Patents by Inventor Mark Rodaer

Mark Rodaer 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: 20170146124
    Abstract: A cover assembly for restricting access to an access opening includes a cover member and a flexible member. The cover member includes a central covering portion surrounded by an outer peripheral collar portion defining a passage, and a tab affixed to the collar portion, with the tab including at least one tab aperture. The flexible member extends through the passage and has a first end extending outward of the passage and including at least one flexible member aperture, and a second end secured to the collar portion. When the first end of the flexible member is pulled, the collar portion of the cover member is constricted, and one of the at least one flexible member apertures is aligned with one of the at least one tab apertures to receive a locking member therethrough, thereby securing the collar portion in a constricted condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Franco F. DAINO, Matthew T. DUDGEON, Todd GROVER, Mark RODAER, Scott B. STEVENS
  • Patent number: 8360812
    Abstract: A tab terminal for quick-disconnect type connections is formed by bending a single strip of metal back upon itself. The strip includes inward embossments allowing the desired tab thickness to be obtained with less material while using material suitable for spring contacts or internal device conductors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Osvatic, Mark Rodaer
  • Publication number: 20110124244
    Abstract: A tab terminal for quick-disconnect type connections is formed by bending a single strip of metal back upon itself. The strip includes inward embossments allowing the desired tab thickness to be obtained with less material while using material suitable for spring contacts or internal device conductors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC
    Inventors: Michael Osvatic, Mark Rodaer
  • Publication number: 20050274036
    Abstract: A mechanized vent for a dishwasher employs a vent plate moving about a hinge axis as driven by a cam mechanism at a surface of the vent plate removed from the hinge axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Osvatic, Michael Hintz, Joel Bragg, Jeffrey Krieger, Mark Rodaer