Patents by Inventor George Siragusa

George Siragusa 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: 11313492
    Abstract: A self-centering cable strap centers items such as cables, wires and tubes, or bundles thereof, on a bed of the strap. A cinch strap extends from one side of the bed and abutment figures extend from a side of the bed opposite the cinch strap and project laterally and axially relative to the bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: George Siragusa
  • Patent number: 11054032
    Abstract: A hole plug includes a cap and a securing frame. The securing frame extends from the cap. The securing frame includes first and second support legs, first and second connectors, and a lock body. The first connector is engaged with the first support leg. The second connector is engaged with the second support leg. The lock body is engaged with the first and second connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Michael Chlystek, Tao Wang, George Siragusa, Gregory Mamelson
  • Publication number: 20190211929
    Abstract: A hole plug includes a cap and a securing frame. The securing frame extends from the cap. The securing frame includes first and second support legs, first and second connectors, and a lock body. The first connector is engaged with the first support leg. The second connector is engaged with the second support leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas Michael Chlystek, Tao Wang, George Siragusa, Gregory Mamelson
  • Publication number: 20170307108
    Abstract: A self-centering cable strap centers items such as cables, wires and tubes, or bundles thereof, on a bed of the strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: George Siragusa
  • Patent number: 9475525
    Abstract: A clip assembly is configured to securely connect a first structural component to a second structural component. The clip assembly may include an arc attachment member and an arc-receiving member. The arc attachment member may include a securing arc having a semi-circular rim. The arc attachment member is configured to be secured to one of the first or second structural components. The arc-receiving member may include an arc-receiving portion configured to receive the securing arc through multiple directions. The arc-receiving member is configured to be secured to the other of the first or second structural components. The securing arc is configured to be pivotally adjusted with respect to the arc-receiving portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Mark O. Lepper, David W. Edland, George Siragusa, Gregory Flynn, Jeffrey Steltz, Timothy D. Pearson, Wes Sprague
  • Publication number: 20150050071
    Abstract: A clip assembly is configured to securely connect a first structural component to a second structural component. The clip assembly may include an arc attachment member and an arc-receiving member. The arc attachment member may include a securing arc having a semi-circular rim. The arc attachment member is configured to be secured to one of the first or second structural components. The arc-receiving member may include an arc-receiving portion configured to receive the securing arc through multiple directions. The arc-receiving member is configured to be secured to the other of the first or second structural components. The securing arc is configured to be pivotally adjusted with respect to the arc-receiving portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Mark O. Lepper, David W. Edland, George Siragusa, Gregory Flynn, Jeffrey Steltz, Timothy D. Pearson, Wes Sprague
  • Patent number: 8672178
    Abstract: A hole plug assembly includes a covering base connected to a first lip, at least one extensible member having a first portion connected to one or both of the covering base or the first lip, and a second lip connected to a second portion of the at least one extensible member. The at least one extensible member is configured to expand and contract with respect to a central axis of the covering base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: George Siragusa
  • Publication number: 20130014444
    Abstract: A hole plug assembly includes a covering base connected to a first lip, at least one extensible member having a first portion connected to one or both of the covering base or the first lip, and a second lip connected to a second portion of the at least one extensible member. The at least one extensible member is configured to expand and contract with respect to a central axis of the covering base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventor: George Siragusa
  • Publication number: 20120112017
    Abstract: A self-centering cable strap centers items such as cables, wires and tubes, or bundles thereof, on a bed of the strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventor: George Siragusa
  • Patent number: 7455192
    Abstract: A plug for closing a hole in a panel includes an enlargement for inserting into the hole and a flange for engaging the panel. Activatable adhesive on the flange adheres the plug to the panel upon activation. Segments of adhesive are applied to the enlargement to wedge the plug in the hole, for holding the plug in position prior to activation of the adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: George Siragusa
  • Patent number: 7448579
    Abstract: A vibration dampening clip suitable for securing a tube, such as a brake line, to a motor vehicle frame member includes an anchor portion for connecting the clip to the frame member, a retainer structure for holding the tube and a spring interconnecting the anchor portion and the retainer structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Mark J. Kwilosz, George Siragusa
  • Publication number: 20070158355
    Abstract: A hole plug includes a housing having first and second ends, a peripheral flange around the housing, an adhesive layer positioned on the peripheral flange, and at least one tab extending from an edge of the peripheral flange proximate the first end. The tab is at least flush with a plane of said adhesive layer. The tab ensures that the adhesive layer does not contact a surface of a panel when the hole plug is being installed into a hole formed through the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: George Siragusa, Brian R. Peek
  • Publication number: 20060226301
    Abstract: A vibration dampening clip suitable for securing a tube, such as a brake line, to a motor vehicle frame member includes an anchor portion for connecting the clip to the frame member, a retainer structure for holding the tube and a spring interconnecting the anchor portion and the retainer structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: Mark Kwilosz, George Siragusa
  • Publication number: 20060091144
    Abstract: A plug for closing a hole in a panel includes an enlargement for inserting into the hole and a flange for engaging the panel. Activatable adhesive on the flange adheres the plug to the panel upon activation. Segments of adhesive are applied to the enlargement to wedge the plug in the hole, for holding the plug in position prior to activation of the adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2004
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventor: George Siragusa
  • Patent number: 6652206
    Abstract: A rivet-type fastener is disclosed, suitable for panel fasteners and other applications in which retention in a hole is required. The act of inserting the fastener expands fastener arms to secure the fastener in the hole, and positions locking protrusions of a post within notches of the arms, to lock the fastener within the hole. In some embodiments the fastener can be released, for removal and re-use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Chad E. Heflin, George Siragusa
  • Publication number: 20030156917
    Abstract: A rivet-type fastener is disclosed, suitable for panel fasteners and other applications in which retention in a hole is required. The act of inserting the fastener expands fastener arms to secure the fastener in the hole, and positions locking protrusions of a post within notches of the arms, to lock the fastener within the hole. In some embodiments the fastener can be released, for removal and re-use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2002
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventors: Chad E. Heflin, George Siragusa
  • Patent number: 6464101
    Abstract: The hole plug includes a peripheral planar ledge with a wall formed perpendicular therewith. A gasket seats within the intersection of the planar ledge and the wall. The gasket includes inwardly extending tabs (or “dogs”) which extend into corresponding pockets (or “doghouses”) formed in the wall. This causes the gasket, which is initially provided in a non-tacky state, to be mechanically secured to the hole plug during shipment and assembly prior to installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: George Siragusa, Christopher Michael Pangallo
  • Patent number: 6322274
    Abstract: The rod end clip includes a detent head with an aperture therethrough. The aperture provides a pivot point with respect to a rod end onto which the rod end clip is being installed. The detent head subsequently provides a pivot point for the rod with respect to an aperture in a panel into which the detent head is inserted. The rod end clip further includes an arm assembly with a semi-circular seat and a flexible finger. As the rod is pivoted into the arm assembly to be engaged by the semi-circular seat, the flexible finger is urged from an unflexed position to a flexed position. The flexible finger thereafter generates an audible clicking sound as the rod passes from contact with the flexible finger and into the semi-circular seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Marla A. Binotti, James E. Gugle, George Siragusa
  • Patent number: 4336018
    Abstract: An electro-optic infantry weapons training system for simulating the firing f a quintet of weapons at a visual target which appears upon a screen. A quintet of trainee riflemen, each of whom is holding a weapon, aim and fire the weapons at the visual target. A visual projector projects upon the screen a background scene including the visual target, while an infrared projector simultaneously projects upon the screen an infrared target. Each weapon includes a sensor element for sensing the infrared target whenever the weapon is correctly aimed at the visual target. The sensor elements are connected in a unique combination with sensor circuits, enable circuits, and an interface circuit so as to provide to a microprocessor computer and an eight-bit microcomputer data words which indicate whether each of the quintet of trainee riflemen have scored a hit upon the visual target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1982
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Albert H. Marshall, Bon F. Shaw, Herbert C. Towle, Thomas J. Riordan, George A. Siragusa
  • Patent number: D484784
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: George Siragusa