Patents by Inventor Patrick D. Schaefer

Patrick D. Schaefer 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: 11840859
    Abstract: A wire strand attachment clip including an alignment guide connector, a first wire strand holder connected to and extending from the alignment guide connector, and a second wire strand holder connected to and extending from the alignment guide connector, wherein the alignment guide connector is attachable to an alignment guide of a support post such that the first and second wire strand holders can receive and hold the wire strand to that support post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick D. Schaefer, Ninad C. Maniar
  • Publication number: 20220081929
    Abstract: A wire strand attachment clip including an alignment guide connector, a first wire strand holder connected to and extending from the alignment guide connector, and a second wire strand holder connected to and extending from the alignment guide connector, wherein the alignment guide connector is attachable to an alignment guide of a support post such that the first and second wire strand holders can receive and hold the wire strand to that support post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Patrick D. Schaefer, Ninad C. Maniar
  • Patent number: D979378
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick D. Schaefer, Ninad C. Maniar