Patents by Inventor Michael Glynn

Michael Glynn 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).

  • Radius gimlet point anti-stripout screw
    Publication number: 20070178979
    Abstract: A self-tapping screw includes a head, a shaft, a tapered end and a rounded distal tip. A thread includes a thread start on the tapered end. The axial position of the thread start and a first full thread, the radius of the round distal tip and the diameter of the tapered end at the thread start are controlled in relation to the screw size for consistent, improved screw performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: Frank Bechtel, Timothy Day, Joseph Downey, Michael Glynn
  • Radius gimlet point anti-stripout screw
    Publication number: 20060291979
    Abstract: A self-tapping screw includes a head, a shaft, a tapered end and a rounded distal tip. A thread includes a thread start on the tapered end. The axial position of the thread start and a first full thread, the radius of the round distal tip and the diameter of the tapered end at the thread start are controlled in relation to the screw size for consistent, improved screw performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Frank Bechtel, Timothy Day, Joseph Downey, Michael Glynn
  • Interactive fit screw thread
    Publication number: 20050238459
    Abstract: A threaded fastener includes a curved-line path thread provided in a helical pattern along a shank of the fastener. The curved-line path can be provided on either side of the standard straight-line path or on opposite sides of the straight-line path. The curved-line path and can be provided on all or a portion of the thread from near the tip end thereof to near the head end thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventors: Kenneth Levey, Frank Bechtel, Michael Glynn