Patents by Inventor Stephan A. Cummings

Stephan A. Cummings 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: 6540433
    Abstract: A fastening member is either retentively engaging or contacting a one piece member, and includes a biasing slot therein. A screw extends through the biasing slot and engages at least one biasing member on one side of the slot. The screw extends into the other piece, and rotation of the screw draws the first piece and the second piece together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventor: Stephan A. Cummings
  • Publication number: 20020168224
    Abstract: A fastening member is either retentively engaging or contacting a one piece member, and includes a biasing slot therein. A screw extends through the biasing slot and engages at least one biasing member on one side of the slot. The screw extends into the other piece, and rotation of the screw draw the first piece and the second piece together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventor: Stephan A. Cummings