Patents by Inventor Steven Michael Benedetti
Steven Michael Benedetti 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: 10150442Abstract: In accordance with a first aspect of the present disclosure, a motor vehicle airbag occupant restraint system fastener includes a metal clip, a first thermoplastic connector, a second thermoplastic connector, and a thermoplastic tether. The thermoplastic tether extends between the first and second thermoplastic connectors. Opposing ends of the thermoplastic tether are seamlessly integrated into the first and second thermoplastic connectors, respectively. The first and second thermoplastic connectors are formed of a first material and the thermoplastic tether is formed of a second material that is different from the first.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2016Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: Newfrey LLCInventors: Steven Michael Benedetti, Grant Gerbasi Garrett
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Patent number: 9821747Abstract: A plastic body includes first and second connector ends coupled together via an elongate tether. A frangible strap can extend from a first to a second point along the longitudinal length of the tether. The length of the frangible strap can be less than the tether length between the first and second points. A metal clip can be non-releasably coupled to the second connector end by being retained within a cage housing. The connector ends can be releasably coupled to each other by cooperating elongate rails, and with the frangible strap in a non-extended configuration with the first and second connector ends non-releasably coupled associated automobile components. The frangible strap can deform or separate as a result of a tensile force acting on the frangible strap as the tether extends when an airbag deploys separating the automobile components and the connector ends.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2015Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Newfrey LLCInventor: Steven Michael Benedetti
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Patent number: 9657759Abstract: A resilient fastener is provided and is usable with a panel having either a first thickness or a second thickness. The fastener includes a main body member, a first spring arm and a second spring arm. The main body member includes an anterior side and a posterior side. The first spring arm is disposed on the anterior side of the main body member. The first spring arm includes a first shoulder portion positioned to engage against a surface of a first panel having the first thickness. The second spring arm is disposed on the anterior side of the main body member. The second spring arm includes a second shoulder portion positioned to engage against a surface of a second panel. The second panel includes the second thickness which is less than the first thickness.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2014Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Newfrey LLCInventor: Steven Michael Benedetti
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Patent number: 9611878Abstract: A tethered fastener assembly includes a first connector portion, a second connector portion, and a tether portion. The tether portion couples the first connector portion to the second connector portion and includes a first releasable holding feature, a first cooperating releasable holding feature, a second releasable holding feature, and a second cooperating releasable holding feature. The first releasable holding feature is engageable with the first cooperating releasable holding feature. The second releasable holding feature is engageable with the second cooperating releasable holding feature. The first releasable holding feature engages the first cooperating releasable holding feature, and the second releasable holding feature engages the second cooperating releasable holding feature, to retain the tether portion in a folded configuration.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2014Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: Newfrey LLCInventors: Steven Michael Benedetti, Wayne Robert Boylan, Grant Gerbasi Garrett
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Publication number: 20160355154Abstract: In accordance with a first aspect of the present disclosure, a motor vehicle airbag occupant restraint system fastener includes a metal clip, a first thermoplastic connector, a second thermoplastic connector, and a thermoplastic tether. The thermoplastic tether extends between the first and second thermoplastic connectors. Opposing ends of the thermoplastic tether are seamlessly integrated into the first and second thermoplastic connectors, respectively. The first and second thermoplastic connectors are formed of a first material and the thermoplastic tether is formed of a second material that is different from the first.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Applicant: Newfrey LLCInventor: Steven Michael BENEDETTI
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Patent number: 9475448Abstract: In accordance with a first aspect of the present disclosure, a motor vehicle airbag occupant restraint system fastener includes a metal clip, a first thermoplastic connector, a second thermoplastic connector, and a thermoplastic tether. The thermoplastic tether extends between the first and second thermoplastic connectors. Opposing ends of the thermoplastic tether are seamlessly integrated into the first and second thermoplastic connectors, respectively. The first and second thermoplastic connectors are formed of a first material and the thermoplastic tether is formed of a second material that is different from the first.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2014Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: NEWFREY LLCInventor: Steven Michael Benedetti
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Publication number: 20160101756Abstract: A plastic body includes first and second connector ends coupled together via an elongate tether. A frangible strap can extend from a first to a second point along the longitudinal length of the tether. The length of the frangible strap can be less than the tether length between the first and second points. A metal clip can be non-releasably coupled to the second connector end by being retained within a cage housing. The connecter ends can be releasably coupled to each other by cooperating elongate rails, and with the frangible strap in a non-extended configuration with the first and second connector ends non-releasably coupled associated automobile components. The frangible strap can deform or separate as a result of a tensile force acting on the frangible strap as the tether extends when an airbag deploys separating the automobile components and the connector ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Applicant: Newfrey LLCInventor: Steven Michael BENEDETTI
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Publication number: 20160068118Abstract: A resilient fastener is provided and is usable with a panel having either a first thickness or a second thickness. The fastener includes a main body member, a first spring arm and a second spring arm. The main body member includes an anterior side and a posterior side. The first spring arm is disposed on the anterior side of the main body member. The first spring arm includes a first shoulder portion positioned to engage against a surface of a first panel having the first thickness. The second spring arm is disposed on the anterior side of the main body member. The second spring arm includes a second shoulder portion positioned to engage against a surface of a second panel. The second panel includes the second thickness which is less than the first thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: NEWFREY LLCInventor: Steven Michael BENEDETTI
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Publication number: 20160069366Abstract: A tethered fastener assembly includes a first connector portion, a second connector portion, and a tether portion. The tether portion couples the first connector portion to the second connector portion and includes a first releasable holding feature, a first cooperating releasable holding feature, a second releasable holding feature, and a second cooperating releasable holding feature. The first releasable holding feature is engageable with the first cooperating releasable holding feature. The second releasable holding feature is engageable with the second cooperating releasable holding feature. The first releasable holding feature engages the first cooperating releasable holding feature, and the second releasable holding feature engages the second cooperating releasable holding feature, to retain the tether portion in a folded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: NEWFREY LLCInventors: Steven Michael BENEDETTI, Wayne Robert BOYLAN, Grant Gerbasi GARRETT
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Publication number: 20160068130Abstract: In accordance with a first aspect of the present disclosure, a motor vehicle airbag occupant restraint system fastener includes a metal clip, a first thermoplastic connector, a second thermoplastic connector, and a thermoplastic tether. The thermoplastic tether extends between the first and second thermoplastic connectors. Opposing ends of the thermoplastic tether are seamlessly integrated into the first and second thermoplastic connectors, respectively. The first and second thermoplastic connectors are formed of a first material and the thermoplastic tether is formed of a second material that is different from the first.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: NEWFREY LLCInventor: Steven Michael BENEDETTI
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Patent number: 7770266Abstract: A retainer employs a flexible arm with an internal rib. In another aspect of the present invention, a retainer has at least one generally triangularly shaped projection laterally extending from an arm. A further aspect of the present invention retainer provides a laterally enlarged member, a trim panel-retaining head and stem, a central post, one or more flexible wings flexibly spanning between a tip of the post and the laterally enlarged member, and an internal rib and/or at least a pair of generally angular extensions flexibly extending from each arm.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2008Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Newfrey LLCInventors: Lawrence J. Higgins, Steven Michael Benedetti, Girishsingh A. Mokashi
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Publication number: 20090089982Abstract: A retainer employs a flexible arm with an internal rib. In another aspect of the present invention, a retainer has at least one generally triangularly shaped projection laterally extending from an arm. A further aspect of the present invention retainer provides a laterally enlarged member, a trim panel-retaining head and stem, a central post, one or more flexible wings flexibly spanning between a tip of the post and the laterally enlarged member, and an internal rib and/or at least a pair of generally angular extensions flexibly extending from each arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Applicant: NEWFREY LLCInventors: Lawrence John Higgins, Steven Michael Benedetti, Girishsingh A. Mokashi
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Patent number: 7481474Abstract: A retainer employs a flexible arm with an internal rib. In another aspect of the present invention, a retainer has at least one generally triangularly shaped projection laterally extending from an arm. A further aspect of the present invention retainer provides a laterally enlarged member, a trim panel-retaining head and stem, a central post, one or more flexible wings flexibly spanning between a tip of the post and the laterally enlarged member, and an internal rib and/or at least a pair of generally angular extensions flexibly extending from each arm.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2006Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: Newfrey LLCInventors: Lawrence John Higgins, Steven Michael Benedetti, Girishsingh A. Mokashi
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Patent number: 6824197Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a preferred embodiment of a panel retention device is provided. A further aspect of the present invention includes a base portion having a rib extending from less than an entirety of a periphery of a first surface to define an open recess. In another aspect of the present invention, the retention device has a pivot axis defining an elongated center of a torsion bar.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2003Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: Newfrey LLCInventor: Steven Michael Benedetti
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Publication number: 20040183333Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a preferred embodiment of a panel retention device is provided. A further aspect of the present invention includes a base portion having a rib extending from less than an entirety of a periphery of a first surface to define an open recess. In another aspect of the present invention, the retention device has a pivot axis defining an elongated center of a torsion bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2003Publication date: September 23, 2004Inventor: Steven Michael Benedetti
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Patent number: 6726419Abstract: A retention pin redundancy system and installation method provides a housing having multiple shoulders to encapsulate an installed retention pin and its connecting pin only when the retention pin is fully engaged. Another aspect includes a living hinge. A further aspect provides engagement devices to lock the redundancy clip.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2002Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: Newfrey LLCInventors: Steven Michael Benedetti, Jason Aaron Meyers
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Publication number: 20040042874Abstract: A retention pin redundancy system and installation method provides a housing having multiple shoulders to encapsulate an installed retention pin and its connecting pin only when the retention pin is fully engaged. Another aspect includes a living hinge. A further aspect provides engagement devices to lock the redundancy clip.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2002Publication date: March 4, 2004Inventors: Steven Michael Benedetti, Jason Aaron Meyers