Patents by Inventor Richard A. Knill

Richard A. Knill 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).

  • Modular visor attachment fastener
    Patent number: 6007136
    Abstract: A modular visor attachment fastener (10) secures a visor mounting bracket (90) to an automobile frame (62) with a headliner (80) disposed therebetween. The fastener (10) includes a plurality of equilaterally disposed mounting latches (30) which are received in slots (74) provided in the frame (62). Each mounting latch includes a tab (36) in juxtaposition to a leg (44) with a fastening aperture (32) disposed therebetween. Each leg (44) is deflectably mounted to the frame (62). Insertion of a pin-type fastener (110) through the bracket (90) and into the fastening aperture (32) deflects a flat portion (50) of the leg (44) to further secure the fastener (10) to the frame (62). The fastener (10) may also be provided with concentrically disposed stand-off ribs (26) to properly position the fastener (10) and re-distribute harmful torque forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: Fourslides Inc.
    Inventors: Paul von Zittwitz, Jon T. Riley, Richard A. Knill