Patents by Inventor Scott D. Kolasa
Scott D. Kolasa 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: 11723438Abstract: An adjustment buckle assembly includes a first component having a shaft extending from a flange and a second component having a receptacle formed through a base. The shaft is configured to be at least partially inserted into the receptacle and tapers inwardly relative to a central axis extending centrally through the first component. The shaft carries a plurality of teeth that are configured to engage with a plurality of ribs carried on the second component.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Eric W. Millward, Scott D. Kolasa
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Publication number: 20220061467Abstract: An adjustment buckle assembly includes a first component having a shaft extending from a flange and a second component having a receptacle formed through a base. The shaft is configured to be at least partially inserted into the receptacle and tapers inwardly relative to a central axis extending centrally through the first component. The shaft carries a plurality of teeth that are configured to engage with a plurality of ribs carried on the second component.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2021Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventors: Eric W. Millward, Scott D. Kolasa
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Patent number: 11071356Abstract: A web-connecting assembly may include a connecting member and a securing member. The connecting member may include a connecting stud and a first web channel. The first web channel is configured to retain a first web. The securing member may include a housing defining a retaining chamber, a button pivotally secured to the housing, and a second web channel. The second web channel is configured to retain a second web. The button is configured to be moved between an open position in which a portion of the connecting stud is able to move into and out of the retaining chamber, and a closed position in which the button securely traps the portion of the connecting stud within the retaining chamber. The connecting member is securely connected to the securing member when the button securely traps the portion of the connecting stud within the retaining chamber.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2019Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Kolasa, Steven C. Keller
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Publication number: 20190150574Abstract: A web-connecting assembly may include a connecting member and a securing member. The connecting member may include a connecting stud and a first web channel. The first web channel is configured to retain a first web. The securing member may include a housing defining a retaining chamber, a button pivotally secured to the housing, and a second web channel. The second web channel is configured to retain a second web. The button is configured to be moved between an open position in which a portion of the connecting stud is able to move into and out of the retaining chamber, and a closed position in which the button securely traps the portion of the connecting stud within the retaining chamber. The connecting member is securely connected to the securing member when the button securely traps the portion of the connecting stud within the retaining chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Kolasa, Steven C. Keller
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Patent number: 10130146Abstract: A buckle assembly may include a first connection member, and a second connection member configured to receive at least a portion of the first connection member in order to removably connect the first connection member to the second connection member. The second connection member includes an outer frame defining a central opening that is configured to allow monitoring of alignment and connection between the first and second connection members.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2013Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Kolasa, David A. Shereyk
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Patent number: 10123590Abstract: A buckle assembly is configured to securely attach to a component and may include a buckle housing and a securing member. The buckle housing may include a first connecting protuberance or first protuberance-retaining structure, and a second connecting protuberance or the second protuberance-retaining structure. The securing member may include the other of the first connecting protuberance or the first protuberance-retaining structure, and the other of the second connecting protuberance or the second protuberance-retaining structure. The first protuberance-retaining structure is configured to slidably receive the first connecting protuberance in a sliding direction. The second protuberance-retaining structure is configured to securely retain the second connecting protuberance so that the buckle housing is secured with respect to the securing member.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2014Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Kolasa, John S. Pontaoe
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Patent number: 9750310Abstract: A buckle having linear engagement and disengagement activation. The buckle includes a body having a hollow sleeve portion defining a through passage extending between a proximal opening and a distal opening. Lateral openings are disposed along opposing sides of the sleeve portion. A depressible button is held in reciprocating relation within the distal opening. A male latch member having a pair of legs is adapted to be inserted into the proximal opening for locking engagement of the legs behind tabs within the sleeve portion. The latch member is releasable upon depression of the button.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2013Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Kolasa, Steven C. Keller
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Patent number: 9629410Abstract: A buckle closure assembly having a male part and a female part that snap-fittingly cooperate with one another. The male part and the female part selectively interact with one another along an operating direction to connect and disconnect alternate portions of a strap system. One or both of the male part and the female part include an offset or a standoff that extends from the respective part in a crossing direction relative to the operating direction to maintain a spacing between the buckle assembly and adjacent anatomy and/or clothing.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2011Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Trek Bicycle CorporationInventors: Jesse Perreault, David J. Schofield, Scott D. Kolasa
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Publication number: 20170049193Abstract: A web-connecting assembly may include a connecting member and a securing member. The connecting member may include a connecting stud and a first web channel. The first web channel is configured to retain a first web. The securing member may include a housing defining a retaining chamber, a button pivotally secured to the housing, and a second web channel. The second web channel is configured to retain a second web. The button is configured to be moved between an open position in which a portion of the connecting stud is able to move into and out of the retaining chamber, and a closed position in which the button securely traps the portion of the connecting stud within the retaining chamber. The connecting member is securely connected to the securing member when the button securely traps the portion of the connecting stud within the retaining chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Scott D. KOLASA, Steven C. KELLER
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Publication number: 20160366989Abstract: A buckle assembly is configured to securely attach to a component and may include a buckle housing and a securing member. The buckle housing may include a first connecting protuberance or first protuberance-retaining structure, and a second connecting protuberance or the second protuberance-retaining structure. The securing member may include the other of the first connecting protuberance or the first protuberance-retaining structure, and the other of the second connecting protuberance or the second protuberance-retaining structure. The first protuberance-retaining structure is configured to slidably receive the first connecting protuberance in a sliding direction. The second protuberance-retaining structure is configured to securely retain the second connecting protuberance so that the buckle housing is secured with respect to the securing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2014Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Scott D. KOLASA, John S. PONTAOE
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Patent number: 9396716Abstract: A whistle assembly may include a main body, a cord insert, and a cord. The main body may include a mouth-receiving end connected to a cord end. A channel may be formed through at least a portion of the cord end. The cord insert may include a housing having a cord passage. The cord insert is retained within the channel of the main body. The cord has an end that is securely retained within the cord passage of the cord insert that is within the channel of the main body.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2013Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Scott D. Kolasa
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Publication number: 20150351500Abstract: A buckle assembly may include a first connection member, and a second connection member configured to receive at least a portion of the first connection member in order to removably connect the first connection member to the second connection member. The second connection member includes an outer frame defining a central opening that is configured to allow monitoring of alignment and connection between the first and second connection members.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2013Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Scott D. KOLASA, David A. SHEREYK
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Publication number: 20150325227Abstract: A whistle assembly may include a main body, a cord insert, and a cord. The main body may include a mouth-receiving end connected to a cord end. A channel may be formed through at least a portion of the cord end. The cord insert may include a housing having a cord passage. The cord insert is retained within the channel of the main body. The cord has an end that is securely retained within the cord passage of the cord insert that is within the channel of the main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2013Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventor: Scott D. KOLASA
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Publication number: 20150237972Abstract: A buckle having linear engagement and disengagement activation. The buckle includes a body having a hollow sleeve portion defining a through passage extending between a proximal opening and a distal opening. Lateral openings are disposed along opposing sides of the sleeve portion. A depressible button is held in reciprocating relation within the distal opening. A male latch member having a pair of legs is adapted to be inserted into the proximal opening for locking engagement of the legs behind tabs within the sleeve portion. The latch member is releasable upon depression of the button.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2013Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Scott D. Kolasa, Steven C. Keller
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Patent number: 8732915Abstract: A webbing clamp incorporating a hollow base frame adapted to receive elongated webbing segments in threaded relation through a pair of opposing slot openings and a hinging camming door structure rotatably mounted within the base frame about an axis of rotation. The camming door structure includes a lever projection for user engagement and a camming ear portion extending below the lever projection for disposition at the interior of the base frame. The camming door structure is mounted transverse to the threading direction of the webbing segments and rotates about an axis generally aligned with the threading direction of the webbing segments. Upon closing the hinging door structure, the camming ear portion engages the webbing segments in a compressing manner thereby blocking relative sliding action with the webbing clamp.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Scott D. Kolasa
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Patent number: D711773Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2013Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Kolasa, David A. Shereyk, Michael E. Havran
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Patent number: D728416Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2014Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Scott D. Kolasa
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Patent number: D730771Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2014Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Scott D. Kolasa
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Patent number: D770939Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2015Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Scott D. Kolasa
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Patent number: D1018371Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Eric W. Millward, Scott D. Kolasa