Patents by Inventor Kenneth S. Dobson

Kenneth S. Dobson 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: 6705814
    Abstract: The body bolt absorber assembly includes a lower body absorber made from rubber or a similar material with an undersized aperture, formed either during manufacture or by subsequent piercing, to slideably engage and capture a bolt. The lower body absorber further includes interior cylindrical walls with an inwardly extending lip thereby forming a chamber to engage and capture a washer. The washer includes an aperture through which the shaft of the bolt passes. The engagement and capture of the bolt and the washer provides for a one-piece modular assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth S. Dobson
  • Publication number: 20030230864
    Abstract: A stabilizer for a vehicle suspension system having first and second pivotal components with an anchor above one of the pivotal components and an anchor below the other of the pivotal components. The stabilizer includes a bending member connected to the first and second anchors. The bending member can be of a variety of shapes to fit within the suspension systems architecture on various vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2003
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Inventors: Robert K. Dutzi, Kenneth S. Dobson, Jason K. Trotter
  • Publication number: 20030226939
    Abstract: A grommet connector including a first end portion and a second end portion with a barrier extending therebetween. The first end portion is adapted for connecting to a grommet, and the second end portion is adapted for connecting to another part, such as a second grommet, a nut or the like to form a subassembly of the grommet and the other part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventors: Jeremy M. Beck, Kenneth S. Dobson, Robert K. Dutzi, Jason K. Trotter
  • Publication number: 20030180122
    Abstract: The body bolt absorber assembly includes a lower body absorber made from rubber or a similar material with an undersized aperture, formed either during manufacture or by subsequent piercing, to slideably engage and capture a bolt. The lower body absorber further includes interior cylindrical walls with an inwardly extending lip thereby forming a chamber to engage and capture a washer. The washer includes an aperture through which the shaft of the bolt passes. The engagement and capture of the bolt and the washer provides for a one-piece modular assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventor: Kenneth S. Dobson
  • Publication number: 20030127817
    Abstract: A method and structure for installing an automotive suspension member is herein disclosed. A fastener used to couple a link member includes a head, a shaft extending from the head and a self-holding mechanism that prevents rotation of the fastener when it is engaged with an aperture formed through a mating member. The self-holding mechanism obviates the need for more than one tool for installing the link member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventors: Kenneth S. Dobson, Jason K. Trotter
  • Publication number: 20020172577
    Abstract: The body bolt absorber assembly includes a lower body absorber made from rubber or a similar material with an undersized aperture, formed either during manufacture or by subsequent piercing, to slideably engage and capture a bolt. The lower body absorber further includes interior cylindrical walls with an inwardly extending lip thereby forming a chamber to engage and capture a washer. The washer includes an aperture through which the shaft of the bolt passes. The engagement and capture of the bolt and the washer provides for a one-piece modular assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventor: Kenneth S. Dobson
  • Patent number: 6435793
    Abstract: The body bolt absorber assembly includes a lower body absorber made from rubber or a similar material with an undersized aperture, formed either during manufacture or by subsequent piercing, to slideably engage and capture a bolt. The lower body absorber further includes interior cylindrical walls with an inwardly extending lip thereby forming a chamber to engage and capture a washer. The washer includes an aperture through which the shaft of the bolt passes. The engagement and capture of the bolt and the washer provides for a one-piece modular assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth S. Dobson
  • Publication number: 20020106262
    Abstract: The body bolt absorber assembly includes a lower body absorber made from rubber or a similar material with an undersized aperture, formed either during manufacture or by subsequent piercing, to slideably engage and capture a bolt. The lower body absorber further includes interior cylindrical walls with an inwardly extending lip thereby forming a chamber to engage and capture a washer. The washer includes an aperture through which the shaft of the bolt passes. The engagement and capture of the bolt and the washer provides for a one-piece modular assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventor: Kenneth S. Dobson