Patents by Inventor Matthew Macker

Matthew Macker 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).

  • Method for forming a fastener
    Patent number: 6899304
    Abstract: The present invention provides a fastener and a method of forming the fastener. The fastener typically includes a member connected to at least one clip. Preferably, the clip includes a liner that is softer than at least one other portion of the fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Ligon Brothers Manufacturing
    Inventors: Brett Bellmore, Matthew Macker
  • Multi-layer polymer component, apparatus and method
    Publication number: 20050042421
    Abstract: A process and apparatus utilize a multi layer material and a section molding process in which a multi layer length of material having a primary layer and at least one additional layer has a portion that is section molded through a zone heating method creating a molten zone in at least the primary layer. The molten zone is aligned with a section mold to mold only that portion of the multi layer length of material. The section molded portion cools forming a section molded feature. Although exemplary multi-layer components are described herein, a variety of components may be produced utilizing the apparatus and method described by varying the shape of either the primary layer, the at least one additional layer, or the section molded component, or all.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2003
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventors: Kurt Schwarzwalder, Matthew Macker, Craig McGinnis, Jeffrey Hana
  • Fastener and method of forming the same
    Publication number: 20030230678
    Abstract: The present invention provides a fastener and a method of forming the fastener. The fastener typically includes a member connected to at least one clip. Preferably, the clip includes a liner that is softer than at least one other portion of the fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Applicant: Ligon Brothers Manufacturing
    Inventors: Brett Bellmore, Matthew Macker