Patents by Inventor Scott David Kolasa

Scott David 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).

  • Patent number: 11259604
    Abstract: A buckle assembly includes a buckle member that is configured to removably connect to a reciprocal buckle member. A retaining guard couples to the buckle member. The retaining guard is configured to reduce a potential of pinching as the buckle member connects to and disconnects from the reciprocal buckle member by providing a barrier where the buckle member and reciprocal buckle member connect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Scott David Kolasa
  • Patent number: 11096452
    Abstract: A web-adjustment clamp includes a main body including a first lateral channel, a second lateral channel, a fold channel, and an exit channel. The first lateral channel, the second lateral channel, the fold channel, and the exit channel are configured to accept, have passed through, and retain a first webbing. The fold channel may be further configured to accept, have passed through, and retain a second webbing. In at least one embodiment, a locking door is pivotally coupled to the main body. The locking door is configured to be moved between an open position and a closed position. The first webbing is adjustable in relation to the web-adjustment clamp when the locking door is in the open position, and locked in place when the locking door is in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Eric William Millward, Steven Craig Keller, Scott David Kolasa
  • Patent number: 11053965
    Abstract: An article management clip includes a body having a tab, a first arm extending from the tab, a second arm extending from the tab, and a first member connecting the first arm with the second arm. The tab has a securement nub, and the body includes a resilient material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Eric William Millward, Steven Craig Keller, Scott David Kolasa
  • Patent number: 10918169
    Abstract: A locking slide clip includes a C-shaped body and a door. The C-shaped body defines an opening in communication with a slot. The door is pivotably engaged with the C-shaped body opposite the slot and includes a protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Scott David Kolasa, Steven Craig Keller, Michael Wesley Havran, Eric William Millward
  • Publication number: 20200141432
    Abstract: An article management clip includes a body having a tab, a first arm extending from the tab, a second arm extending from the tab, and a bar connecting the first arm with the second arm. The tab comprises a planar surface and a securement nub, and the body comprises a resilient material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Eric William Millward, Steven Craig Keller, Scott David Kolasa
  • Publication number: 20200022464
    Abstract: A buckle assembly includes a buckle member that is configured to removably connect to a reciprocal buckle member. A retaining guard couples to the buckle member. The retaining guard is configured to reduce a potential of pinching as the buckle member connects to and disconnects from the reciprocal buckle member by providing a barrier where the buckle member and reciprocal buckle member connect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventor: Scott David Kolasa
  • Publication number: 20200008539
    Abstract: An attachment clip assembly (1) is provided that includes a clip configured to be coupled with a first component. The clip includes a hook (4) that partially encircles a slot (5). The assembly also includes an attachment member (2) configured to be coupled with a second component. The attachment member includes an elongated attachment bar (6) shaped to fit inside the slot defined by the hook of the clip. The clip and the attachment member are configured to couple the first component with the second component by rotating one or more of the clip or the attachment member in a first direction relative to the other of the clip or attachment member, inserting the attachment bar of the attachment member into the slot defined by the hook of the clip, and then rotating the one or more of the clip or the attachment member in an opposite, second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventor: Scott David Kolasa
  • Publication number: 20190387844
    Abstract: A web-adjustment clamp includes a main body including a first lateral channel, a second lateral channel, a fold channel, and an exit channel. The first lateral channel, the second lateral channel, the fold channel, and the exit channel are configured to accept, have passed through, and retain a first webbing. The fold channel may be further configured to accept, have passed through, and retain a second webbing. In at least one embodiment, a locking door is pivotally coupled to the main body. The locking door is configured to be moved between an open position and a closed position. The first webbing is adjustable in relation to the web-adjustment clamp when the locking door is in the open position, and locked in place when the locking door is in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Eric William Millward, Steven Craig Keller, Scott David Kolasa
  • Publication number: 20190269206
    Abstract: A locking slide clip includes a C-shaped body and a door. The C-shaped body defines an opening in communication with a slot. The door is pivotably engaged with the C-shaped body opposite the slot and includes a protrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Scott David Kolasa, Steven Craig Keller, Michael Wesley Havran, Eric William Millward
  • Publication number: 20190059522
    Abstract: A strap-retaining system includes a first strap-retaining connector including a first strap-retaining portion that is configured to adjustably retain a first strap, and a first connector coupling portion. A second strap retaining connector includes a second strap-retaining portion that is configured to adjustably retain a second strap, and a second connector coupling portion that removably couples to the first connector coupling portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Scott David Kolasa