Patents by Inventor Sean M. O'Reilly

Sean M. O'Reilly 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).

  • Compensating fastener assembly
    Patent number: 11795991
    Abstract: A compensating fastener assembly is configured to secure a fastener to a surface element. The compensating fastener assembly includes a compression limiter having a cylindrical main body and a flange, the cylindrical main body defining a channel and a longitudinal axis. The compensating fastener assembly further includes a spring defining a central passage. The central passage of the spring is configured to receive the main body of the compression limiter such that a first end of the spring is configured to be disposed adjacent the flange of the compression limiter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Michael Clark, Ronald C. Owens, II, Jason Paradis, Sean M. O'Reilly
  • COMPENSATING FASTENER ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20220003264
    Abstract: A compensating fastener assembly is configured to secure a fastener to a surface element. The compensating fastener assembly includes a compression limiter having a cylindrical main body and a flange, the cylindrical main body defining a channel and a longitudinal axis. The compensating fastener assembly further includes a spring defining a central passage. The central passage of the spring is configured to receive the main body of the compression limiter such that a first end of the spring is configured to be disposed adjacent the flange of the compression limiter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Chad Michael Clark, Ronald C. Owens, II, Jason Paradis, Sean M. O'Reilly