Patents by Inventor Joseph M. Sedlock

Joseph M. Sedlock 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).

  • Two-way snap-attach clip
    Patent number: 6581252
    Abstract: A plastic grille is attached to vehicle fenders by fasteners having a first connector section particularly shaped to snappingly engage a hole in the grille, and having an oppositely-facing second connector section particularly shaped to snappingly engage a hole in the fenders. The first and second connector sections are shaped for optimal low insertion force, yet high retention force. The first and second connectors have flexible arms that are oriented 90 degrees apart, permitting the connectors to slip in perpendicular directions in their respective receiving holes, thus providing improved tolerance and adjustability during installation. A method of assembly includes pre-attaching the fastener to the plastic component, and then attaching them as a unit to the metal component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Lacks Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Sedlock, Robert L. Allen, Kenneth Bailey, Sr., David Means
  • TWO-WAY SNAP-ATTACH CLIP
    Publication number: 20030102680
    Abstract: A plastic grille is attached to vehicle fenders by fasteners having a first connector section particularly shaped to snappingly engage a hole in the grille, and having an oppositely-facing second connector section particularly shaped to snappingly engage a hole in the fenders. The first and second connector sections are shaped for optimal low insertion force, yet high retention force. The first and second connectors have flexible arms that are oriented 90 degrees apart, permitting the connectors to slip in perpendicular directions in their respective receiving holes, thus providing improved tolerance and adjustability during installation. A method of assembly includes pre-attaching the fastener to the plastic component, and then attaching them as a unit to the metal component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2001
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventors: Joseph M. Sedlock, Robert L. Allen, Kenneth Bailey, David Means