) comprises proximal and distal sections. The proximal section includes a head defining an aperture for receiving a fastener, and the distal section includes a pair of expandable wings displaceable between collapsed and expanded positions. Each wing is biased towards its expanded position such that the wings can engage the structural material delimiting the hole or a distal surface of the structure. The distal section comprises, proximally of the wings, a variable-length flexible portion for allowing the wings to engage the distal surface of the structure for various structure thicknesses. The distal section comprises, distally of the wings, a tip section adapted to spread outwardly when engaged by the fastener. The proximal section comprises a pair of legs each having a toothed rack for engaging the structural material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Pierre MCDUFF, Alexandre POLLAK, Lang NGUYEN, William A. CROSSLEY
  • Patent number: 10294975
    Abstract: An anchoring device for insertion in a hole provided in a structure such as a wall (hollow or solid) comprises proximal and distal sections. The proximal section includes a head defining an aperture for receiving a fastener, and the distal section includes a pair of expandable wings displaceable between collapsed and expanded positions. Each wing is biased towards its expanded position such that the wings can engage the structural material delimiting the hole or a distal surface of the structure. The distal section comprises, proximally of the wings, a variable-length flexible portion for allowing the wings to engage the distal surface of the structure for various structure thicknesses. The distal section comprises, distally of the wings, a tip section adapted to spread outwardly when engaged by the fastener. The proximal section comprises a pair of legs each having a toothed rack for engaging the structural material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: COBRA FIXATIONS CIE LTEE—COBRA ANCHORS CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen, William A. Crossley
  • Publication number: 20170089380
    Abstract: An anchor (910) for mounting to a hollow wall (W) made of friable material comprises a proximal flanged end (918) adapted to be engaged by a rotatable tool (B) to rotate the anchor (910) about a longitudinal axis (A) thereof and to cause is to gradually engage the wall (W). The anchor (910) also includes a distal end (912) adapted to cut through the wall (W) as the anchor (910) is rotated, and a shank (920) extending between the proximal and distal ends (918, 912). The shank (920) includes at least one expandable leg (924) that is in a collapsed position thereof when the anchor (910) is rotated to mount it to the wall (W) and that is located distally beyond a non visible surface of the wall (W) once the anchor (910) has been mounted to the wall and is in a first position thereof. The wall anchor (910) includes an outer thread (922) that securely engages the wall (W). A threaded fastener (B), e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Applicant: COBRA FIXATIONS CIELTEE-COBRA ANCHORS CO, LTD.
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Richard LaBelle, William Crossley, Lang Nguyen, Michel Villagrasa, Andre Bouchard
  • Publication number: 20170051772
    Abstract: An anchor (910) for mounting to a hollow wall (W) made of friable material comprises a proximal flanged end (918) adapted to be engaged by a rotatable tool (B) to rotate the anchor (910) about a longitudinal axis (A) thereof and to cause is to gradually engage the wall (W). The anchor (910) also includes a distal end (912) adapted to cut through the wall (W) as the anchor (910) is rotated, and a shank (920) extending between the proximal and distal ends (918, 912). The shank (920) includes at least one expandable leg (924) that is in a collapsed position thereof when the anchor (910) is rotated to mount it to the wall (W) and that is located distally beyond a non visible surface of the wall (W) once the anchor (910) has been mounted to the wall and is in a first position thereof. The wall anchor (910) includes an outer thread (922) that securely engages the wall (W). A threaded fastener (B), e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: COBRA FIXATIONS CIE LTEE - COBRA ANCHORS CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Pierre MCDUFF, Richard LABELLE, William A. CROSSLEY, Lang NGUYEN, Michel VILLAGRASA, Andre BOUCHARD
  • Publication number: 20170023044
    Abstract: An anchoring device for insertion in a hole provided in a structure such as a wall (hollow or solid) comprises proximal and distal sections. The proximal section includes a head defining an aperture for receiving a fastener, and the distal section includes a pair of expandable wings displaceable between collapsed and expanded positions. Each wing is biased towards its expanded position such that the wings can engage the structural material delimiting the hole or a distal surface of the structure. The distal section comprises, proximally of the wings, a variable-length flexible portion for allowing the wings to engage the distal surface of the structure for various structure thicknesses. The distal section comprises, distally of the wings, a tip section adapted to spread outwardly when engaged by the fastener. The proximal section comprises a pair of legs each having a toothed rack for engaging the structural material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Pierre MCDUFF, Alexandre POLLAK, Lang NGUYEN, William A. CROSSLEY
  • Patent number: 9353782
    Abstract: An anchor for mounting to a hollow wall made of friable material comprises a proximal flanged end adapted to be engaged by a rotatable tool to rotate the anchor about a longitudinal axis thereof and to cause is to gradually engage the wall. The anchor also includes a distal end adapted to cut through the wall as the anchor is rotated, and a shank extending between the proximal and distal ends. The shank includes at least one expandable leg that is in a collapsed position thereof when the anchor is rotated to mount it to the wall and that is located distally beyond a non visible surface of the wall once the anchor has been mounted to the wall and is in a first position thereof. The wall anchor includes an outer thread that securely engages the wall. A threaded fastener, e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignees: COBRA FIXATIONS CIE LTEE, COBRA CANCHORS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Richard Labelle, William A. Crossley, Lang Nguyen, Michel Villagrasa, Andre Bouchard
  • Publication number: 20120257944
    Abstract: An anchoring device for insertion in a hole provided in a structure such as a wall (hollow or solid) comprises proximal and distal sections. The proximal section includes a head defining an aperture for receiving a fastener, and the distal section includes a pair of expandable wings displaceable between collapsed and expanded positions. Each wing is biased towards its expanded position such that the wings can engage the structural material delimiting the hole or a distal surface of the structure. The distal section comprises, proximally of the wings, a variable-length flexible portion for allowing the wings to engage the distal surface of the structure for various structure thicknesses. The distal section comprises, distally of the wings, a tip section adapted to spread outwardly when engaged by the fastener. The proximal section comprises a pair of legs each having a toothed rack for engaging the structural material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: COBRA FIXATIONS CIE LTEE-COBRA ANCHORS CO. LTD
    Inventors: Pierre McDUFF, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen, William A. Crossley
  • Patent number: 8142122
    Abstract: An anchoring device for insertion in a hole provided in a structure such as a wall (hollow or solid) comprises proximal and distal sections. The proximal section includes a head defining an aperture for receiving a fastener, and the distal section includes a pair of expandable wings displaceable between collapsed and expanded positions. Each wing is biased towards its expanded position such that the wings can engage the structural material delimiting the hole or a distal surface of the structure. The distal section comprises, proximally of the wings, a variable-length flexible portion for allowing the wings to engage the distal surface of the structure for various structure thicknesses. The distal section comprises, distally of the wings, a tip section adapted to spread outwardly when engaged by the fastener. The proximal section comprises a pair of legs each having a toothed rack for engaging the structural material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Cobra Fixations Cie Ltee-Cobra Anchors Co. Ltd
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen, William A. Crossley
  • Publication number: 20100303574
    Abstract: An anchor for mounting to a hollow wall made of friable material comprises a proximal flanged end adapted to be engaged by a rotatable tool to rotate the anchor about a longitudinal axis thereof and to cause is to gradually engage the wall. The anchor also includes a distal end adapted to cut through the wall as the anchor is rotated, and a shank extending between the proximal and distal ends. The shank includes at least one expandable leg that is in a collapsed position thereof when the anchor is rotated to mount it to the wall and that is located distally beyond a non visible surface of the wall once the anchor has been mounted to the wall and is in a first position thereof. The wall anchor includes an outer thread that securely engages the wall. A threaded fastener, e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: Cobra Fixations Cie Ltee-Cobra Anchors Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Pierre McDUFF, Richard LABELLE, William A. CROSSLEY, Lang NGUYEN, Michel VILLAGRASA, Andre BOUCHARD
  • Patent number: 7654781
    Abstract: An anchor (910) for mounting to a hollow wall (W) made of friable material comprises a proximal flanged end (918) adapted to be engaged by a rotatable tool (B) to rotate the anchor (910) about a longitudinal axis (A) thereof and to cause is to gradually engage the wall (W). The anchor (910) also includes a distal end (912) adapted to cut through the wall (W) as the anchor (910) is rotated, and a shank (920) extending between the proximal and distal ends (918, 912). The shank (920) includes at least one expandable leg (924) that is in a collapsed position thereof when the anchor (910) is rotated to mount it to the wall (W) and that is located distally beyond a non visible surface of the wall (W) once the anchor (910) has been mounted to the wall and is in a first position thereof. The wall anchor (910) includes an outer thread (922) that securely engages the wall (W). A threaded fastener (B), e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Cobra Fixations Cie Ltee-Cobra Anchors Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Richard Labelle, William A. Crossley, Lang Nguyen, Michel Villagrasa, Andre Bouchard
  • Publication number: 20090324359
    Abstract: An anchoring device for insertion in a hole provided in a structure such as a wall (hollow or solid) comprises proximal and distal sections. The proximal section includes a head defining an aperture for receiving a fastener, and the distal section includes a pair of expandable wings displaceable between collapsed and expanded positions. Each wing is biased towards its expanded position such that the wings can engage the structural material delimiting the hole or a distal surface of the structure. The distal section comprises, proximally of the wings, a variable-length flexible portion for allowing the wings to engage the distal surface of the structure for various structure thicknesses. The distal section comprises, distally of the wings, a tip section adapted to spread outwardly when engaged by the fastener. The proximal section comprises a pair of legs each having a toothed rack for engaging the structural material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen, William A. Crossley
  • Patent number: 7600956
    Abstract: An anchoring device for insertion in a hole provided in a structure such as a wall (hollow or solid) comprises proximal and distal sections. The proximal section includes a head defining an aperture for receiving a fastener, and the distal section includes a pair of expandable wings displaceable between collapsed and expanded positions. Each wing is biased towards its expanded position such that the wings can engage the structural material delimiting the hole or a distal surface of the structure. The distal section comprises, proximally of the wings, a variable-length flexible portion for allowing the wings to engage the distal surface of the structure for various structure thicknesses. The distal section comprises, distally of the wings, a tip section adapted to spread outwardly when engaged by the fastener. The proximal section comprises a pair of legs each having a toothed rack for engaging the structural material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Cobra Anchors Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen, William A. Crossley
  • Publication number: 20070166122
    Abstract: An anchoring device for insertion in a hole provided in a structure such as a wall (hollow or solid) comprises proximal and distal sections. The proximal section includes a head defining an aperture for receiving a fastener, and the distal section includes a pair of expandable wings displaceable between collapsed and expanded positions. Each wing is biased towards its expanded position such that the wings can engage the structural material delimiting the hole or a distal surface of the structure. The distal section comprises, proximally of the wings, a variable-length flexible portion for allowing the wings to engage the distal surface of the structure for various structure thicknesses. The distal section comprises, distally of the wings, a tip section adapted to spread outwardly when engaged by the fastener. The proximal section comprises a pair of legs each having a toothed rack for engaging the structural material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Applicant: Cobra Fixations Cie Ltee - Cobra Anchors Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen, William Crossley
  • Publication number: 20060137258
    Abstract: A gutter cleaning shutter, made from a durable material, is disclosed. It consists of a rigid frame (1) with an internal sliding plate (2) The shutters are fitted to the ends of roof gutters (3) instead of gutter stop ends. The gutter cleaning shutter with sliding plate in place provides normal gutter operation. Opening the sliding plate provides an unobstructed outlet to enable gutters to be cleaned by propelling accumulated rubbish along the gutter and out through the open shutter frame. A strong jet of water from a garden hose would be the recommended method of propelling the rubbish during cleaning. Sealing plates (5) are placed over the tops of downpipes to prevent rubbish falling into the drainage system. When cleaning is completed the sealing plates (5) are removed, and the sliding plate (2) in the cleaning shutter frame (1) closed restoring the normal operation of the roof drainage system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventor: William Crossley
  • Publication number: 20060072979
    Abstract: An anchor (910) for mounting to a hollow wall (W) made of friable material comprises a proximal flanged end (918) adapted to be engaged by a rotatable tool (B) to rotate the anchor (910) about a longitudinal axis (A) thereof and to cause is to gradually engage the wall (W). The anchor (910) also includes a distal end (912) adapted to cut through the wall (W) as the anchor (910) is rotated, and a shank (920) extending between the proximal and distal ends (918, 912). The shank (920) includes at least one expandable leg (924) that is in a collapsed position thereof when the anchor (910) is rotated to mount it to the wall (W) and that is located distally beyond a non visible surface of the wall (W) once the anchor (910) has been mounted to the wall and is in a first position thereof. The wall anchor (910) includes an outer thread (922) that securely engages the wall (W). A threaded fastener (B), e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Applicant: COBRA FIXATIONS CIE LTEE-CORBA ANCHORS CO. LTD
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Richard Labelle, William Crossley, Lang Nguyen, Michel Villagrasa, Andre Bouchard