Patents by Inventor Joshua Ernest Gilberts

Joshua Ernest Gilberts 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: 11441594
    Abstract: An appliance and fastening assemblies therefore are provided. A method of mounting an object to a part of an appliance using a fastening assembly is also provided. In one aspect, a fastening assembly of an appliance includes a wall defining an engagement hole. The fastening assembly also includes a tab connected to the wall and defining a clearance hole. The tab is folded over onto the wall such that the clearance hole is in communication with the engagement hole. A fastener of the fastening assembly has a head and a shank extending from the head. The shank has threads along at least a portion of the shank. The shank of the fastener is received through the clearance hole and the engagement hole. When the fastener is torqued or driven, a portion of material of the wall is extruded into the clearance hole of the tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Hans Bensel, Joshua Ernest Gilberts
  • Publication number: 20210054869
    Abstract: An appliance and fastening assemblies therefore are provided. A method of mounting an object to a part of an appliance using a fastening assembly is also provided. In one aspect, a fastening assembly of an appliance includes a wall defining an engagement hole. The fastening assembly also includes a tab connected to the wall and defining a clearance hole. The tab is folded over onto the wall such that the clearance hole is in communication with the engagement hole. A fastener of the fastening assembly has a head and a shank extending from the head. The shank has threads along at least a portion of the shank. The shank of the fastener is received through the clearance hole and the engagement hole. When the fastener is torqued or driven, a portion of material of the wall is extruded into the clearance hole of the tab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Peter Hans Bensel, Joshua Ernest Gilberts