Patents by Inventor Larry J. Wilson
Larry J. Wilson 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).
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Patent number: 10107326Abstract: A fastener assembly comprising a threaded component and a washer, wherein the bearing surfaces between the threaded component and washer each include helically inclined surface segments such that the clamp load exerted on the washer by the threaded component alternates between being increased and being decreased during rotation of the nut in a single direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2016Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: MacLean-Fogg CompanyInventor: Larry J. Wilson
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Publication number: 20180298933Abstract: Fasteners are disclosed for reducing mass of the fastener, while being configured for use with standard torque delivery tools. The fasteners include non-torque bearing surfaces disposed between torque bearing surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Maclean-Fogg CompanyInventors: Larry J. Wilson, James T. Tanner
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Patent number: 10099655Abstract: A wheel fastener alarm is provided with a fastener body, a cap covering the fastener body, a sensor array disposed within the fastener body, and a cover disposed over an opening in the fastener body and a hole in the cap.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2017Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: MACLEAN-FOGG COMPANYInventors: David J. Davis, Kryzysztof Misztur, Christian Muehlich, Robert E. Whitney, Larry J. Wilson, Marcus A. Zagorniak, Steven R. Fister
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Publication number: 20180118158Abstract: A wheel fastener alarm is provided with a fastener body, a cap covering the fastener body, a sensor array disposed within the fastener body, and a cover disposed over an opening in the fastener body and a hole in the cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: Maclean-Fogg CompanyInventors: David J. Davis, Kryzysztof Misztur, Christian Muehlich, Robert E. Whitney, Larry J. Wilson, Marcus A. Zagorniak, Steven R. Fister
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Patent number: 9937746Abstract: A capped fastener is provided with deflected projections on the nut body for securing a cap on the nut body. The deflected projections fit within a double walled edge of the cap. The projections are deflected through a simple method during the assembly process.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2016Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: MacLean Fogg CompanyInventor: Larry J. Wilson
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Publication number: 20170320356Abstract: A capped fastener is provided with deflected projections on the nut body for securing a cap on the nut body. The deflected projections fit within a double walled edge of the cap. The projections are deflected through a simple method during the assembly process.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: Maclean-Fogg CompanyInventor: Larry J. Wilson
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Publication number: 20170138391Abstract: A fastener assembly comprising a threaded component and a washer, wherein the bearing surfaces between the threaded component and washer each include helically inclined surface segments such that the clamp load exerted on the washer by the threaded component alternates between being increased and being decreased during rotation of the nut in a single direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Applicant: Maclean-Fogg CompanyInventor: Larry J. Wilson
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Publication number: 20160208844Abstract: A capped fastener is provided with two outer flanges and a groove therebetween. The cap is crimped around the first outer flange without covering the second outer flange. The end of the cap is crimped in a groove between the first and second outer flanges. A crimping tool and method of crimping are also provided for crimping the end of a cap into a groove between two outer flanges.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2015Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: Maclean-Fogg CompanyInventor: Larry J. Wilson
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Patent number: 8936423Abstract: Fasteners are provided with a polymer layer covering a body. The polymer layer may improve the aesthetics of the fastener and may be colored to provide various color options. The polymer layer covers at least part of a wrench bearing surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2012Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: MacLean-Fogg CompanyInventors: David J. Davis, Larry J. Wilson, Steve J. Tomaszewski
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Patent number: 8616622Abstract: A hood bumper assembly for automotive vehicle hoods is provided that can manage impact energy from a collision with a pedestrian. The hood bumper assembly may have a bumper with a cushion that is threaded to a retainer attached to the vehicle frame. The threaded engagement between the bumper and the retainer may have a percentage of thread engagement that is less than industry standards so that the threads skip without substantially deforming when an impact load is applied to the vehicle hood.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2012Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: MacLean Fogg CompanyInventors: David J. Davis, Larry J. Wilson
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Patent number: 8491247Abstract: Improved fasteners are provided for minimizing deformation in the corner region of the bearing surfaces. The bearing surfaces have a primary bearing surface and a recessed bearing surface. The primary bearing surfaces may be oriented in a hexagonal shape with opposing surfaces parallel to each other. The recessed bearing surface is disposed inwardly from the primary bearing surface and extends from the primary bearing surface to the end of the bearing surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2010Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Maclean-Fogg CompanyInventor: Larry J Wilson
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Publication number: 20130149071Abstract: Fasteners are provided with a polymer layer covering a body. The polymer layer may improve the aesthetics of the fastener and may be colored to provide various color options. The polymer layer covers at least part of a wrench bearing surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: Maclean-Fogg Component SolutionsInventors: David J. Davis, Larry J. Wilson, Steve J. Tomaszewski
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Publication number: 20130026785Abstract: A hood bumper assembly for automotive vehicle hoods is provided that can manage impact energy from a collision with a pedestrian. The hood bumper assembly may have a bumper with a cushion that is threaded to a retainer attached to the vehicle frame. The threaded engagement between the bumper and the retainer may have a percentage of thread engagement that is less than industry standards so that the threads skip without substantially deforming when an impact load is applied to the vehicle hood.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2012Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: Maclean-Fogg Component SolutionsInventors: David J. Davis, Larry J. Wilson
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Publication number: 20110116892Abstract: Improved fasteners are provided for minimizing deformation in the corner region of the bearing surfaces. The bearing surfaces have a primary bearing surface and a recessed bearing surface. The primary bearing surfaces may be oriented in a hexagonal shape with opposing surfaces parallel to each other. The recessed bearing surface is disposed inwardly from the primary bearing surface and extends from the primary bearing surface to the end of the bearing surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: MacLean-Fogg CompanyInventor: Larry J. Wilson
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Patent number: 7438512Abstract: The present invention relates to a u-bolt comprising, a shaft having a curved portion and two ends, the ends each have a threaded surface, the curved portion is located between the ends, at least a portion of the end has a trilobular shape, and the curved portion is shaped so that a distance between the ends is shorter than the length of the end.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2003Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: MacLean-Fogg CompanyInventors: Gerard S. Jakuszeski, Larry J. Wilson, David A. Harris, John V. Crowe
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Patent number: 7435045Abstract: A wheel nut and washer assembly for securing a wheel to a motor vehicle axle. The wheel nut includes a body having a longitudinal axis, the nut body also having an axial threaded aperture and a pair of ends, one end being in the form of a smooth steel external surface. The wheel nut also includes a steel washer having an end terminating in a smooth annular surface in surface-to-surface engagement with the body end thereby maintaining axially alignment of the body and washer enabling relative movement of said body and washer about said axis. A decorative cap on the assembly is configured so that it holds the washer on the nut, a gap between the cap and washer to enable the washer to freely rotate and move laterally relative to the nut.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2003Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: MacLean-Fogg CompanyInventor: Larry J. Wilson
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Publication number: 20080044254Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-theft fastener assembly that includes a fastener, an insert, and a shield. The insert is secured to the fastener and includes a security pattern that corresponds to a special security tool so that, once secured, the fastener can only be removed by the security tool. The shield is rotatably connected to the fastener and extends around the fastener to prevent access to a portion of the fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2006Publication date: February 21, 2008Inventor: Larry J. Wilson
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Patent number: 7004700Abstract: The present invention relates to a decorative cap for enclosing the head of a wheel bolt or wheel nut or the like which fastens a wheel to the hub of a vehicle, comprising an end closure wall, an endless side wall extending from an outer periphery of said end closure wall, a skid extending radially outwardly from a periphery of said side wall, and said skirt having a plurality of locking lips depending therefrom for releasably gripping the head.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2003Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: MacLean-Fogg CompanyInventor: Larry J. Wilson
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Patent number: 6981829Abstract: The fastener assembly comprises a torquing member and a clamping pressure member assembled together on a common axis. The torquing member has threads formed around the axis. An annular bearing surface extends around the axis on one end of the member. The clamping pressure member has an annular bearing surface formed around the axis on one end and an annular clamping surface extending around the axis on an opposite end. The annular bearing surface of the torquing member includes a first series of helically inclined surface segments extending about substantially the same axis as the threads and a second series of helically inclined surface segments extending about substantially the same axis as the threads but provided with a pitch substantially equal to or greater than that of the threads, with an opposite incline.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2002Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: MacLean-Fogg CompanyInventor: Larry J. Wilson
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Patent number: 6957939Abstract: A decorative cap and wheel nut or bolt insert, and a method of assembling them. The insert is coated and/or plated and includes a hex-shaped section and a section having a circular cylindrical outer surface. A cap includes a hex cross-section segment and a circular cylindrical cross-section segment. The hex cross-section segment of the cap slips easily over the hex section of the insert while the circular cylindrical cross-section segment has a smaller ID than the OD of the circular cylindrical insert section whereby an interference fit is formed between them when the insert is press fit into the cap.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2001Date of Patent: October 25, 2005Assignee: Industrial and Automotive Fasteners, L.L.C.Inventor: Larry J. Wilson