Patents by Inventor Drew Deters

Drew Deters 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: 8950053
    Abstract: In a method for inserting a grommet into a structural member, a grommet slot is provided that opens into a grommet hole. The grommet slot is accessible in a plane of the grommet hole at an access location spaced from the grommet hole and has a closed-off end remote from the grommet hole. The grommet is compressed to a size allowing insertion into the grommet slot at the access location. The grommet is inserted into the grommet slot at the access location and pushed into the grommet hole. The method can be done manually or by automation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Mann+Hummel GmbH
    Inventors: Brad Olson, Drew Deters
  • Publication number: 20090106967
    Abstract: In a method for inserting a grommet into a structural member, a grommet slot is provided that opens into a grommet hole. The grommet slot is accessible in a plane of the grommet hole at an access location spaced from the grommet hole and has a closed-off end remote from the grommet hole. The grommet is compressed to a size allowing insertion into the grommet slot at the access location. The grommet is inserted into the grommet slot at the access location and pushed into the grommet hole. The method can be done manually or by automation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicant: MANN+HUMMEL GmbH
    Inventors: Brad Olson, Drew Deters
  • Patent number: 6910684
    Abstract: In an embodiment of the present invention, a fixture bolt assembly is disclosed. The fixture bolt assembly includes a fixture housing that defines a bore therethrough and a cavity. A securement member is disposed through the bore and the cavity. A retaining member is disposed on the securement member and within the cavity of the fixture housing. In an embodiment for a method in accordance with the present invention, a method of mounting a securement member on a fixture housing is disclosed. The method includes the steps of disposing the securement member through a bore and cavity defined by the fixture housing. A retaining member is disposed on the securement member within the cavity of the fixture housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Mann & Hummel GmbH
    Inventors: Charles Rupert, Drew Deters
  • Publication number: 20040018050
    Abstract: In an embodiment of the present invention, a fixture bolt assembly is disclosed. The fixture bolt assembly includes a fixture housing that defines a bore therethrough and a cavity. A securement member is disposed through the bore and the cavity. A retaining member is disposed on the securement member and within the cavity of the fixture housing. In an embodiment for a method in accordance with the present invention, a method of mounting a securement member on a fixture housing is disclosed. The method includes the steps of disposing the securement member through a bore and cavity defined by the fixture housing. A retaining member is disposed on the securement member within the cavity of the fixture housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Applicant: Filterwerk Mann & Hummel GmbH
    Inventors: Charles Rupert, Drew Deters