Patents by Inventor William J. Cossart

William J. Cossart 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: 8151425
    Abstract: Improved methods and apparatus for installing fasteners are disclosed. In one general aspect, a method of installing fasteners in partitions is presented. This method includes providing a threaded fastener having a first end engaged with an anchoring nut and a head at a second end. A driver head engages with the head of the threaded fastener with a driver head, and the anchor nut is then pushed through an opening to a second side of the partition. The driver head is used to then simultaneously both draw the head of the threaded fastener away from the partition and turn the head of the fastener to advance the fastener through the anchoring nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventor: William J. Cossart
  • Publication number: 20100122445
    Abstract: Improved methods and apparatus for installing fasteners are disclosed. In one general aspect, a threaded fastener has a first end for engaging an anchor and includes means for turning the fastener at a second end. Also included are means for simultaneously both drawing the threaded fastener away from the anchoring means and turning the threaded fastener with respect to the anchoring means to advance the fastener through the anchoring nut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: William J. Cossart