Patents by Inventor Joseph E. Morawa

Joseph E. Morawa 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).

  • Patent number: 5411228
    Abstract: A cable clip for retaining coaxial cables and the like against a mounting surface is provided which includes fastener retaining means for holding a fastening device in place prior to user installation. In one embodiment, the fastener retaining means includes a plurality of segmented arcuate-shaped wall portions which are tapered inwardly so as to resiliently grip the fastening device. In a second embodiment, the fastening retaining means includes a plurality of radially extending tabs disposed on the inner surface of a cylindrically-shaped fastener hole for frictional engagement with the fastener device with a retention fit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1995
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph E. Morawa, Bjarne Frederiksen, George Z. Lannert, Mohammad Masghati