Patents by Inventor Melodie S. Luk

Melodie S. Luk 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).

  • Stud retainer apparatus
    Patent number: 8328488
    Abstract: A connector assembly configured to secure at least one component to a structure may include a base, at least one member configured to receive and retain a portion of a component, and a stud retainer extending from the base. The stud retainer may include first and second engaging legs within a retaining chamber. The first and second engaging legs are configured to automatically align the stud retainer with respect to a stud that passes into the retaining chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Melodie S. Luk
  • STUD RETAINER APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20090028668
    Abstract: A connector assembly configured to secure at least one component to a structure may include a base, at least one member configured to receive and retain a portion of a component, and a stud retainer extending from the base. The stud retainer may include first and second engaging legs within a retaining chamber. The first and second engaging legs are configured to automatically align the stud retainer with respect to a stud that passes into the retaining chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventor: MELODIE S. LUK