Patents by Inventor Kent S. Gimmy

Kent S. Gimmy 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).

  • Publication number: 20170292557
    Abstract: A compensation nut fastener assembly may include a first nut including a first channel, a second nut including a second channel configured to receive a portion of the first nut, and a torque clip including at least one securing member radially extending from the shaft. The shaft is securely fixed within the first channel. The securing member(s) may include a fixing clip that securely fixes the torque clip to the first nut, and an offset tab that defines a minimum offset distance between the first nut and the second nut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Alexander W. SHERRILL, Nicholas CAPITO, JR., Jason DOBSON, Todd GERLACH, Kent S. GIMMY
  • Publication number: 20120003061
    Abstract: A caged sleeve assembly includes a cage having a main body defining a washer chamber, at least one washer within the washer chamber, and a centering sleeve secured to the cage. The centering sleeve is configured to center the caged assembly within a through-hole of a wheel component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Ross S. Hill, Michael F. Jeroue, Kent S. Gimmy
  • Publication number: 20090242715
    Abstract: A system for securing a structure to a panel includes a clip assembly. The clip assembly includes an engagement plate secured to at least one strap through at least one curved portion. A central opening is formed through the engagement plate, and at least one strap cavity is formed through the strap(s). At least one extension beam integrally connects to and extends from the strap(s). The extension beam(s) is perpendicular to the strap(s) and the engagement plate in an at-rest position. At least one beam cavity is formed through the extension beam(s). At least one tab is integrally connected to the extension beam(s) through at least one intermediate portion. The tab(s) includes at least one removal hole formed therethrough that is aligned with the strap cavity and a portion of the central opening when the clip assembly is in the at-rest position. The tab is configured to pass into the beam cavity when the clip assembly is urged into a panel hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: JOHN M. KOSIDLO, Kent S. Gimmy
  • Patent number: 7496993
    Abstract: A retention clip includes a generally cylindrical main portion having a leading end configured to pass into a hole of a panel, at least one retaining tab extending from the main portion, and at least one spring member extending from the main portion. The at least one retaining tab and the at least one spring member are configured to compressively sandwich a portion of the panel therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Kosidlo, James B. Carrier, Kent S. Gimmy
  • Publication number: 20080134472
    Abstract: A retention clip includes a generally cylindrical main portion having a leading end configured to pass into a hole of a panel, at least one retaining tab extending from the main portion, and at least one spring member extending from the main portion. The at least one retaining tab and the at least one spring member are configured to compressively sandwich a portion of the panel therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: John M. Kosidlo, James B. Carrier, Kent S. Gimmy