Patents by Inventor James B. Carrier

James B. Carrier 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).

  • Retention clip
    Patent number: 7496993
    Abstract: A retention clip includes a generally cylindrical main portion having a leading end configured to pass into a hole of a panel, at least one retaining tab extending from the main portion, and at least one spring member extending from the main portion. The at least one retaining tab and the at least one spring member are configured to compressively sandwich a portion of the panel therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Kosidlo, James B. Carrier, Kent S. Gimmy
  • RETENTION CLIP
    Publication number: 20080134472
    Abstract: A retention clip includes a generally cylindrical main portion having a leading end configured to pass into a hole of a panel, at least one retaining tab extending from the main portion, and at least one spring member extending from the main portion. The at least one retaining tab and the at least one spring member are configured to compressively sandwich a portion of the panel therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: John M. Kosidlo, James B. Carrier, Kent S. Gimmy