Patents by Inventor Carey Christopher Costle

Carey Christopher Costle 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: 20230415436
    Abstract: A tire repair tool includes a reamer and/or a plugger having a hex end for connection with a power tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Brendan SANGSTER, Carey Christopher COSTLE, Heriberto ENRIQUEZ, Chad Daniel ELLMAN
  • Patent number: 11794426
    Abstract: A tire repair device with an inflation compressor and a sealant material canister, and method of operation. A pressure gauge determines a tire inflation pressure, and a controller identities a completion of a sealant injection upon a pressure drop measured at the pressure gauge. The controller is configured to automatically shut off the inflation compressor when a tire pressure meets a predetermined inflation value after the pressure drop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Carey Christopher Costle, Stephen Edward Richey
  • Publication number: 20230001653
    Abstract: A tire repair device with an inflation compressor and a sealant material canister, and method of operation. A pressure gauge determines a tire inflation pressure, and a controller identities a completion of a sealant injection upon a pressure drop measured at the pressure gauge. The controller is configured to automatically shut off the inflation compressor when a tire pressure meets a predetermined inflation value after the pressure drop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Carey Christopher COSTLE, Stephen Edward RICHEY
  • Patent number: 11242190
    Abstract: A device for dispensing pressurized air and/or tire sealant from a pressurized can. The device comprising a cap body, a depressor button with a lock clip, and a hose positioned within the cap body attached to the pressurized can. The lock clip locks the depressor button in the compressed position for ease during use, while a shield element keeps the depressor button in the non-compressed position for safety during non-use. The hose provides an extension to attach to a tire stem valve, while being stored and attached to the cap body of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Carey Christopher Costle, Stephen Edward Richey, Brendan Sangster
  • Publication number: 20210354408
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for a cap for dispensing sealant from a pressurized bottle, to a tire stem valve, includes a cap body, a hose positioned within the cap body where the hose is configured to wrap around at least one storage groove inside a circumference of the cap. The at least one storage groove is helical and the cap also includes a diameter of the cap body where the diameter includes a length of the hose wrapped around the at least one storage groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Carey Christopher Costle, Stephen Edward Richey
  • Publication number: 20200299054
    Abstract: A device for dispensing pressurized air and/or tire sealant from a pressurized can. The device comprising a cap body, a depressor button with a lock clip, and a hose positioned within the cap body attached to the pressurized can. The lock clip locks the depressor button in the compressed position for ease during use, while a shield element keeps the depressor button in the non-compressed position for safety during non-use. The hose provides an extension to attach to a tire stem valve, while being stored and attached to the cap body of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Carey Christopher Costle, Stephen Edward Richey, Brendan Sangster
  • Patent number: 10611105
    Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing pressurized air and/or tire sealant from a pressurized can. The apparatus comprising a nozzle and a locking element for the nozzle and/or a cap including a free length of hose that is positioned within the cap. The locking element locks the nozzle in the non-dispensing position for safety during non-use or in a dispensing position for ease of use. The hose provides an extension for the nozzle for hard to reach places, and stores fully wound within the cap, such as along the inner circumference of the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Carey Christopher Costle, Stephen Edward Richey
  • Publication number: 20180229456
    Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing pressurized air and/or tire sealant from a pressurized can. The apparatus comprising a nozzle and a locking element for the nozzle and/or a cap including a free length of hose that is positioned within the cap. The locking element locks the nozzle in the non-dispensing position for safety during non-use or in a dispensing position for ease of use. The hose provides an extension for the nozzle for hard to reach places, and stores fully wound within the cap, such as along the inner circumference of the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Carey Christopher Costle, Stephen Edward RICHEY
  • Patent number: D915885
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Carey Christopher Costle, Stephen Edward Richey, Brendan Sangster
  • Patent number: D954109
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Stephen Edward Richey, Carey Christopher Costle
  • Patent number: D954110
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Carey Christopher Costle, Stephen Edward Richey
  • Patent number: D956824
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Stephen Edward Richey, Carey Christopher Costle
  • Patent number: D956826
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Carey Christopher Costle, Stephen Edward Richey
  • Patent number: D957467
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Stephen Edward Richey, Carey Christopher Costle
  • Patent number: D996211
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Carey Christopher Costle, Stephen Edward Richey
  • Patent number: D997007
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Carey Christopher Costle, Stephen Edward Richey
  • Patent number: D1019707
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Carey Christopher Costle, Brendan Sangster