Patents by Inventor Jeremy R.D. Tuttle
Jeremy R.D. Tuttle 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: 11002303Abstract: A fastener-retaining system (100) is configured to securely couple a fastener (102) to a substrate (104). The fastener-retaining system (100) includes a compression-limiting bushing (106) including a tube defining a central passage (132), and a retainer (130) positioned within the central passage. The retainer (130) includes a first portion that securely connects to the bushing, and a second portion that is configured to securely connect to a portion of the fastener.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2016Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Ronald C. Owens, II, Jeremy R. D. Tuttle, Chad M. Clark
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Publication number: 20180142714Abstract: A fastener-retaining system (100) is configured to securely couple a fastener (102) to a substrate (104). The fastener-retaining system (100) includes a compression-limiting bushing (106) including a tube defining a central passage (132), and a retainer (130) positioned within the central passage. The retainer (130) includes a first portion that securely connects to the bushing, and a second portion that is configured to securely connect to a portion of the fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2016Publication date: May 24, 2018Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Ronald C. Owens, II, Jeremy R.D. Tuttle, Chad M. Clark
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Publication number: 20180038405Abstract: A connection assembly including a grommet of hollow construction adapted to be retained within a retaining panel structure for attachment to a substructure. The grommet includes an upper collar and a lower collar disposed in spaced-apart relation. An axial bore extends through the grommet. Anti-rotation elements may be disposed between the upper and lower collars. The anti-rotation elements lock the grommet against rotational movement following insertion and rotation to a locking position within a complementary retaining panel opening. The grommet may carry variations of a compression limiter within the axial bore of the grommet and either an elongated fastener or a fastening nut may be secured in operative position with the grommet prior to shipment and installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Chad M. Clark, Ronald C. Owens, Jeremy R.D. Tuttle
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Patent number: 9790974Abstract: A connection assembly adapted for receipt of a male connection member at the interior of a grommet. The connection assembly includes a grommet of hollow construction including a first collar and a second non-circular collar disposed in spaced-apart relation from the first collar. An axial bore extends entirely through the grommet. A sleeve insert including a hollow stem extends into the axial bore so as to at least partially line the axial bore. A complementary retaining panel includes a substantially non-circular access opening adapted to receive the second collar in pass-through relation and to block the first collar against insertion. Upon rotation, the grommet is blocked against withdrawal through the access opening and the retaining panel is held securely in place.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2013Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Jason D. Holt, Ronald C. Owens, II, John D. Bisset, Eric B. Jipp, Troy S. Field, Jeremy R. D. Tuttle
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Patent number: 9500218Abstract: A fastener assembly is configured to secure to a component. The fastener assembly may include a fastener having a shaft integrally connected to an engagement head, and an anchoring bushing that retains the fastener. The anchoring bushing may include a main body defining a fastener passage that retains the shaft, and at least one anchoring member extending from a portion of the main body. The anchoring member(s) is configured to securely anchor into at least a portion of the component.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2012Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Ronald C. Owens, II, John D. Bisset, Jason D. Holt, Jeremy R. D. Tuttle, Glenn G. Heavens
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Publication number: 20150369269Abstract: A connection assembly adapted for receipt of a male connection member at the interior of a grommet. The connection assembly includes a grommet of hollow construction including a first collar and a second non-circular collar disposed in spaced-apart relation from the first collar. An axial bore extends entirely through the grommet. A sleeve insert including a hollow stem extends into the axial bore so as to at least partially line the axial bore. A complementary retaining panel includes a substantially non-circular access opening adapted to receive the second collar in pass-through relation and to block the first collar against insertion. Upon rotation, the grommet is blocked against withdrawal through the access opening and the retaining panel is held securely in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2013Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Jason D. HOLT, Ronald C. OWENS, II, John D. BISSET, Eric B. JIPP, Troy S. FIELD, Jeremy R.D. Tuttle
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Patent number: 8875683Abstract: An annular two-phase spring has a plurality of first waves providing a first spring rate and a plurality of second waves providing a second spring rate. The two-phase spring can be used for installing a fuel injector in a fuel injector bore to improve sound performance.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2010Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Jason D. Holt, Robert R. Schaser, Jeremy R. D. Tuttle
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Publication number: 20140271026Abstract: A fastener assembly is configured to secure to a component. The fastener assembly may include a fastener having a shaft integrally connected to an engagement head, and an anchoring bushing that retains the fastener. The anchoring bushing may include a main body defining a fastener passage that retains the shaft, and at least one anchoring member extending from a portion of the main body. The anchoring member(s) is configured to securely anchor into at least a portion of the component.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2012Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Ronald C. Owens, II, John D. Bisset, Jason D. Holt, Jeremy R.D. Tuttle, Glenn G. Heavens
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Patent number: 8714139Abstract: A dual-phase spring assembly configured for use with a fuel injector system includes a metal main body and a rubber ring. The main body includes a base integrally connected to a circumferential wall having a radially-canted lip. The base defines a central opening. The radially-canted lip angles away from a center of the main body. The rubber ring secures over the base and to an internal surface of the circumferential wall. The rubber ring covers a ledge of the base, while the radially-canted lip is exposed. The rubber ring is configured to directly abut at least a first portion of the fuel injector system, and the radially-canted lip is configured to directly abut a second portion of the fuel injector system.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2009Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Jason D. Holt, Glenn G. Heavens, James D. Jones, Robert R. Schaser, Jeremy R. D. Tuttle
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Patent number: 8641347Abstract: A hollow fastening nut assembly including an upper head adapted to engage a wrench or other tightening tool and an integral co-axial, internally threaded lower section of reduced diameter adapted for insertion into an access opening in a fastened component. The lower section acts as a compression limiter. An optional annular disc spring may be disposed about the internally threaded lower section for engagement with the rear surface of the fastened component. A locking structure may be disposed at the exterior surface of the internally threaded lower section to engage the interior of the access opening to lock the nut assembly in place.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: John D. Bisset, Jason D. Holt, Jeremy R. D. Tuttle
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Publication number: 20130174810Abstract: A bracket assembly is configured to secure a fuel injector to a mounting frame within a vehicle. The bracket assembly includes a single unitary main body formed from a single piece of stamped material. The main body includes a nozzle-engaging member configured to securely retain a nozzle of the fuel injector, and a fastener-engaging member configured to retain a fastener that secures the single unitary main body to the mounting frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2011Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Kenneth R. Levey, Jason D. Holt, Robert R. Schaser, Eric B. Jipp, Jeremy R.D. Tuttle
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Patent number: 8454290Abstract: A fastener assembly includes a bushing having a flange configured to be urged toward a work-piece, and an isolation spring configured to be positioned between the flange and the work-piece. The isolation spring includes a metal core integrally formed with a rubber coating.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2010Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Robert R. Schaser, Jason D. Holt, Albert W. Van Boven, Jeremy R. D. Tuttle, Glenn G. Heavens
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Publication number: 20130094922Abstract: A hollow fastening nut assembly including an upper head adapted to engage a wrench or other tightening tool and an integral co-axial, internally threaded lower section of reduced diameter adapted for insertion into an access opening in a fastened component. The lower section acts as a compression limiter. An optional annular disc spring may be disposed about the internally threaded lower section for engagement with the rear surface of the fastened component. A locking structure may be disposed at the exterior surface of the internally threaded lower section to engage the interior of the access opening to lock the nut assembly in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Inventors: JOHN D. BISSET, Jason D. Holt, Jeremy R.D. Tuttle
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Publication number: 20120104120Abstract: An annular two-phase spring has a plurality of first waves providing a first spring rate and a plurality of second waves providing a second spring rate. The two-phase spring can be used for installing a fuel injector in a fuel injector bore to improve sound performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Jason D. Holt, Robert R. Schaser, Jeremy R.D. Tuttle
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Publication number: 20110311333Abstract: A fastener assembly includes a bushing having a flange configured to be urged toward a work-piece, and an isolation spring configured to be positioned between the flange and the work-piece. The isolation spring includes a metal core integrally formed with a rubber coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Robert R. Schaser, Jason D. Holt, Albert W. Van Boven, Jeremy R.D. Tuttle, Glenn G. Heavens
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Publication number: 20110247591Abstract: A dual-phase spring assembly configured for use with a fuel injector system includes a metal main body and a rubber ring. The main body includes a base integrally connected to a circumferential wall having a radially-canted lip. The base defines a central opening. The radially-canted lip angles away from a center of the main body. The rubber ring secures over the base and to an internal surface of the circumferential wall. The rubber ring covers a ledge of the base, while the radially-canted lip is exposed. The rubber ring is configured to directly abut at least a first portion of the fuel injector system, and the radially-canted lip is configured to directly abut a second portion of the fuel injector system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2009Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Jason D. Holt, Glenn G. Heavens, James D. Jones, Robert R. Schaser, Jeremy R.D. Tuttle