Patents by Inventor Jacob S. Woodworth

Jacob S. Woodworth 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).

  • Self-adjusting and self-aligning access door
    Patent number: 8382188
    Abstract: The connection of a vehicle fuel fill system access door to an access door hinge includes exposed guide members on the access door and the hinge to assist an installer in properly positioning and moving the access door relative to the hinge. Spacing structures between the access door and the access door hinge have a variable relationship for accommodating part variations. An audible sound is generated as the door is connected to indicate final positioning of the door on the hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob S. Woodworth, Craig W. Gurtatowski, William A. Purdy
  • SELF-ADJUSTING AND SELF-ALIGNING ACCESS DOOR
    Publication number: 20120153661
    Abstract: The connection of a vehicle fuel fill system access door to an access door hinge includes exposed guide members on the access door and the hinge to assist an installer in properly positioning and moving the access door relative to the hinge. Spacing structures between the access door and the access door hinge have a variable relationship for accommodating part variations. An audible sound is generated as the door is connected to indicate final positioning of the door on the hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Jacob S. Woodworth, Craig W. Gurtatowski, William A. Purdy
  • Hinge mounted fuel housing seal
    Patent number: 8162375
    Abstract: A vehicle refueling assembly includes a housing through which an inlet pipe is accessed and a door assembly that can be opened and closed relative to the housing. The door assembly includes a hinge and a decorative panel. The hinge includes a seal received in a ledge of the housing when the door assembly is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Craig W. Gurtatowski, Joseph L. Rodawold, Jr., Jacob S. Woodworth
  • HINGE MOUNTED FUEL HOUSING SEAL
    Publication number: 20090189410
    Abstract: A vehicle refueling assembly includes a housing through which an inlet pipe is accessed and a door assembly that can be opened and closed relative to the housing. The door assembly includes a hinge and a decorative panel. The hinge includes a seal received in a ledge of the housing when the door assembly is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2009
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: CRAIG W. GURTATOWSKI, Joseph L. Rodawold, JR., Jacob S. Woodworth