Patents by Inventor Christopher M. Pangallo

Christopher M. Pangallo 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: 9453593
    Abstract: A fastener assembly is configured to secure a tubular member to a structure. The fastener assembly may include a stud retainer configured to receive and retain a fastener that is configured to securely fasten the assembly to the structure, a tube-retaining section having interior walls that define a tube channel configured to receive the tubular member, and an adaptable tube-engaging member extending into the tube channel. The adaptable tube-engaging member is configured to securely engage a portion of the tubular member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy D. Pearson, Christopher M. Pangallo
  • Patent number: 8979461
    Abstract: A stud retainer assembly includes a housing defining a stud chamber, and at least one stud-retaining arm disposed within the stud chamber. The at least one stud-retaining arm includes a stud engagement member comprising first and second teeth configured to engage a stud. The second tooth is recessed back with respect to the first tooth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy D. Pearson, Christopher M. Pangallo, James W. Robinson, Gordon R. Chetosky
  • Publication number: 20140374544
    Abstract: A fastener assembly is configured to secure a tubular member to a structure. The fastener assembly may include a stud retainer configured to receive and retain a fastener that is configured to securely fasten the assembly to the structure, a tube-retaining section having interior walls that define a tube channel configured to receive the tubular member, and an adaptable tube-engaging member extending into the tube channel. The adaptable tube-engaging member is configured to securely engage a portion of the tubular member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: Illinois Tools Works Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy D. Pearson, Christopher M. Pangallo
  • Patent number: 8910912
    Abstract: An isolating clip for holding tubes, fluid lines and the like is provided with a rigid outer shell and a flexible insert. The insert includes an outer body and a tube seat suspended from the outer body by flexible connectors. Bumpers can be provided in the space between the outer body and tube seat to limit deflection of the tube seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Tyler Christensen Child, Jason Anthony Graham, Hajime Igami, Tetsuhiro Ito, Brandon Wilbert Ollanketo, Christopher M. Pangallo, Timothy D. Pearson, Scott Jeffrey Volchko, Chunnan Zhou
  • Patent number: 8684321
    Abstract: A stud retainer is configured to securely retain a fastening stud. The stud retainer includes a base integrally connected to beams that are in turn integrally connected to a wall opposite the base. A stud retainer chamber is defined between the base, the beams, and the wall. A vibration-damping interface extends outwardly from the beams. The vibration-damping interface may include a plurality of fingers. The stud retainer may also include at least one flexible brace extending from said wall toward said base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Norimichi Shirakabe, Timothy D Pearson, Christopher M Pangallo
  • Patent number: 8430365
    Abstract: A tube retention block assembly having a support body incorporating one or more tube support passageways of discontinuous character extending across the support body. A displaceable retaining yoke member is adapted for insertion into a slot disposed transverse to the tube support passageways. The retaining yoke member includes one or more engagement cradles adapted to at least partially surround and lock in place tubes extending through the tube support body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Benoit, Christopher M. Pangallo, Brian Peek
  • Publication number: 20130009020
    Abstract: A stud retainer is configured to securely retain a fastening stud. The stud retainer includes a base integrally connected to beams that are in turn integrally connected to a wall opposite the base. A stud retainer chamber is defined between the base, the beams, and the wall. A vibration-damping interface extends outwardly from the beams. The vibration-damping interface may include a plurality of fingers. The stud retainer may also include at least one flexible brace extending from said wall toward said base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Norimichi Shirakabe, Timothy D. Pearson, Christopher M. Pangallo
  • Publication number: 20120153095
    Abstract: An isolating clip for holding tubes, fluid lines and the like is provided with a rigid outer shell and a flexible insert. The insert includes an outer body and a tube seat suspended from the outer body by flexible connectors. Bumpers can be provided in the space between the outer body and tube seat to limit deflection of the tube seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicants: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD., ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Tyler Christensen Child, Jason Anthony Graham, Hajime Igami, Tetsuhiro Ito, Brandon Wilbert Ollanketo, Christopher M. Pangallo, Timothy D. Pearson, Scott Jeffrey Volchko, Chunnan Zhou
  • Publication number: 20120014767
    Abstract: A stud retainer assembly includes a housing defining a stud chamber, and at least one stud-retaining arm disposed within the stud chamber. The at least one stud-retaining arm includes a stud engagement member comprising first and second teeth configured to engage a stud. The second tooth is recessed back with respect to the first tooth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Timothy D. Pearson, Christopher M. Pangallo, James W. Robinson, Gordon R. Chetosky
  • Publication number: 20090250559
    Abstract: A tube retention block assembly having a support body incorporating one or more tube support passageways of discontinuous character extending across the support body. A displaceable retaining yoke member is adapted for insertion into a slot disposed transverse to the tube support passageways. The retaining yoke member includes one or more engagement cradles adapted to at least partially surround and lock in place tubes extending through the tube support body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: THOMAS A. BENOIT, Christopher M. Pangallo, Brian Peek
  • Publication number: 20080019799
    Abstract: A fastener that can be used in various applications, that is more durable than known fasteners, and that increases the removal forces necessary to remove the fastener from the connecting substrate is made of a plastic material that defines a base and one or more fastening legs. The fastening legs extend outwardly from the base, are joined together at a common post and connect to the base at leg ends. Each of the fastening legs may have an angled surface at the leg ends and near the base. This angled surface provides a contact surface with the substrate to which the fastener is mounted and also increases the removal force needed to remove the fastener from the substrate. The leg ends are connected to the base and define a thickness at this connection point that provides sufficient flexibility for installation to the connecting substrate to prevent damage to the fastening legs so that greater extraction forces will be necessary to remove the fastener from the connecting substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Timothy D. Pearson, Christopher M. Pangallo
  • Patent number: 7131168
    Abstract: A cinch strap has a monolithic latch block and strap. The latch block defines two apertures therethrough, one of the apertures being wider than the other of the apertures. The strap includes first and second strap portions, one of the strap portions being wider than the other of strap portions, and the wider of the strap portions being wider than the narrowest aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
    Inventor: Christopher M. Pangallo
  • Publication number: 20030226243
    Abstract: A cinch strap has a monolithic latch block and strap. The latch block defines two apertures therethrough, one of the apertures being wider than the other of the apertures. The strap includes first and second strap portions, one of the strap portions being wider than the other of strap portions, and the wider of the strap portions being wider than the narrowest aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventor: Christopher M. Pangallo