Patents by Inventor Michael E. Fullerton

Michael E. Fullerton 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).

  • Fastener assembly having one or more grommets
    Patent number: 10655664
    Abstract: A fastener assembly is configured to securely couple to a component. The fastener assembly includes at least one bushing, a first grommet that is coupled to the bushing(s), and a second grommet that is coupled to the bushing(s). The first grommet and the second grommet are configured to securely retain the component therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Chad M. Clark, Michael E. Fullerton
  • FASTENER ASSEMBLY HAVING ONE OR MORE GROMMETS
    Publication number: 20180094667
    Abstract: A fastener assembly is configured to securely couple to a component. The fastener assembly includes at least one bushing, a first grommet that is coupled to the bushing(s), and a second grommet that is coupled to the bushing(s). The first grommet and the second grommet are configured to securely retain the component therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Chad M. Clark, Michael E. Fullerton