Patents by Inventor John S. Pontaoe
John S. Pontaoe 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: 11760193Abstract: A reservoir cap closure indicator coupled to a cap comprises a body configured to move between a first position and a second position. An indicator coupled to the body indicates a position of the reservoir cap closure indicator as the body moves between the first position and the second position.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2018Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Louis A. Sigioltzakis, Joseph C. Kuhn, John S. Pontaoe
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Patent number: 11533969Abstract: Disclosed is a buckle assembly having a female buckle component and a male buckle component. The male buckle component configured to mate with the female buckle component and comprising a main body, a mating guide beam, and one or more lateral arms coupled to the main body and configured to deflect about pivot points. Each lateral arm having a distal end configured to engage said female buckle component via a latching ledge of a button. Each lateral arm is shaped to define an effective length between the latching ledge and the pivot point that is greater than a linear distance between the latching ledge and the pivot point.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2021Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: John S. Pontaoe
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Publication number: 20210392999Abstract: Disclosed is a buckle assembly having a female buckle component and a male buckle component. The male buckle component configured to mate with the female buckle component and comprising a main body, a mating guide beam, and one or more lateral arms coupled to the main body and configured to deflect about pivot points. Each lateral arm having a distal end configured to engage said female buckle component via a latching ledge of a button. Each lateral arm is shaped to define an effective length between the latching ledge and the pivot point that is greater than a linear distance between the latching ledge and the pivot point.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventor: John S. Pontaoe
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Patent number: 11089842Abstract: An example buckle assembly includes a body and a latch. The body includes an integral whistle portion. The latch is configured to snapably mate with the body.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Eric W. Millward, John S. Pontaoe, Thomas A. Moeller
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Publication number: 20210169180Abstract: An example buckle assembly includes a body and a latch. The body includes an integral whistle portion. The latch is configured to snapably mate with the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2019Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Eric W. Millward, John S. Pontaoe, Thomas A. Moeller
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Publication number: 20190100100Abstract: A reservoir cap closure indicator coupled to a cap comprises a body configured to move between a first position and a second position. An indicator coupled to the body indicates a position of the reservoir cap closure indicator as the body moves between the first position and the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2018Publication date: April 4, 2019Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Louis A. Sigioltzakis, Joseph C. Kuhn, John S. Pontaoe
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Patent number: 10123590Abstract: A buckle assembly is configured to securely attach to a component and may include a buckle housing and a securing member. The buckle housing may include a first connecting protuberance or first protuberance-retaining structure, and a second connecting protuberance or the second protuberance-retaining structure. The securing member may include the other of the first connecting protuberance or the first protuberance-retaining structure, and the other of the second connecting protuberance or the second protuberance-retaining structure. The first protuberance-retaining structure is configured to slidably receive the first connecting protuberance in a sliding direction. The second protuberance-retaining structure is configured to securely retain the second connecting protuberance so that the buckle housing is secured with respect to the securing member.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2014Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Kolasa, John S. Pontaoe
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Patent number: 9743723Abstract: A zipper puller (110) has a one piece structure including a molded plastic body (112) and an integral molded looped tether (114). The looped tether is molded in a first size and shape, and after molding the looped tether is permanently deformed to a second size and second shape by aligning the crystalline structure of the looped tether material.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2012Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Chwan Huey Lim Chang, David A. Shereyk, John S. Pontaoe, Tun-Jen Chu, Timothy P. Coffield
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Publication number: 20160366989Abstract: A buckle assembly is configured to securely attach to a component and may include a buckle housing and a securing member. The buckle housing may include a first connecting protuberance or first protuberance-retaining structure, and a second connecting protuberance or the second protuberance-retaining structure. The securing member may include the other of the first connecting protuberance or the first protuberance-retaining structure, and the other of the second connecting protuberance or the second protuberance-retaining structure. The first protuberance-retaining structure is configured to slidably receive the first connecting protuberance in a sliding direction. The second protuberance-retaining structure is configured to securely retain the second connecting protuberance so that the buckle housing is secured with respect to the securing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2014Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Scott D. KOLASA, John S. PONTAOE
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Patent number: 9410594Abstract: A dampening mechanism includes a pair of coaxially aligned inner and outer components with ends disposed in telescoping relation with an interposed resilient elastomeric member comprising a monolithic polymeric structure comprising a hollow body within the end of the outer component, and receiving the end of the inner component with the body including an attachment portion secured to the outer component, and a support portion supporting the inner component. The body portion includes a plurality of equally spaced webs extending between the attachment portion and support portion. In one form, the body is generally cylindrical and disposed between the inner surface of the outer component and the outer surface of the inner component in telescoping relation and frictionally engaging the telescoping components.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2013Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: David A. Shereyk, John S. Pontaoe
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Patent number: 9049917Abstract: A device is configured to adjustably retain at least one strap and dampen forces exerted into or by the at least one strap. The device includes a main body including at least one strap adjustment channel configured to adjustably retain the at least one strap, and at least one tensile member formed on or within the main body. The at least one tensile member is configured to flex, bend, and/or stretch in order to absorb the forces exerted into or by the at least one strap.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2011Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: David A. Shereyk, John S. Pontaoe
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Publication number: 20150048235Abstract: A dampening mechanism includes a pair of coaxially aligned inner and outer components with ends disposed in telescoping relation with an interposed resilient elastomeric member comprising a monolithic polymeric structure comprising a hollow body within the end of the outer component, and receiving the end of the inner component with the body including an attachment portion secured to the outer component, and a support portion supporting the inner component. The body portion includes a plurality of equally spaced webs extending between the attachment portion and support portion. In one form, the body is generally cylindrical and disposed between the inner surface of the outer component and the outer surface of the inner component in telescoping relation and frictionally engaging the telescoping components.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2013Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: David A. Shereyk, John S. Pontaoe
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Publication number: 20140345092Abstract: A self-nesting zipper puller includes a body defining a periphery, a lanyard by which to suspend the zipper puller from a zipper for use; and a loop secured to the lanyard and engaged about the periphery of the body during use of the zipper puller to secure the lanyard and body as an enclosed structure captured by the zipper.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2013Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: David A. Shereyk, John S. Pontaoe, Michael P. Pfotenhauer, Cassie M. Tweed
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Publication number: 20130312230Abstract: A zipper puller (110) has a one piece structure including a molded plastic body (112) and an integral molded looped tether (114). The looped tether is molded in a first size and shape, and after molding the looped tether is permanently deformed to a second size and second shape by aligning the crystalline structure of the looped tether material.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2012Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Chwan Huey Lim Chang, David A. Shereyk, John S. Pontaoe, Tun-Jen Chu, Timothy P. Coffield
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Publication number: 20130221052Abstract: A device is configured to adjustably retain at least one strap and dampen forces exerted into or by the at least one strap. The device includes a main body including at least one strap adjustment channel configured to adjustably retain the at least one strap, and at least one tensile member formed on or within the main body. The at least one tensile member is configured to flex, bend, and/or stretch in order to absorb the forces exerted into or by the at least one strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2011Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: David A. Shereyk, John S. Pontaoe
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Patent number: 8407866Abstract: A foldable attachment clip assembly including a receiving body portion having a hollow interior and a slotted opening extending along the length which receives and retains a crossbar of a stirrup connection portion. The crossbar of the stirrup connection portion is adapted for press-fit insertion through the relatively narrow width slotted opening which opens into a wider diameter retention pocket at the interior of the receiving body portion. Following attachment, the receiving body portion and the stirrup connection portion can rotate relative to one another about an axis defined generally by the crossbar within the retention pocket. Upon application of a tensioning force, the clip is substantially straightened and the receiving body pulls tight against the crossbar in a secure relation.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2010Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: John S. Pontaoe
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Patent number: 8336173Abstract: A clip assembly adapted to engage a male track member. The clip assembly includes a clamshell clamping member including a first leg and a second leg. The clip assembly further includes a female compression member adapted to fit in sliding relation at least partially about the clamshell clamping member. The female compression member is adapted to compress the first leg towards the second leg.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2009Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: John S. Pontaoe, Scott D. Kolasa
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Patent number: 8256072Abstract: A two-part buckle includes a male buckle component received in a female buckle component. Lock surfaces between the male and female buckle components are provided inwardly of flexible segments of the lock arms and axially between the flexible portion of the lock arm and accessible ends of the lock arms depressed for unlatching the buckle. The lock surfaces angle toward the disengaged positions in the direction of arm movement for unlatching.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2007Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Scott S. Kolasa, John S. Pontaoe
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Patent number: D945313Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2020Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Eric W. Millward, John S. Pontaoe, Thomas A. Moeller
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Patent number: D1002432Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: John S. Pontaoe