Patents by Inventor Mark T. Leuthe

Mark T. Leuthe 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: 20180211572
    Abstract: A device for dispensing pressurized air and/or tire sealant. The device includes a placard attached to a device housing and including a plurality of warning messages in different languages. Each of the messages is a repetition of a same or similar warning translated into each of the official languages of the localities where the device is to be sold or used. A mechanical fastener can be used to connect the placard to the housing so that the placard lies on and parallel to a top surface of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Mark T. Leuthe, Bryan Smith
  • Patent number: 9676425
    Abstract: A hole plug assembly is configured to be secured within a hole of a panel, and may include a main body having at least a portion that is configured to be secured in the hole of the panel, and an expandable layer connected to the main body. The expandable layer is configured to expand into the hole to form a fluid-tight barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Hideki Kanie, Mark T. Leuthe
  • Patent number: 9303665
    Abstract: A fastening assembly is configured to secure a first component to a second component through a range of connection angles. The fastening assembly may include a female fastening member having at least one retention stud, and a male fastening member having an internal opening configured to pivotally retain the at least one retention stud. The retention stud(s) is configured to be pivotally adjusted within the internal opening in order to securely connect the female fastening member to the male fastening member through the range of connection angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Steltz, Mark T. Leuthe
  • Publication number: 20150135487
    Abstract: A fastening assembly is configured to secure a first component to a second component through a range of connection angles. The fastening assembly may include a female fastening member having at least one retention stud, and a male fastening member having an internal opening configured to pivotally retain the at least one retention stud. The retention stud(s) is configured to be pivotally adjusted within the internal opening in order to securely connect the female fastening member to the male fastening member through the range of connection angles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Steltz, Mark T. Leuthe