Patents by Inventor Mark Latz

Mark Latz 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).

  • Self-drilling self-tapping fastener
    Patent number: 12000421
    Abstract: A self-drilling self-tapping fastener that provides improved performance in both drilling time and pullout force without decreasing performance in any of ductility, tapping torque, torsional strength, and tension strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Yongping Gong, Randall Derek Riffle, Mark Latz, Alex Baciu
  • SELF-DRILLING SELF-TAPPING FASTENER
    Publication number: 20220213919
    Abstract: A self-drilling self-tapping fastener that provides improved performance in both drilling time and pullout force without decreasing performance in any of ductility, tapping torque, torsional strength, and tension strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Yongping Gong, Randall Derek Riffle, Mark Latz, Alex Baciu
  • Universal fastener
    Publication number: 20090185880
    Abstract: A new and improved fastener wherein the tip portion includes a unique and novel structure that enables and facilitates the insertion of the fastener into both wood and concrete substrates. The tip portion includes a half-cone structure in which a pointed tip is defined between a radially outer conical surface portion and a radially inner flat or planar surface portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventors: Yongping Gong, Mark Latz, Cheryl L. Panasik, Michael Dill