Patents by Inventor Donald W. Yudis

Donald W. Yudis 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: 6997420
    Abstract: A pneumatic lockout device is disclosed. The device includes a first disc having a first slot and a first tab, and a second disc having a second slot and a second tab. The first disc is secured to the second disc. The device further includes a pneumatic fitting having a fitting groove positionable within the first slot and the second slot. The pneumatic lockout device is movable from an unlocked position to a locked position, while the fitting groove is positioned within the first slot and the second slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Donald W. Yudis, Michael Scott Adams
  • Patent number: 4510649
    Abstract: An integral tie strip formed from sheet stock for fastening elongate objects or for closure of containers. The tie including a substantially planar elongated strap having a plurality of raised portions formed on and projecting from the plane of the strap. Joined to the strap is a substantially planar head having a slit which accepts the strap and flexibly accommodates the receipt of the strap and the raised portions upon insertion of the strap into the head but engages the raised portions upon retrograde movement of the strap. Formed on the head is a locking tongue which is positioned to engage the raised portions and ensure that the raised portions cannot pass through the slit upon retrograde movement of the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1985
    Inventors: Donald W. Yudis, Roy A. Moody