Patents by Inventor Daniel J. Lubera
Daniel J. Lubera 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).
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Patent number: 9079274Abstract: A fastener includes a circular shaped body having a dish-shaped interior including an inner flat plate integrally connected to and recessed with respect to an outer planar ring. Multiple connecting legs integrally connect the inner flat plate to the outer planar ring. The outer planar ring has a substantially circular perimeter. First and second deflectable wings are each integrally connected to and extend outwardly from the perimeter of the outer planar ring by first and second deflectable arms. The first and second deflectable wings directly contact opposed ones of multiple faces of a socket tool when the fastener is received in a socket cavity of the socket tool.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2012Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: NEWFREY LLCInventor: Daniel J. Lubera
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Publication number: 20140109378Abstract: A fastener includes a circular shaped body having a dish-shaped interior including an inner flat plate integrally connected to and recessed with respect to an outer planar ring. Multiple connecting legs integrally connect the inner flat plate to the outer planar ring. The outer planar ring has a substantially circular perimeter. First and second deflectable wings are each integrally connected to and extend outwardly from the perimeter of the outer planar ring by first and second deflectable arms. The first and second deflectable wings directly contact opposed ones of multiple faces of a socket tool when the fastener is received in a socket cavity of the socket tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2012Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: NEWFREY LLCInventor: Daniel J. Lubera
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Patent number: 8051539Abstract: A fuse-shaped fastener provides a plastic member having opposed elastically flexible wings, and a metal insert having multiple barbs. The deflectable wings homogenously extend from a molded head and are distally connected by a joining member. The barbs engage within a trim component dog-house assembly. The deflectable wings extend outwardly of the trim component to releasably connect the trim component to an automobile vehicle panel.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2008Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Newfrey LLCInventors: Steven M. Benedetti, Daniel J. Lubera, Jeffrey A. Slobodecki
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Patent number: 8038167Abstract: A fastener system for use with an air bag includes a fastener having a rounded base having a flat portion, and first and second arms oriented transverse to the flat portion. A first set of engagement devices is connected proximate the rounded base. A second set of engagement devices is connected spatially separated from both the first set and the rounded base. A vehicle component has a dog-house. The rounded base is received and engaged in a dog-house cavity connecting the fastener and vehicle component. The vehicle component displaces upon air bag deployment from a first engagement position having the first engagement device set engaged with a vehicle body panel, to a second engagement position having the second engagement device set engaged with the vehicle body panel. A second fastener sliding part allows telescopic extension of the vehicle component.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2011Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Newfrey LLCInventors: Jeffrey A. Slobodecki, Lynn M. Stanton, Jacob A. Siudym, II, Daniel J. Lubera, Matthew L. Kosiara
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Publication number: 20110225778Abstract: A fastener with a base part and a pair of arms connected to the base part. The base part includes a wide portion and a body portion which is narrower than the wide portion and the body portion has a first end at the wide portion and extends from the wide portion and terminates at a second end. The second end of the body part includes an insertion opening, the arms including an insertion portion which is inserted into the insertion opening and connect the arms to the body portion. The arms also an angled portion, the angled portion extending at an angle from the insertion portion, towards the wide portion and outwardly from the body portion. The arms additionally include a concave portion adjacent to the angled portion and further extending toward the wide portion, a peak being defined between the angled portion and the concave portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2010Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: NEWFREY LLCInventors: Daniel J. LUBERA, Jacob A. SIUDYM, II
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Publication number: 20110156377Abstract: A fastener system for use with an air bag includes a fastener having a rounded base having a flat portion, and first and second arms oriented transverse to the flat portion. A first set of engagement devices is connected proximate the rounded base. A second set of engagement devices is connected spatially separated from both the first set and the rounded base. A vehicle component has a dog-house. The rounded base is received and engaged in a dog-house cavity connecting the fastener and vehicle component. The vehicle component displaces upon air bag deployment from a first engagement position having the first engagement device set engaged with a vehicle body panel, to a second engagement position having the second engagement device set engaged with the vehicle body panel. A second fastener sliding part allows telescopic extension of the vehicle component.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2011Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: NEWFREY LLCInventors: Jeffrey A. Slobodecki, Lynn M. Stanton, Jacob A. Siudym, II, Daniel J. Lubera, Matthew L. Kosiara
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Patent number: 7900953Abstract: A fastener system for use with an air bag includes a fastener having a rounded base having a flat portion, and first and second arms oriented transverse to the flat portion. A first set of engagement devices is connected proximate the rounded base. A second set of engagement devices is connected spatially separated from both the first set and the rounded base. A vehicle component has a dog-house. The rounded base is received and engaged in a dog-house cavity connecting the fastener and vehicle component. The vehicle component displaces upon air bag deployment from a first engagement position having the first engagement device set engaged with a vehicle body panel, to a second engagement position having the second engagement device set engaged with the vehicle body panel. A second fastener sliding part allows telescopic extension of the vehicle component.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2008Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Newfrey LLCInventors: Jeffrey A. Slobodecki, Lynn M. Stanton, Jacob A. Siudym, II, Daniel J. Lubera, Matthew L. Kosiara
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Patent number: 7725991Abstract: A resilient clip for engaging a structure and having a body portion with a pair of top flanges and a pair of abutting coupling flanges. Each of the abutting flanges has an engagement surface and an engagement member, which engages the mounting structure. The elastic abutting flanges also have a base portion and a transition portion. A ramped surface of the engagement feature extends above the base portion. A substantially flat peripheral surface of the engagement feature in the transition portion is adapted to engage the panel to provide resistance to removal of the fastener from the mounting aperture. To manufacture a clip, a punch is used to apply a force to displace material of the elastic abutting flange portion into a die cavity to form the engagement. The elastic abutting flange portion is bent at a location passing through the engagement feature.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2005Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Newfrey LLCInventors: Daniel J. Lubera, Jacob A. Siudym
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Publication number: 20090293237Abstract: A fuse-shaped fastener provides a plastic member having opposed elastically flexible wings, and a metal insert having multiple barbs. The deflectable wings homogenously extend from a molded head and are distally connected by a joining member. The barbs engage within a trim component dog-house assembly. The deflectable wings extend outwardly of the trim component to releasably connect the trim component to an automobile vehicle panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2008Publication date: December 3, 2009Applicant: NEWFREY LLCInventors: Steven M. Benedetti, Daniel J. Lubera, Jeffrey A. Slobodecki
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Publication number: 20090205174Abstract: A fastener system for use with an air bag includes a fastener having a rounded base having a flat portion, and first and second arms oriented transverse to the flat portion. A first set of engagement devices is connected proximate the rounded base. A second set of engagement devices is connected spatially separated from both the first set and the rounded base. A vehicle component has a dog-house. The rounded base is received and engaged in a dog-house cavity connecting the fastener and vehicle component. The vehicle component displaces upon air bag deployment from a first engagement position having the first engagement device set engaged with a vehicle body panel, to a second engagement position having the second engagement device set engaged with the vehicle body panel. A second fastener sliding part allows telescopic extension of the vehicle component.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2008Publication date: August 20, 2009Applicant: NEWFREY LLCInventors: Jeffrey A. Slobodecki, Lynn M. Stanton, Jacob A. Siudym, II, Daniel J. Lubera, Matthew L. Kosiara
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Patent number: 7399151Abstract: A resilient clip is disclosed for engaging a structure having a body with a pair of extending body portions and an elastic flange. The flange has an engagement surface and an engagement member, which engages the mounting structure. The elastic flange also has a base portion and a transition portion. A ramped surface of the engagement feature extends above the base portion. A substantially flat peripheral surface of the engagement feature in the transition portion is adapted to engage the panel to provide resistance to removal of the fastener from the mounting aperture. To manufacture a clip, a punch is used to apply a force to displace material of the elastic flange into a die cavity to form the engagement. The elastic flange portion is bent at a location passing through the engagement feature.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2005Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: Newfrey LLCInventors: Daniel J Lubera, Jacob A Siudym
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Patent number: 7320157Abstract: A resilient clip with a plurality of twisted wings for engaging a first structure. The twisted wings provide the clip with a low ratio of insertion force to pull-out force, rendering the clip relatively easy to install yet difficult to pull out. In one embodiment, the resilient clip includes at least three wing members that cooperate to prevent the resilient clip from rotating relative to the first structure. In another embodiment, the resilient clip includes an engagement portion having a plurality of teeth for engaging a tab formed into a second structure. The teeth of the engagement portion engage the tab, permitting the resilient clip to be coupled to the second structure. When the resilient clip is engaged to the first structure, the teeth of the engagement portion cannot disengage the tab, rendering the resilient clip non-removably coupling the resilient clip to the first and second structures.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2006Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Assignee: Newfrey LLCInventors: Daniel J Lubera, Jacob A Siudym, II, Robert Osterland
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Patent number: 7318256Abstract: A resilient clip with a plurality of twisted wings for engaging a first structure. The twisted wings provide the clip with a low ratio of insertion force to pull-out force, rendering the clip relatively easy to install yet difficult to pull out. In one embodiment, the resilient clip includes at least three wing members that cooperate to prevent the resilient clip from rotating relative to the first structure. In another embodiment, the resilient clip includes an engagement portion having a plurality of teeth for engaging a tab formed into a second structure. The teeth of the engagement portion engage the tab, permitting the resilient clip to be coupled to the second structure. When the resilient clip is engaged to the first structure, the teeth of the engagement portion cannot disengage the tab, rendering the resilient clip non-removably coupling the resilient clip to the first and second structures.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2006Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: Newfrey LLCInventors: Daniel J Lubera, Jacob A Siudym, II, Robert Osterland
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Patent number: 7287945Abstract: A resilient clip for engaging a structure and having a body portion with a pair of top flanges and a pair of abutting coupling flanges. Each of the abutting flanges has an engagement surface and an engagement member, which engages the mounting structure. The elastic abutting flanges also have a base portion and a transition portion. A ramped surface of the engagement feature extends above the base portion. A substantially flat peripheral surface of the engagement feature in the transition portion is adapted to engage the panel to provide resistance to removal of the fastener from the mounting aperture. To manufacture a clip, a punch is used to apply a force to displace material of the elastic abutting flange portion into a die cavity to form the engagement. The elastic abutting flange portion is bent at a location passing through the engagement feature.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2004Date of Patent: October 30, 2007Assignee: Newfrey LLCInventors: Daniel J Lubera, Jacob A Siudym
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Patent number: 7213304Abstract: A resilient clip with a plurality of twisted wings for engaging a first structure. The twisted wings provide the clip with a low ratio of insertion force to pull-out force, rendering the clip relatively easy to install yet difficult to pull out. In one embodiment, the resilient clip includes at least three wing members that cooperate to prevent the resilient clip from rotating relative to the first structure. In another embodiment, the resilient clip includes an engagement portion having a plurality of teeth for engaging a tab formed into a second structure. The teeth of the engagement portion engage the tab, permitting the resilient clip to be coupled to the second structure. When the resilient clip is engaged to the first structure, the teeth of the engagement portion cannot disengage the tab, rendering the resilient clip non-removably coupling the resilient clip to the first and second structures.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2006Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: Newfrey LLCInventors: Daniel J Lubera, Jacob A Siudym, II, Robert Osterland
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Patent number: 7168138Abstract: A resilient clip with a plurality of twisted wings for engaging a first structure. The twisted wings provide the clip with a low ratio of insertion force to pull-out force, rendering the clip relatively easy to install yet difficult to pull out. In one embodiment, the resilient clip includes at least three wing members that cooperate to prevent the resilient clip from rotating relative to the first structure. In another embodiment, the resilient clip includes an engagement portion having a plurality of teeth for engaging a tab formed into a second structure. The teeth of the engagement portion engage the tab, permitting the resilient clip to be coupled to the second structure. When the resilient clip is engaged to the first structure, the teeth of the engagement portion cannot disengage the tab, rendering the resilient clip non-removably coupling the resilient clip to the first and second structures.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2001Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: Newfrey LLCInventors: Daniel J. Lubera, Jacob A. Siudym, II, Robert Osterland
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Patent number: 6857168Abstract: A resilient clip with a plurality of twisted wings for engaging a first structure. The twisted wings provide the clip with a low ratio of insertion force to pull-out force, rendering the clip relatively easy to install yet difficult to pull out. In one embodiment, the resilient clip includes at least three wing members that cooperate to prevent the resilient clip from rotating relative to the first structure. In another embodiment, the resilient clip includes an engagement portion having a plurality of teeth for engaging a tab formed into a second structure. The teeth of the engagement portion engage the tab, permitting the resilient clip to be coupled to the second structure. When the resilient clip is engaged to the first structure, the teeth of the engagement portion cannot disengage the tab, rendering the resilient clip non-removably coupling the resilient clip to the first and second structures.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2003Date of Patent: February 22, 2005Assignee: Newfrey LLCInventors: Daniel J. Lubera, Jacob A. Siudym, II, Robert Osterland
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Publication number: 20040040124Abstract: A resilient clip with a plurality of twisted wings for engaging a first structure. The twisted wings provide the clip with a low ratio of insertion force to pull-out force, rendering the clip relatively easy to install yet difficult to pull out. In one embodiment, the resilient clip includes at least three wing members that cooperate to prevent the resilient clip from rotating relative to the first structure. In another embodiment, the resilient clip includes an engagement portion having a plurality of teeth for engaging a tab formed into a second structure. The teeth of the engagement portion engage the tab, permitting the resilient clip to be coupled to the second structure. When the resilient clip is engaged to the first structure, the teeth of the engagement portion cannot disengage the tab, rendering the resilient clip non-removably coupling the resilient clip to the first and second structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2003Publication date: March 4, 2004Inventors: Daniel J. Lubera, Jacob A. Siudym, Robert Osterland
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Publication number: 20020007537Abstract: A resilient clip with a plurality of twisted wings for engaging a first structure. The twisted wings provide the clip with a low ratio of insertion force to pull-out force, rendering the clip relatively easy to install yet difficult to pull out. In one embodiment, the resilient clip includes at least three wing members that cooperate to prevent the resilient clip from rotating relative to the first structure. In another embodiment, the resilient clip includes an engagement portion having a plurality of teeth for engaging a tab formed into a second structure. The teeth of the engagement portion engage the tab, permitting the resilient clip to be coupled to the second structure. When the resilient clip is engaged to the first structure, the teeth of the engagement portion cannot disengage the tab, rendering the resilient clip non-removably coupling the resilient clip to the first and second structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2001Publication date: January 24, 2002Inventors: Daniel J. Lubera, Jacob A. Siudym,, Robert Osterland
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Publication number: 20010046426Abstract: A resilient clip for engaging a structure having a body portion and a spacing structure. The body portion includes a pair of flanges, a pair of wing members and a pair of abutting flanges and is configured to be partially inserted through a hole in the structure and engage the surfaces of the structure. The spacing structure has first and second flange members, with the first flange member being coupled to the flange portion of the body portion and the second flange member being coupled to an outer edge of the first flange member and tapering downwardly toward the body portion and outwardly from the flange portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2001Publication date: November 29, 2001Inventors: Daniel J. Lubera, Jacob A. Siudym, Robert Osterland