Patents by Inventor Gregory A. Hollingsworth

Gregory A. Hollingsworth 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).

  • Fastener for holding objects to a perforated wall
    Patent number: 5881982
    Abstract: A fastener for holding objects to a perforated wall having at least one hole passing therethrough from a front wall surface to a rear wall surface, the fastener comprising a first portion which is in contact with an object to be secured to the wall, a second portion passing into the hole in the wall and extending to the rear wall surface, and a third portion passable through the hole and having at least a portion thereof moveable relative to the opening of the hole after passing through it so as to extend, at least partially, radially outwardly of the periphery of the hole, thereby offering resistance to the removal of the fastener from the hole in a rear-to-front direction. The second portion of the fastener may be integrally attached to a base member. The second portion may include a plurality of spaced elongated fingers, the first and second fastener portions having a central passageway therethrough extending axially of the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Inventors: Don A. Hollingsworth, Gregory A. Hollingsworth
  • Fastener for holding objects to a perforated wall
    Patent number: 5673887
    Abstract: An implement for holding objects to a perforated wall having at least one hole passing therethrough from a front wall surface to a rear wall surface, the implement comprising a base member, a tool holding member fixed or fixable to the front of the base member, a fastener fixed or fixable to and projecting from the rear of the base member, and, optionally, a hook-like member fixed to and projecting from the rear of the base member. The hook-like member is spaced from the fastener for engaging the wall behind a second, spaced hole in the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Inventors: Don A. Hollingsworth, Gregory A. Hollingsworth
  • Fastener for holding objects to a perforated wall
    Patent number: 5407160
    Abstract: An implement for holding objects to a perforated wall having at least one hole passing therethrough from a front wall surface to a rear wall surface, the implement comprising a base member, a tool holding member fixed or fixable to the front of the base member, a fastener fixed or fixable to and projecting from the rear of the base member, and, optionally, a hook-like member fixed to and projecting from the rear of the base member. The hook-like member is spaced from the fastener for engaging the wall behind a second, spaced hole in the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Inventors: Don A. Hollingsworth, Gregory A. Hollingsworth