Patents by Inventor Michael Toll
Michael Toll 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).
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Patent number: 12631206Abstract: A twist-lock fixing may include a connector configured for receipt into a locking channel. The connector includes a stem having a first end opposite a second end. The stem includes a locking tab extending from a first side of the stem. The connector includes a head, the head extending from the second end of the stem and spaced apart from the locking tab. The twist-lock fixing may include a body section attaching to the connector at the first end of the stem. The body section includes a flange configured for contacting a first side of the workpiece to limit a longitudinal insertion of the connector into the locking channel.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2024Date of Patent: May 19, 2026Assignee: HellermannTyton CorporationInventors: Michael Toll, Cabren Spangler, Justin Gallion, Alexander Mann
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Publication number: 20250297695Abstract: Disclosed are improved support brackets that are configured for the installation and routing of one or more elongated objects relative to a workpiece. A support bracket may include a first hanger portion configured to support an edge of the workpiece and limit the rotation of the support bracket on the edge of the workpiece. A support bracket may include a clip portion configured to fasten over the edge of the workpiece, the clip portion including a first connector configured to engage at least one of a first web face or a second web face of the workpiece. A support bracket may include a cable tie retainer defining an aperture configured to receive a cable tie therethrough, the cable tie retainer configured to receive the cable tie to attach the elongated object to the support bracket. A support bracket may include an object support section configured to support the elongated object.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2024Publication date: September 25, 2025Inventors: Scott G. Klos, Michael Toll, Daniel S. Uhler
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Patent number: 12326210Abstract: This document describes clamp assemblies, techniques for manufacturing clamp assemblies, and techniques for using clamp assemblies. In aspects, a disclosed clamp assembly is configured for securing an elongate member to a support structure and includes a clamp, a bracket, and an interlock mechanism. The clamp includes a first clamp member and a second clamp member, the clamp defining a passageway configured to enclose at least a portion of the elongate member. The clamp also includes a mounting member that includes a mounting insert channel configured to receive a clamp mounting attachment. The bracket includes a base that includes the clamp mounting attachment. The base further includes a support structure connector that is configured for releasably attaching the bracket to the support structure. The interlock mechanism is configured for releasably connecting the mounting member of the clamp and the base of the bracket together.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2023Date of Patent: June 10, 2025Assignee: HellermannTyton CorporationInventors: Brent Brucker, Michael Toll
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Publication number: 20250141199Abstract: Disclosed are techniques and apparatuses for excess cable organization. In one aspect, an excess cable organizer apparatus includes a base portion that is configured to attach to a support surface, at least two first retainer posts that extend from the base portion, and at least one second retainer post that extends from the base portion. The base portion defines a base plane. The first retainer posts extend from the base portion a first distance from the base plane. The first retainer posts define at least one passageway configured to receive a first elongated article therebetween. The second retainer post extends from the base portion a second distance from the base plane and is configured to support a second elongated article.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2024Publication date: May 1, 2025Applicant: HellermannTyton CorporationInventors: Mark W. Cors, Cabren Spangler, Scott G. Klos, Michael Toll
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Publication number: 20250137820Abstract: Described are aspects of sensor mount fixing techniques and apparatuses that are configured to receive, secure, and/or support one or more sensors relative to a support structure of a workpiece. In aspects, a sensor mount fixing includes a body portion configured to mount on a support structure. The body portion includes a sensor mount portion configured to receive a sensor housing through the body portion. A sensor mount fixing may include a locknut retainer configured to retain a first locknut engaged with the sensor housing against rotation during a turning (e.g., a tightening, a loosening) of a second locknut engaged with the sensor housing. A sensor mount fixing may include a clamp portion configured to clamp onto the sensor housing to retain the sensor housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2024Publication date: May 1, 2025Inventors: Michael Toll, Mark W. Cors, Scott G. Klos, Alexander Mann
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Publication number: 20250129813Abstract: A twist-lock fixing may include a connector configured for receipt into a locking channel. The connector includes a stem having a first end opposite a second end. The stem includes a locking tab extending from a first side of the stem. The connector includes a head, the head extending from the second end of the stem and spaced apart from the locking tab. The twist-lock fixing may include a body section attaching to the connector at the first end of the stem. The body section includes a flange configured for contacting a first side of the workpiece to limit a longitudinal insertion of the connector into the locking channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2024Publication date: April 24, 2025Applicant: HellermannTyton CorporationInventors: Michael Toll, Cabren Spangler, Justin Gallion, Alexander Mann
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Publication number: 20250122956Abstract: A snap-on bracket clamp assembly may include a metal bracket configured to attach to the support structure. A snap-on bracket clamp assembly may include a mounting clamp formed of a polymeric material, the mounting clamp configured to snap onto the metal bracket, the mounting clamp comprising: a first connector hingedly connected to a second connector, the first and second connectors configured to surround the object, and the first and second connectors configured to connect with one another to form the object into a bundle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2024Publication date: April 17, 2025Applicant: HellermannTyton CorporationInventors: Cabren Spangler, Michael Toll, Colin Gliniecki
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Publication number: 20230304608Abstract: This document describes clamp assemblies, techniques for manufacturing clamp assemblies, and techniques for using clamp assemblies. In aspects, a disclosed clamp assembly is configured for securing an elongate member to a support structure and includes a clamp, a bracket, and an interlock mechanism. The clamp includes a first clamp member and a second clamp member, the clamp defining a passageway configured to enclose at least a portion of the elongate member. The clamp also includes a mounting member that includes a mounting insert channel configured to receive a clamp mounting attachment. The bracket includes a base that includes the clamp mounting attachment. The base further includes a support structure connector that is configured for releasably attaching the bracket to the support structure. The interlock mechanism is configured for releasably connecting the mounting member of the clamp and the base of the bracket together.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Brent Brucker, Michael Toll
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Patent number: 11705703Abstract: A mounting bracket assembly for securement of elongate items, such as wires, cables, or other bundles items to a support structure. The mounting bracket assembly may include a clamp member defining a first clamp member and a second clamp member joined to the first clamp member by a hinge mechanism. The mounting bracket assembly may also include a locking mechanism, a wedge-shaped pawl having a plurality of teeth disposed within the slotted opening, and a mounting member defining a mounting aperture configured to receive an attachment feature therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2022Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Aptiv Technologies LimitedInventors: Michael Toll, Gerard G. Geiger, Christopher J. Rohde, Jonathan Zick, Walter P. Trautfield
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Publication number: 20220239080Abstract: A mounting bracket assembly for securement of elongate items, such as wires, cables, or other bundles items to a support structure. The mounting bracket assembly may include a clamp member defining a first clamp member and a second clamp member joined to the first clamp member by a hinge mechanism. The mounting bracket assembly may also include a locking mechanism, a wedge-shaped pawl having a plurality of teeth disposed within the slotted opening, and a mounting member defining a mounting aperture configured to receive an attachment feature therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2022Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventors: Michael Toll, Gerard G. Geiger, Christopher J. Rohde, Jonathan Zick, Walter P. Trautfield
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Patent number: 11355905Abstract: A mounting bracket assembly for securement of elongate items, such as wires, cables, or other bundles items to a support structure. The mounting bracket assembly may include a clamp member defining a first clamp member and a second clamp member joined to the first clamp member by a hinge mechanism. The mounting bracket assembly may also include a locking mechanism, a wedge-shaped pawl having a plurality of teeth disposed within the slotted opening, and a mounting member defining a mounting aperture configured to receive an attachment feature therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: HellermannTyton CorporationInventors: Michael Toll, Gerard G. Geiger, Christopher J. Rohde, Jonathan Zick, Walter P. Trautfield
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Publication number: 20210119430Abstract: A mounting bracket assembly for securement of elongate items, such as wires, cables, or other bundles items to a support structure. The mounting bracket assembly may include a clamp member defining a first clamp member and a second clamp member joined to the first clamp member by a hinge mechanism. The mounting bracket assembly may also include a locking mechanism, a wedge-shaped pawl having a plurality of teeth disposed within the slotted opening, and a mounting member defining a mounting aperture configured to receive an attachment feature therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: Michael Toll, Gerard G. Geiger, Christopher J. Rohde, Jonathan Zick, Walter P. Trautfield
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Patent number: 10903632Abstract: A mounting bracket assembly and method to secure elongate items, such as wires, cables, or other bundles items to a support structure. The mounting bracket assembly may include a first portion defining a tie aperture configured to receive an elongate cable tie and a second portion defining a mounting aperture configured to receive an attachment feature therethrough. The mounting bracket assembly may also include a clamp member shaped to enclose an elongate member, a locking mechanism having a tongue defining a plurality of serrations and a slotted opening where the tongue member is releasably received in the slotted opening, a wedge-shaped pawl having a plurality of teeth that interlock with the serrations, and a mounting member extending from the clamp member defining a mounting aperture configured to receive an attachment feature.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2018Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: HellermannTyton CorporationInventors: Michael Toll, Gerard G. Geiger, Christopher J. Rohde, Jonathan Zick, Walter P. Trautfield
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Publication number: 20190036314Abstract: A mounting bracket assembly and method to secure elongate items, such as wires, cables, or other bundles items to a support structure. The mounting bracket assembly may include a first portion defining a tie aperture configured to receive an elongate cable tie and a second portion defining a mounting aperture configured to receive an attachment feature therethrough. The mounting bracket assembly may also include a clamp member shaped to enclose an elongate member, a locking mechanism having a tongue defining a plurality of serrations and a slotted opening where the tongue member is releasably received in the slotted opening, a wedge-shaped pawl having a plurality of teeth that interlock with the serrations, and a mounting member extending from the clamp member defining a mounting aperture configured to receive an attachment feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Michael Toll, Gerard G. Geiger, Christopher J. Rohde, Jonathan Zick, Walter P. Trautfield
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Patent number: 10119631Abstract: A P-clamp assembly and method to secure elongate items, such as wires, cables and the like into bundles and to further secure the bundles a support structure. The assembly includes an integrally formed clamp member and a mount element. The clamp member includes a pair of substantially symmetrical, locking arcuate members that includes a hinge mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2017Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: HELLERMANNTYTON CORPORATIONInventors: Michael Toll, Gerard G. Geiger, Christopher J. Rohde, Jonathan Zick, Walter Patrick Trautfield
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Publication number: 20170227141Abstract: A P-clamp assembly and method to secure elongate items, such as wires, cables and the like into bundles and to further secure the bundles a support structure. The assembly includes an integrally formed clamp member and a mount element. The clamp member includes a pair of substantially symmetrical, locking arcuate members that includes a hinge mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Applicant: Hellermann Tyton CorporationInventors: MICHAEL TOLL, Gerard G. Geiger, Christopher J. Rohde, Jonathan Zick, Walter Patrick Trautfield
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Patent number: D784799Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2016Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Hellermann Tyton CorporationInventors: Michael Toll, Gerard G. Geiger, Christopher J. Rohde, Jonathan Zick, Walter Patrick Trautfield
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Patent number: D804942Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2017Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: HELLERMANNTYTON CORPORATIONInventors: Michael Toll, Gerard G. Geiger, Christopher J. Rohde, Jonathan Zick, Walter Patrick Trautfield
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Patent number: D824622Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2017Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: HELLERMANNTYTON CORPORATIONInventors: Michael Toll, Gerard G. Geiger, Christopher J. Rohde, Jonathan Zick, Walter Patrick Trautfield
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Patent number: D829090Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2017Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: HELLERMANNTYTON CORPORATIONInventors: Michael Toll, Gerard G. Geiger, Christopher J. Rohde