Patents by Inventor Daniel David Carlson

Daniel David Carlson 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: 11400794
    Abstract: A pressure relief assembly includes a housing defining an air passage chamber having at least one airflow opening. A flap is secured within the air passage chamber. The flap is configured to move into an open position to expose the airflow opening(s) to relieve air pressure. A cushion is secured to the housing underneath the flap. The cushion is configured to cushion motion of the flap. A first attachment securely couples the flap to the housing. A second attachment securely couples the cushion to the housing. The first attachment is separate and distinct from the second attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel David Carlson
  • Patent number: 11198348
    Abstract: A pressure relief assembly includes a housing defining an air passage chamber having at least one opening, and a flap secured within the air passage chamber. The flap is configured to move into an open position to expose the opening(s) to relieve air pressure. At least one liquid diverter extends from the housing. The liquid diverter(s) is configured to direct moisture away from the flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel David Carlson, Gregory Scott Mamelson, Jason Ray Pranger
  • Patent number: 11186144
    Abstract: A pressure relief assembly (100) is configured to be secured to a portion of a vehicle. The pressure relief assembly (100) includes a pressure relief device (102) and a liquid-diverting cover (104) including at least one liquid diversion vane (150) that defines at least one air outlet (152). The liquid diversion vane(s) (150) is configured to block liquid from passing into an interior cabin of the vehicle. The air outlet(s) (152) allows airflow from within the vehicle to pass out of the interior cabin of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel David Carlson
  • Patent number: 11148506
    Abstract: A pressure relief assembly includes a pressure relief device including a housing that defines at least one air passage chamber, and at least one flap secured within the air passage chamber(s). The pressure relief device is configured to securely couple to a component. A cover is secured to the pressure relief device. At least one impact-absorbing bumper is disposed between the pressure relief device and the cover. The impact-absorbing bumper(s) is configured to dampen impact energy and undesirable noise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel David Carlson
  • Patent number: 10850593
    Abstract: A pressure relief assembly includes a housing defining an air passage chamber having at least one opening, and a membrane flap secured within the air passage chamber. The membrane flap is configured to move into an open position to expose the opening(s) to relieve air pressure. A plurality of flap-retaining clips securely couple the membrane flap to the housing. Each of the plurality of the flap-retaining clips includes a main body. A housing-connecting tab extends from a first end of the main body. The housing-connecting tab is retained within a retaining channel formed in the housing. Opposed flap-retention wings laterally extend from opposite sides of the main body. A portion of the membrane flap is trapped between the opposed flap-retention wings and the housing to securely couple the membrane flap to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel David Carlson
  • Publication number: 20200086716
    Abstract: A pressure relief assembly (100) is configured to be secured to a portion of a vehicle. The pressure relief assembly (100) includes a pressure relief device (102) and a liquid-diverting cover (104) including at least one liquid diversion vane (150) that defines at least one air outlet (152). The liquid diversion vane(s) (150) is configured to block liquid from passing into an interior cabin of the vehicle. The air outlet(s) (152) allows airflow from within the vehicle to pass out of the interior cabin of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventor: Daniel David Carlson
  • Publication number: 20190070934
    Abstract: A pressure relief assembly includes a pressure relief device including a housing that defines at least one air passage chamber, and at least one flap secured within the air passage chamber(s). The pressure relief device is configured to securely couple to a component. A cover is secured to the pressure relief device. At least one impact-absorbing bumper is disposed between the pressure relief device and the cover. The impact-absorbing bumper(s) is configured to dampen impact energy and undesirable noise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel David Carlson
  • Publication number: 20190054803
    Abstract: A pressure relief assembly includes a housing defining an air passage chamber having at least one airflow opening. A flap is secured within the air passage chamber. The flap is configured to move into an open position to expose the airflow opening(s) to relieve air pressure. A cushion is secured to the housing underneath the flap. The cushion is configured to cushion motion of the flap. A first attachment securely couples the flap to the housing. A second attachment securely couples the cushion to the housing. The first attachment is separate and distinct from the second attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel David Carlson
  • Publication number: 20180361827
    Abstract: A pressure relief assembly includes a housing defining an air passage chamber having at least one opening, and a flap secured within the air passage chamber. The flap is configured to move into an open position to expose the opening(s) to relieve air pressure. At least one liquid diverter extends from the housing. The liquid diverter(s) is configured to direct moisture away from the flap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel David Carlson, Gregory Scott Mamelson, Jason Ray Pranger
  • Publication number: 20180215236
    Abstract: A pressure relief assembly includes a housing defining an air passage chamber having at least one opening, and a membrane flap secured within the air passage chamber. The membrane flap is configured to move into an open position to expose the opening(s) to relieve air pressure. A plurality of flap-retaining clips securely couple the membrane flap to the housing. Each of the plurality of the flap-retaining clips includes a main body. A housing-connecting tab extends from a first end of the main body. The housing-connecting tab is retained within a retaining channel formed in the housing. Opposed flap-retention wings laterally extend from opposite sides of the main body. A portion of the membrane flap is trapped between the opposed flap-retention wings and the housing to securely couple the membrane flap to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel David Carlson