Patents by Inventor Michael P. Fennell

Michael P. Fennell 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).

  • Patent number: 10477927
    Abstract: A fixturing apparatus that includes a housing defining an interior space and having a trapezoidal cross-section, a first end, and an opposing second end, and is formed to include an aperture extending therethrough from the first end to said second end. The fixturing apparatus further comprises a flexible strap and a radio-frequency identification (RFID) chip to allow identifying and tracking the fixturing apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Inventor: Michael P. Fennell
  • Patent number: 10051925
    Abstract: A fixturing apparatus which includes a tubular member formed to have an aperture extending therethrough, the aperture having a first end and a second end, in combination with a plurality of locking teeth disposed on a surface defining said aperture and extending into the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Inventor: Michael P. Fennell
  • Publication number: 20180168291
    Abstract: A fixturing apparatus that includes a housing defining an interior space and having a trapezoidal cross-section, a first end, and an opposing second end, and is formed to include an aperture extending therethrough from the first end to said second end. The fixturing apparatus further comprises a flexible strap and a radio-frequency identification (RFID) chip to allow identifying and tracking the fixturing apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: Michael P. Fennell
  • Patent number: 9883719
    Abstract: A fixturing apparatus that includes a housing defining an interior space and having a trapezoidal cross-section, a first end, and an opposing second end, and is formed to include an aperture extending therethrough from the first end to said second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Inventor: Michael P. Fennell
  • Publication number: 20170196316
    Abstract: A fixturing apparatus which includes a tubular member formed to have an aperture extending therethrough, the aperture having a first end and a second end, in combination with a plurality of locking teeth disposed on a surface defining said aperture and extending into the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventor: Michael P. Fennell
  • Patent number: 9629422
    Abstract: A fixturing apparatus which includes a tubular member formed to have an aperture extending therethrough, the aperture having a first end and a second end, in combination with a plurality of locking teeth disposed on a surface defining said aperture and extending into the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Michael P. Fennell
  • Patent number: 9527641
    Abstract: A fixturing apparatus kit that includes a fixturing apparatus and an unlocking key. The fixturing apparatus including a housing formed to include an aperture extending therethrough said aperture formed to include a medial surface and an opposing lateral surface, a plurality of locking teeth disposed on either or both of the medial surface and/or lateral surface, and a flexible strap having a first end and a second end, where the first end is attached to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Inventor: Michael P. Fennell
  • Patent number: 9516926
    Abstract: A fixturing apparatus that includes a planar member having a first end, a second end, a front surface, and a rear surface, wherein the planar member is formed to include an aperture extending therethrough, a handle attached to the front surface adjacent the second end and extending outwardly therefrom, and a plurality of locking teeth disposed on the rear surface adjacent the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Inventor: Michael P. Fennell
  • Patent number: 9480309
    Abstract: A fixturing apparatus that includes a housing defining an interior space and having a trapezoidal cross-section, a first end, and an opposing second end, and is formed to include an aperture extending therethrough from the first end to said second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Inventor: Michael P. Fennell
  • Publication number: 20160304257
    Abstract: A fixturing apparatus kit that includes a fixturing apparatus and an unlocking key. The fixturing apparatus comprising a housing formed to include an aperture extending therethrough said aperture formed to include a medial surface and an opposing lateral surface, a plurality of locking teeth disposed on either or both of the medial surface and/or lateral surface, and a flexible strap having a first end and a second end, where the first end is attached to said housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventor: Michael P. Fennell
  • Publication number: 20160273681
    Abstract: A fixturing apparatus that includes a housing defining an interior space and having a trapezoidal cross-section, a first end, and an opposing second end, and is formed to include an aperture extending therethrough from the first end to said second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventor: Michael P. Fennell
  • Patent number: 9375054
    Abstract: A fixturing apparatus that includes a housing formed to include an aperture extending therethrough said aperture formed to include a medial surface and an opposing lateral surface, a plurality of locking teeth disposed on either or both of the medial surface and/or lateral surface, and a flexible strap having a first end and a second end, where the first end is attached to said housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Inventor: Michael P. Fennell
  • Patent number: 9375058
    Abstract: A fixturing apparatus that includes a member having a first end, a second end, a first surface, and a second surface, wherein the member is configured to include a bend such that the first end overlies the second end, wherein the member is formed to include an aperture extending therethrough at the bend, a plurality of locking teeth disposed on the first surface adjacent the second end, wherein the distal ends of each of the plurality of locking teeth define a passage between the plurality of locking teeth and the first surface adjacent the first end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Inventor: Michael P. Fennell
  • Patent number: 9351541
    Abstract: A fixturing apparatus that includes a housing defining an interior space and having a trapezoidal cross-section, a first end, and an opposing second end, and is formed to include an aperture extending therethrough from the first end to said second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Inventor: Michael P. Fennell
  • Patent number: 9345289
    Abstract: A fixturing apparatus that includes a housing defining an interior space and having a trapezoidal cross-section, a first end, and an opposing second end, and is formed to include an aperture extending therethrough from the first end to said second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Inventor: Michael P. Fennell
  • Patent number: 9289865
    Abstract: A method to manufacture a fixturing apparatus, the method including forming a first assembly and a second assembly, wherein both the first assembly and the second assembly comprise a bottom, a first lip extending outwardly from the bottom, an opposing second lip extending outwardly from the bottom, a first side wall extending outwardly from the bottom and connecting a first end of the first lip and a first end of the second lip, a second side wall extending outwardly from the bottom and connecting a second end of the first lip and a second end of the second lip, and a plurality of locking teeth extending outwardly from the bottom, wherein the plurality of locking teeth are disposed between the first lip, the second lip, the first side, and the second side; and forming the fixturing apparatus by attaching the first assembly to the second assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Inventor: Michael P. Fennell
  • Patent number: 9247786
    Abstract: A fixturing apparatus that includes a base, a housing attached to the base and formed to include a semi-circular arcuate surface in a bottom portion, a circular member comprising a periphery and rotatably attached to said base, wherein a portion of said periphery is disposed adjacent the arcuate surface to create a channel between the housing and the circular member, a plurality of locking teeth disposed around the periphery, a ratchet gear attached to the circular member, and a pawl pivotably attached to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Inventor: Michael P. Fennell
  • Publication number: 20140109347
    Abstract: A fixturing apparatus that includes a housing defining an interior space and having a trapezoidal cross-section, a first end, and an opposing second end, and is formed to include an aperture extending therethrough from the first end to said second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Inventor: Michael P. Fennell
  • Publication number: 20140109348
    Abstract: A fixturing apparatus that includes a base, a housing attached to the base and formed to include a semi-circular arcuate surface in a bottom portion, a circular member comprising a periphery and rotatably attached to said base, wherein a portion of said periphery is disposed adjacent the arcuate surface to create a channel between the housing and the circular member, a plurality of locking teeth disposed around the periphery, a ratchet gear attached to the circular member, and a pawl pivotably attached to the housing;
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Inventor: Michael P. Fennell
  • Publication number: 20140109353
    Abstract: A fixturing apparatus that includes a housing defining an interior space and having a trapezoidal cross-section, a first end, and an opposing second end, and is formed to include an aperture extending therethrough from the first end to said second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Inventor: Michael P. Fennell