Patents by Inventor Dennis M. Mark
Dennis M. Mark 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: 11698156Abstract: A connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes a connector body, a movable component selectively movable between an uninstalled state and an installed state, a digital tag, and a digital blocker. When the movable component is moved from the uninstalled state to the installed state, the digital blocker is moved relative to the digital tag from a position where the digital tag is blocked by the digital blocker to a position where the digital tag is unblocked by the digital blocker, thereby providing a digital indication of a successful connection between the connector body and the movable component.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2018Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Joseph C. Kuhn, Dennis M. Mark
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Publication number: 20220289126Abstract: A bracket assembly for a vehicle includes a bracket body having a glare shield and a circuit. The bracket assembly further includes an electrical device that is electrically connected to the circuit of the bracket body. The circuit comprises a plurality of leads extending along the bracket body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: Karly R. Miller, Christopher T. Schaafsma, Craig W. Gurtatowski, Danny C.F. Leitao, Dennis M. Mark, Edward F. Bulgajewski, Scott Bair
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Publication number: 20200309298Abstract: A connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes a connector body, a movable component selectively movable between an uninstalled state and an installed state, a digital tag, and a digital blocker. When the movable component is moved from the uninstalled state to the installed state, the digital blocker is moved relative to the digital tag from a position where the digital tag is blocked by the digital blocker to a position where the digital tag is unblocked by the digital blocker, thereby providing a digital indication of a successful connection between the connector body and the movable component.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Joseph C. Kuhn, Dennis M. Mark
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Patent number: 10731540Abstract: An oil spray system for use in an engine for spraying directly onto a piston or cylinder wall, includes a supply line having at least one nozzle mounted to the supply line and at least one outlet on the nozzle. The system can include a control device. The control device can be mounted to the supply line. The nozzle and/or outlet is configurable to provide a predetermined spray direction or pattern.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2018Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Joseph C. Kuhn, Jesus M. Leon, Dennis M. Mark
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Publication number: 20190145301Abstract: An oil spray system for use in an engine for spraying directly onto a piston or cylinder wall, includes a supply line having at least one nozzle mounted to the supply line and at least one outlet on the nozzle. The system can include a control device. The control device can be mounted to the supply line. The nozzle and/or outlet is configurable to provide a predetermined spray direction or pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2018Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Joseph C. Kuhn, Jesus M. Leon, Dennis M. Mark
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Patent number: 10232289Abstract: A coupling filter for a fluid system comprising a molded hollow tubular body having a wall defining a flow passage, a porous filter element of generally parabolic cross-sectional shape with a base portion extending across the entire flow passage and a pair of wing portions extending longitudinally of the flow passage and converging toward the base portion. In one form the base portion is cylindrical and in another form it is “W” shaped with a series of flat mesh panels presented to the flow path.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2015Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Jason K. Trotter, Dennis M. Mark
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Patent number: 10054179Abstract: A ring link assembly may include a connecting ring including an annular body defining a central opening, a bushing defining a central passage, wherein the bushing is retained by the connecting ring within the central opening, a compression limiter positioned within the central passage of the bushing, and first and second bushing limiters secured to the compression limiter at opposite ends. The first and second bushing limiters securely connect to the compression limiter and the bushing.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2014Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Jason K. Trotter, Dennis M. Mark, Glenn Heavens, Sr., Jason D. Holt
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Patent number: 9920788Abstract: A linking arm assembly incorporating an improved connection between an elongated rod portion and an engagement element such as a ball stud or the like adapted to join the linking arm to another structure. The linking arm assembly may incorporate an improved ball and socket connection. The socket may include an arrangement of flexible rib elements that are compressed when the ball stud is inserted so as to bias against the ball during use.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2014Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Jason K. Trotter, Dennis M. Mark
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Publication number: 20170356581Abstract: A quick connector assembly incorporating a substantially non-circular, compressible sealing element in a connector housing. Upon insertion of a male adaptor, the male adaptor directly or indirectly applies an axial compressive force, thereby causing the sealing element to compress and/or reshape upon continued insertion until final assembly is complete.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2015Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventors: Jason K. TROTTER, Dennis M. MARK
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Patent number: 9732786Abstract: A linking arm assembly adapted to receive and retain a ball stud. The assembly includes an elongated rod structure and a socket head and is variable over a range of lengths by adjustment of the relative position of the elongated rod structure and the socket head. Linking arm assemblies consistent with the present disclosure may be adjusted for use in different applications while using common components.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2014Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Jason K. Trotter, Robert K. Dutzi, Dennis M. Mark, Paul F. Donovan, Jacob J. Domagalla, Kevin J. Szymanski
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Patent number: 9610818Abstract: A ring link assembly is configured to securely link a first component to a second component. The assembly may include a first housing defining a first passage having a first center, and a second housing defining a second passage having a second center. The first and second centers may reside in a common plane. A connecting beam connects the first housing to the second housing. The connecting beam may be canted with respect to the common plane. One or both of the first and second housings may connect to the connecting beam through an arcuate transition joint. A cant of the connecting beam and/or a curvature of the arcuate transition joint may be configured to reduce mechanical interference between the assembly and one or both of the first and second components.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2013Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Inventors: Dennis M. Mark, Jason K. Trotter, Troy S. Field
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Publication number: 20170072341Abstract: A coupling filter for a fluid system comprising a molded hollow tubular body having a wall defining a flow passage, a porous filter element of generally parabolic cross-sectional shape with a base portion extending across the entire flow passage and a pair of wing portions extending longitudinally of the flow passage and converging toward the base portion. In one form the base portion is cylindrical and in another form it is “W” shaped with a series of flat mesh panels presented to the flow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2015Publication date: March 16, 2017Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Jason K. TROTTER, Dennis M. MARK
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Publication number: 20160369860Abstract: A ring link assembly may include a connecting ring including an annular body defining a central opening, a bushing defining a central passage, wherein the bushing is retained by the connecting ring within the central opening, a compression limiter positioned within the central passage of the bushing, and first and second bushing limiters secured to the compression limiter at opposite ends. The first and second bushing limiters securely connect to the compression limiter and the bushing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2014Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Jason K. TROTTER, Dennis M. MARK, Glenn HEAVENS, SR., Jason D. HOLT
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Publication number: 20160272026Abstract: A ring link assembly is configured to securely link a first component to a second component. The assembly may include a first housing defining a first passage having a first center, and a second housing defining a second passage having a second center. The first and second centers may reside in a common plane. A connecting beam connects the first housing to the second housing. The connecting beam may be canted with respect to the common plane. One or both of the first and second housings may connect to the connecting beam through an arcuate transition joint. A cant of the connecting beam and/or a curvature of the arcuate transition joint may be configured to reduce mechanical interference between the assembly and one or both of the first and second components.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2013Publication date: September 22, 2016Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Dennis M. MARK, Jason K. TROTTER, Troy S. FIELD
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Publication number: 20160003292Abstract: A linking arm assembly incorporating an improved connection between an elongated rod portion and an engagement element such as a ball stud or the like adapted to join the linking arm to another structure. The linking arm assembly may incorporate an improved ball and socket connection. The socket may include an arrangement of flexible rib elements that are compressed when the ball stud is inserted so as to bias against the ball during use. Accordingly, a potentially loose condition may be avoided thereby reducing the possibility for noise or failure over time.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2014Publication date: January 7, 2016Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Jason K. TROTTER, Dennis M. MARK
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Publication number: 20160003290Abstract: A linking arm assembly which is readily adaptable to assume a wide range of operative lengths and configurations using a small number of common components. Linking arm assemblies consistent with the present disclosure may be adjusted for use in very different applications while using common components. Accordingly, substantial efficiencies may be achieved while performance is maintained.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2014Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: Jason K. TROTTER, Robert K. DUTZI, Dennis M. MARK, Paul F. DONOVAN, Jacob J. DOMAGALLA, Kevin J. SZYMANSKI
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Patent number: 9011009Abstract: A bearing seal particularly suitable for bearings in a direct acting end link of a vehicle suspension system includes a wiper seal between first and second bearing races of the bearing. The wiper seal is secured to one bearing race and extends radially outwardly toward and against the other bearing race.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2012Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Jason K. Trotter, Dennis M. Mark, Troy S. Field
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Patent number: 8702113Abstract: An end link suitable for connecting a direct acting stabilizer bar to a steerable strut includes a rod having first and second grommets thereon. Bearing assemblies are provided adjacent the grommets and include portions thereof connected to for rotation with the grommets and other portions thereof independently rotatable relative to the grommets.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2011Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Jason K Trotter, Dennis M Mark, Troy S Field
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Publication number: 20140044384Abstract: A bearing seal particularly suitable for bearings in a direct acting end link of a vehicle suspension system includes a wiper seal between first and second bearing races of the bearing. The wiper seal is secured to one bearing race and extends radially outwardly toward and against the other bearing race.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Jason K. Trotter, Dennis M. Mark, Troy S. Field
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Patent number: 8485539Abstract: A stabilizer for a vehicle suspension system includes a fixed housing having a canister and end caps forming an enclosure. A rod moves axially relative to the housing. Abutment members on the rod are separated by a spring and confront or telescope into end stops in the housing, depending upon a rotated position of the end stops relative to the abutment members.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2008Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Christopher F. Bidlake, Dennis M. Mark