Patents by Inventor Alexander W. Sherrill

Alexander W. Sherrill 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).

  • Fastening clip
    Patent number: 11105354
    Abstract: A fastening clip is configured to securely couple a first component to a second component. The fastening clip includes a first frame connected to an opposed second frame by an arcuate transition beam. Each of the first and second frames includes an exterior contact finger that is configured to securely abut into a first outer surface of the first component around at least a portion of a first opening formed through the first component, an interior contact finger that is configured to extend into the first opening, and a contact prong that is configured to abut into a second outer surface of the first component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher F. Bidlake, Alexander W. Sherrill, Jason T. Spain, Gregory G. Buczynski
  • FASTENING CLIP
    Publication number: 20200271147
    Abstract: A fastening clip is configured to securely couple a first component to a second component. The fastening clip includes a first frame connected to an opposed second frame by an arcuate transition beam. Each of the first and second frames includes an exterior contact finger that is configured to securely abut into a first outer surface of the first component around at least a portion of a first opening formed through the first component, an interior contact finger that is configured to extend into the first opening, and a contact prong that is configured to abut into a second outer surface of the first component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher F. Bidlake, Alexander W. Sherrill, Jason T. Spain, Gregory G. Buczynski
  • Fastening clip
    Patent number: 10677277
    Abstract: A fastening clip is configured to securely couple a first component to a second component. The fastening clip includes a first frame connected to an opposed second frame by an arcuate transition beam. Each of the first and second frames includes an exterior contact finger that is configured to securely abut into a first outer surface of the first component around at least a portion of a first opening formed through the first component, an interior contact finger that is configured to extend into the first opening, and a contact prong that is configured to abut into a second outer surface of the first component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher F. Bidlake, Alexander W. Sherrill, Jason T. Spain, Gregory G. Buczynski
  • FASTENING CLIP
    Publication number: 20190048911
    Abstract: A fastening clip is configured to securely couple a first component to a second component. The fastening clip includes a first frame connected to an opposed second frame by an arcuate transition beam. Each of the first and second frames includes an exterior contact finger that is configured to securely abut into a first outer surface of the first component around at least a portion of a first opening formed through the first component, an interior contact finger that is configured to extend into the first opening, and a contact prong that is configured to abut into a second outer surface of the first component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher F. Bidlake, Alexander W. Sherrill, Jason T. Spain, Gregory G. Buczynski
  • COMPENSATION NUT FASTENER ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20170292557
    Abstract: A compensation nut fastener assembly may include a first nut including a first channel, a second nut including a second channel configured to receive a portion of the first nut, and a torque clip including at least one securing member radially extending from the shaft. The shaft is securely fixed within the first channel. The securing member(s) may include a fixing clip that securely fixes the torque clip to the first nut, and an offset tab that defines a minimum offset distance between the first nut and the second nut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Alexander W. SHERRILL, Nicholas CAPITO, JR., Jason DOBSON, Todd GERLACH, Kent S. GIMMY
  • Vehicle hood latch assembly
    Patent number: 9157259
    Abstract: A hood latch assembly configured to securely latch a striker bar of a hood to a main frame of a vehicle includes a main body having a moveable secondary latch pivot arm, and a moveable primary latch member. The primary latch member is configured to secure the striker bar in a primary closed position, and the secondary latch pivot arm is configured to secure the striker bar in a secondary closed position above the primary latch member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence W. Johnson, Alexander W. Sherrill, Nicholas Capito, Jr., Irma Romero
  • VEHICLE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20130193694
    Abstract: A hood latch assembly configured to securely latch a striker bar of a hood to a main frame of a vehicle includes a main body having a moveable secondary latch pivot arm, and a moveable primary latch member. The primary latch member is configured to secure the striker bar in a primary closed position, and the secondary latch pivot arm is configured to secure the striker bar in a secondary closed position above the primary latch member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Lawrence W. Johnson, Alexander W. Sherrill, Nicholas Capito, JR.