Patents by Inventor Michael P. Glynn

Michael P. 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
    Patent number: 7402109
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Frank W. Bechtel, Jr., Timothy L. Day, Joseph F. Downey, Michael P. Glynn
  • Radius gimlet point anti-stripout screw
    Patent number: 7377734
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Frank W. Bechtel, Jr., Timothy L. Day, Joseph F. Downey, Michael P. Glynn
  • Interactive fit screw thread
    Patent number: 7326014
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Levey, Frank W. Bechtel, Jr., Michael P. Glynn
  • Radius gimlet point anti-stripout screw
    Publication number: 20030210970
    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 25, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventors: Frank W. Bechtel, Timothy L. Day, Joseph F. Downey, Michael P. Glynn
  • Hospital gown
    Patent number: D584483
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Inventor: Michael P. Glynn