Patents by Inventor James Dickinson
James Dickinson 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).
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Patent number: 11951915Abstract: A system and method including a fastener clip, including one or more legs, one or more wings attached to the legs, and threads between the one or more legs. The fastener clip is configured to be inserted into and to attach to a slot in a chassis. The wings include ledges. The fastener clip is configured to attach to the slot based at least upon the ledges being configured to engage the slot. The threads form a barrel configured to receive a screw. The fastener clip is configured to couple a component to the chassis based at least upon the screw being configured to be coupled to the component and to be screwed into the threads.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2020Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: TERMAX COMPANYInventor: Daniel James Dickinson
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Publication number: 20240101047Abstract: A system and method including a fastener clip, including inserting a fastener clip inside an injection mold cavity to use as part of the injection mold cavity. The fastener clip is inserted into the injection mold cavity where a blade is to be formed on a plastic component. The fastener clip is configured to engage and couple to the blade and to the plastic component and to engage and couple to a slot in a structure. Also included is injecting flowing plastic into the fastener clip and the injection mold to form the lade. At least a portion of a contour of a surface of the blade follows a contour of an inner surface of the fastener clip.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: Termax CompanyInventors: Daniel James Dickinson, David Friesorger
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Publication number: 20240035501Abstract: A fastener clip engages a slot in a chassis. The fastener clip comprises a pair of sides joined at a head portion. At least two projections are configured to engage a slot in a chassis and to secure the fastener clip to the chassis. The projections are attached to a head portion along the top portion of each of the projections on opposite sides of the clip. The projections are also attached to the foot portion along the width of the bottom portion of each projection, on opposite sides of the clip, such that the projection is affixed to the side. The bottom portion has a width more than the width of the top portion on the at least two projections. A bend along the width of the bottom portions of the projections engage the chassis to secure the clip to the slot in an engaged position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: Termax CompanyInventors: Daniel James Dickinson, David Friesorger
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Patent number: 11815206Abstract: A U-shaped clamp to attach or snap a conduit or pipe to a slotted structural member. The U-shaped clamp includes a bottom portion, a first side having a first wing connected to the bottom portion; a second side having a second wing connected to the bottom portion thereby forming a U-shaped structure with the first and second sides. The at least one wing snaps into a strut ledge or a rolled edge of the structural member when in an engaged position. The structural member may be a strut or a receiver. The wings engage and snap into curled ends or lips on sides of the strut and thus may adapt the pipe clamp to the strut. Alternatively, the U-shaped clamp may snap into suitably sized strut ledges or a rolled edges on the structural member.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: MAG DADDY LLCInventors: Daniel James Dickinson, Michael Walter Smith
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Patent number: 11813993Abstract: A fastener clip system including a carrier and a fastener clip configured to fit over the carrier. The fastener clip includes at least one wing. The wing includes an engagement region that includes a depressed portion configured to be secured against a slot.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: TERMAX COMPANYInventors: Daniel James Dickinson, Michael Tirrell, John Clasen, Mark Fleydervish
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Patent number: 11784428Abstract: A U-shaped band to attach or snap a conduit or pipe to a slotted structural member. The U-shaped band includes a bottom portion, a first side having a first arm connected to the bottom portion; a second side having a second arm connected to the bottom portion thereby forming a U-shaped structure with the first and second sides. The at least one arm snaps into a slot of the slotted structural member when in an engaged position. The slotted structural member may be a strut or a receiver. The receiver has arms to engage and snap into curled ends or lips on sides of the strut and thus may adapt the band to the strut. Alternatively, the band may snap into suitably sized slots on the slotted structural member.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2019Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: MAG DADDY LLCInventors: Michael Walter Smith, Daniel James Dickinson, Zach Reusch, John Heinzinger
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Patent number: 11773887Abstract: A system and method including a fastener clip assembly including a cap, the cap including a cap top portion, one or more cap legs extending from the top portion, one or more feet at the bottom of the legs, and one or more tabs extending on the inside of the one or more legs. The fastener clip assembly also includes a pin, the pin being configured to slide around and within the cap, based at least upon the pin being configured to be snapped closed around the cap to form a cap-pin assembly. The cap-pin assembly is configured to couple a panel to a slot in a chassis based at least upon the cap-pin assembly being configured to attach to the slot in the chassis and to the panel. The cap is configured to expand around the chassis slot based at least upon the pin being configured to push the tabs outward in response to the pin being pushed up passed the tabs.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: TERMAX COMPANYInventors: Daniel James Dickinson, David Friesorger
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Patent number: 11731563Abstract: A magnetic latch for a lid and the bin of a container in a vehicle comprises at least one overmolded magnet detachably connected to a lid. A metal portion is magnetically attracted with the overmolded magnet. At least one overmolded magnet is connected to a bin having a magnetic attraction with the lid overmolded magnet to magnetically open and close the lid and the bin of the container. The overmold on the magnet encloses the magnet with vibration dampening material such as rubber. The metal portion may be a second at least one overmolded magnet second. The container may be a center console, glove box, ash tray, trunk, sun roof shade, cover. Spears, clips, prongs other suitable fasteners may be formed on one side of the overmold to allow insertion and attachment to a corresponding hole on the lid.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: TERMAX COMPANYInventors: Daniel James Dickinson, David Friesorger, Shawn Willis
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Publication number: 20230256918Abstract: A fastener clip system including a carrier and a fastener clip configured to fit over the carrier. The fastener clip includes at least one wing. The wing includes an engagement region that includes a depressed portion configured to be secured against a slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2022Publication date: August 17, 2023Applicant: Termax CompanyInventors: Daniel James Dickinson, Michael Tirrell, John Clasen, Mark Fleydervish
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Publication number: 20230220861Abstract: A system and method including a fastener clip including a top portion and a bottom portion. The bottom portion includes a platform, a pair of locking arms and a pair of feet. The pair of locking arms is coupled to the platform via a pair of hinges. The pair of feet is coupled to the locking arms and is being configured to rotate with the locking arms. The feet are configured to be partially inserted into a slot in a doghouse and, based at least on the locking arms being rotated, the feet are configured to rotate into the slot in the doghouse and to couple the bottom portion to the doghouse. The locking arms are configured to be coupled to the platform at the end of the rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Applicant: Termax CompanyInventors: Daniel James Dickinson, David Friesorger
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Publication number: 20230220860Abstract: Fastener clip including a tub that may be configured to engage and be secured to a slot in a chassis. The tub comprising at least two wings have a top portion and a bottom portion. The at least two wings are attached to the tub along a top portion of each of the wings on opposite sides of the tub. Bottom portions of the wings engage the chassis, securing the tub to the slot. The tub comprises at least two hooks on opposite sides of the tub and located laterally to the wings. The wings are configured to bend in response to the tub being inserted into a rib. The rib has tabs with outside edges to engage the hooks. Each of the tabs on the rib may be tapered to form tapered tabs. At the end of each tab, a retention notch engages the hook on the tub.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Applicant: Termax CompanyInventors: Daniel James Dickinson, David Friesorger
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Patent number: 11655841Abstract: A spin nut is operable to attach to a threaded fastener such as a rod. The spin nut includes a threaded nut having a shoulder for supporting a bracket, and a snap retainer detachably coupled to the threaded nut operable to spin onto any position on the threaded rod. At least one wing is formed on the snap retainer operable to attach to a bracket having a hole and spin to adjust to a position on the threaded rod. The snap retainer is detachably couple the plurality of sectioned threaded nut sections operable to spring open on a side opposite the band to allow the threaded rod to pass through.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2020Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: MAG DADDY LLCInventors: Michael Walter Smith, Daniel James Dickinson
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Patent number: 11619324Abstract: A U-shaped band to attach or snap a conduit or pipe to a slotted structural member. The U-shaped band includes a bottom portion, a first side having a first arm connected to the bottom portion; a second side having a second arm connected to the bottom portion thereby forming a U-shaped structure with the first and second sides. The at least one arm snaps into a slot of the slotted structural member when in an engaged position. The slotted structural member may be a strut or a receiver. The receiver has arms to engage and snap into curled ends or lips on sides of the strut and thus may adapt the band to the strut. Alternatively, the band may snap into suitably sized slots on the slotted structural member.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2020Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: MAG DADDY, LLCInventors: Michael Walter Smith, Daniel James Dickinson
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Patent number: 11603050Abstract: According to one embodiment, a fastener comprises a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The first side is connected to the second side thereby forming a U-shaped structure. The fastener further comprises a bottom portion wherein the first side and the second side are connected, and a top portion opposite the bottom portion. The first side comprises a first engagement spring. The first engagement spring is connected to the first side in the vicinity of the bottom portion. The engagement springs have inward facing gussets connected to the bottom portion. The second side comprises a second engagement spring. The second engagement spring is connected to the second side in the vicinity of the bottom portion. A cavity is formed between the first side and the second side as will be described below. The engagement springs include an engagement region operable to adapt to variations or movement of a slot.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2014Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Termax CompanyInventors: Daniel James Dickinson, Michael Walter Smith
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Patent number: 11577666Abstract: A system and method including a fastener clip, the fastener clip including one or more pairs of laterally offset legs joined at a head portion. The legs form a clip opening at an opposite end of the head portion. The fastener clip also includes a pair of arms coupled to the head portion, the arms being configured to move substantially independently from the pair of legs. The fastener clip also includes a pair of projections each attached at the ends of each of the arms. The projections are configured to engage an opening of a blade over which the fastener clip is configured to be coupled to the blade at least based upon the fastener clip being placed over the blade.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: TERMAX LLCInventors: Daniel James Dickinson, David Friesorger
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Patent number: 11523964Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide an improved stimulation device for sexual gratification. An enclosure includes a moveable shaft in a phallic shape, and a vibration surface located near the base of the shaft. The arrangement allows the shaft to be inserted in the vagina of a user while the vibration surface is in contact with the clitoral region of the user. In embodiments, the enclosure comprises two concave sides and a convex opposing surface. The concave side surfaces are well suited to accommodate the legs of a user. The convex opposing surface enables a rocker mode of operation in which the user places the device on a floor surface such that the convex opposing surface is on the floor, and then straddles the device, enabling a rocking motion during stimulation, which can create an enhanced user experience.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2021Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Inventor: Daniel James Dickinson
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Patent number: 11440486Abstract: A system and method including a fastener clip. The fastener clip is configured to attach over a blade on a panel, and the fastener clip is configured to be removably coupled to a slot in a chassis. The fastener clip includes at least a pair of legs extending from a top portion of the fastener clip, at least a pair of feet attached to the pair of legs adjacent the top portion, at least a pair of wings originating from the top portion, at least a pair of barbs extending from the pair of feet, at least a pair of stabilizing shoulder tabs originating from the top portion. The pair of wings is configured to facilitate the removable engagement of the fastener clip to the slot in the chassis. The barbs are configured to dig into and secure the fastener clip to the blade. The pair of shoulder tabs is configured to guide the fastener clip over the blade based at least upon the fastener clip being inserted over the blade.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2020Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: TERMAX LLCInventor: Daniel James Dickinson
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Patent number: 11440487Abstract: A system and method including a fastener clip, the fastener clip including a first piece made of an elastic first material. The first piece includes a pair of legs joined at a head portion, and one or more pairs of barbs coupled to the pair of legs. The barbs are configured to dig into the blade and to secure the fastener clip to the blade at least based upon the fastener clip being placed over the blade. The fastener clip includes a second piece made of a softer second material. The second piece includes inside and outside portions to the outside and to the inside of the first piece. The outside portions are configured to engage a slot in a chassis.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2020Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: TERMAX LLCInventors: Daniel James Dickinson, David Friesorger
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Publication number: 20220257459Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide an improved stimulation device for sexual gratification. An enclosure includes a moveable shaft in a phallic shape, and a vibration surface located near the base of the shaft. The arrangement allows the shaft to be inserted in the vagina of a user while the vibration surface is in contact with the clitoral region of the user. In use, the shaft thrusts back and forth in the vagina. In some embodiments, the enclosure comprises two concave sides and a convex opposing surface. The concave side surfaces are well suited to accommodate the legs of a user. The convex opposing surface enables a rocker mode of operation in which the user places the device on a floor surface such that the convex opposing surface is on the floor, and then straddles the device, enabling a rocking motion during stimulation, which can create an enhanced user experience.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2021Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventor: Daniel James Dickinson
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Publication number: 20220257457Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide an improved stimulation device for sexual gratification. An enclosure includes a moveable shaft in a phallic shape, and a vibration surface located near the base of the shaft. The arrangement allows the shaft to be inserted in the vagina of a user while the vibration surface is in contact with the clitoral region of the user. In embodiments, the enclosure comprises two concave sides and a convex opposing surface. The concave side surfaces are well suited to accommodate the legs of a user. The convex opposing surface enables a rocker mode of operation in which the user places the device on a floor surface such that the convex opposing surface is on the floor, and then straddles the device, enabling a rocking motion during stimulation, which can create an enhanced user experience.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2021Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventor: Daniel James Dickinson