Patents by Inventor Mark Lepper

Mark Lepper 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: 11486422
    Abstract: A push-on fastener includes a base, a first radial barb, an axial support, a second radial barb, and a protrusion. The base defines an opening. The first radial barb extends from the base. The axial support extends from the base. The second radial barb extends from the axial support. The protrusion extends from the axial support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Kileean Bell, Mark Lepper
  • Publication number: 20200309171
    Abstract: A push-on fastener includes a base, a first radial barb, an axial support, a second radial barb, and a protrusion. The base defines an opening. The first radial barb extends from the base. The axial support extends from the base. The second radial barb extends from the axial support. The protrusion extends from the axial support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Kileean Bell, Mark Lepper
  • Patent number: 9145909
    Abstract: An improved snap-in retainer system adapted to join a first component to a second component. The retainer system includes a clip having a proximal head portion and a distal base portion of generally arrowhead construction. The retainer system further includes a sleeve including an axial passageway adapted to receive the distal base portion of the clip. The sleeve includes window openings defining lateral ports permitting outboard projection of the wing elements following sliding insertion of the base portion to an intermediate stage within the sleeve. The axial passageway further includes a distal neck adapted to compress the wing elements to an inboard orientation within the interior of the sleeve upon full insertion of the base portion into the sleeve thereby facilitating non-destructive withdrawal and disengagement of the retainer system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Lepper, Ovidiu Cristian Mihai, Andrew Keenan Swayne
  • Publication number: 20140047679
    Abstract: An improved snap-in retainer system adapted to join a first component to a second component. The retainer system includes a clip having a proximal head portion and a distal base portion of generally arrowhead construction. The retainer system further includes a sleeve including an axial passageway adapted to receive the distal base portion of the clip. The sleeve includes window openings defining lateral ports permitting outboard projection of the wing elements following sliding insertion of the base portion to an intermediate stage within the sleeve. The axial passageway further includes a distal neck adapted to compress the wing elements to an inboard orientation within the interior of the sleeve upon full insertion of the base portion into the sleeve thereby facilitating non-destructive withdrawal and disengagement of the retainer system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicants: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD, ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Lepper, Ovidiu Cristian Mihai, Andrew Keenan Swayne
  • Patent number: 7306419
    Abstract: A snap-fit fastener having deflectable, diverging wings extending from a distal end of a pedestal is provided with lead-in extensions from the connection of each wing to the pedestal. The extensions define a slot therebetween and are curved relative to the wings. By inserting an implement such as a screwdriver in the slot and twisting the implement, the lead-in extensions are spread relative to each other and the wings are moved toward the pedestal to allow the fastener to be disconnected from an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
    Inventor: Mark Lepper
  • Publication number: 20060207068
    Abstract: A snap-fit fastener having deflectable, diverging wings extending from a distal end of a pedestal is provided with lead-in extensions from the connection of each wing to the pedestal. The extensions define a slot therebetween and are curved relative to the wings. By inserting an implement such as a screwdriver in the slot and twisting the implement, the lead-in extensions are spread relative to each other and the wings are moved toward the pedestal to allow the fastener to be disconnected from an object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Inventor: Mark Lepper
  • Patent number: D727238
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Lepper, Kenneth Teal, Liliana Minevski