Patents by Inventor Thomas Michael Chlystek
Thomas Michael Chlystek 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: 11608893Abstract: A hole plug includes a main body having an inner surface, a perimeter, and which further includes a center axis that is substantially perpendicular to the inner surface and defines an axial direction. Additionally, a securing member extends axially from the inner surface and includes a base directly secured to the inner surface of the main body and a cantilevered protuberance at least partially axially spaced from the inner surface. Furthermore, the protuberance at least partially extends along a circumferential path that is a parallel curve of the perimeter positioned inward from the perimeter.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2019Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Thomas Michael Chlystek, Tao Wang, Gregory Mamelson
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Patent number: 11542970Abstract: An edge protector (100) is configured to secure onto an edge of a component. The edge protector includes a main shrouding body (102) that includes a first wall (104) connected to a second wall (106) by a connecting wall (108). An open-ended passage (110) is defined between the first wall, the second wall, and the connecting wall. A first securing clamp (112) extends inwardly into the passage from the first wall. A second securing clamp (116) that opposes the first securing clamp extends inwardly into the passage from the second wall. The first securing clamp and the second securing clamp are configured to securely clamp onto a portion of the component. The edge protector may also include at least one cutout (122) formed in at least one of the first wall or the second wall.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2018Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Thomas Michael Chlystek, Lucas Whaley Kroeger
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Patent number: 11054032Abstract: A hole plug includes a cap and a securing frame. The securing frame extends from the cap. The securing frame includes first and second support legs, first and second connectors, and a lock body. The first connector is engaged with the first support leg. The second connector is engaged with the second support leg. The lock body is engaged with the first and second connectors.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Thomas Michael Chlystek, Tao Wang, George Siragusa, Gregory Mamelson
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Patent number: 10724562Abstract: A line retainer includes a bridge portion, a first arm, and a second arm. The first arm extends from the bridge portion and includes a locking portion. The second arm extends from the bridge portion and includes a retaining barb. The retaining barb extends toward the locking portion and is configured to catch the locking portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2019Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Thomas Michael Chlystek, Tao Wang
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Publication number: 20200224686Abstract: An edge protector (100) is configured to secure onto an edge of a component. The edge protector includes a main shrouding body (102) that includes a first wall (104) connected to a second wall (106) by a connecting wall (108). An open-ended passage (110) is defined between the first wall, the second wall, and the connecting wall. A first securing clamp (112) extends inwardly into the passage from the first wall. A second securing clamp (116) that opposes the first securing clamp extends inwardly into the passage from the second wall. The first securing clamp and the second securing clamp are configured to securely clamp onto a portion of the component. The edge protector may also include at least one cutout (122) formed in at least one of the first wall or the second wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2018Publication date: July 16, 2020Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Thomas Michael CHLYSTEK, Lucas Whaley KROEGER
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Publication number: 20190360587Abstract: A hole plug includes a main body having an inner surface, a perimeter, and which further includes a center axis that is substantially perpendicular to the inner surface and defines an axial direction. Additionally, a securing member extends axially from the inner surface and includes a base directly secured to the inner surface of the main body and a cantilevered protuberance at least partially axially spaced from the inner surface. Furthermore, the protuberance at least partially extends along a circumferential path that is a parallel curve of the perimeter positioned inward from the perimeter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Thomas Michael Chlystek, Tao Wang, Gregory Mamelson
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Publication number: 20190301500Abstract: A line retainer includes a bridge portion, a first arm, and a second arm. The first arm extends from the bridge portion and includes a locking portion. The second arm extends from the bridge portion and includes a retaining barb. The retaining barb extends toward the locking portion and is configured to catch the locking portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Thomas Michael Chlystek, Tao Wang
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Publication number: 20190211929Abstract: A hole plug includes a cap and a securing frame. The securing frame extends from the cap. The securing frame includes first and second support legs, first and second connectors, and a lock body. The first connector is engaged with the first support leg. The second connector is engaged with the second support leg.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Thomas Michael Chlystek, Tao Wang, George Siragusa, Gregory Mamelson
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Patent number: 8683970Abstract: An air intake system for an off-road vehicle includes an intake conduit upstream of a segmented debris removal device and a mail filter element. A baffle is disposed in the intake conduit and extends into the incoming air stream to avoid swirl in the air stream and provide more even air flow distribution into the segments of the segmented debris removal device. The baffle may have two generally parallel elements spaced from one another to reduce mixing of air regions separated by the baffle. The baffle reduces or eliminates vortices that adversely affect air flow into the segmented debris removal device.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: CNH America LLCInventors: Thomas Michael Chlystek, Kaushal Ghorpade, Keith James Ward
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Publication number: 20130025557Abstract: An air intake system for an off-road vehicle includes an intake conduit upstream of a segmented debris removal device and a mail filter element. A baffle is disposed in the intake conduit and extends into the incoming air stream to avoid swirl in the air stream and provide more even air flow distribution into the segments of the segmented debris removal device. The baffle may have two generally parallel elements spaced from one another to reduce mixing of air regions separated by the baffle. The baffle reduces or eliminates vortices that adversely affect air flow into the segmented debris removal device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2012Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: CNH America LLCInventors: Thomas Michael Chlystek, Kaushal Ghorpade, Keith James Ward
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Patent number: 7617794Abstract: A horn assembly for a motor vehicle includes a sound generating member, a housing having a first opening connected to the sound generating member and a second opening to disperse sound from the sound generating member, and a deflector to restrict ingress of liquid into the second opening, while allowing egress of sound from the second opening. The deflector includes a base member having a first end coupled to the housing and a second end defining a portion of a primary opening to direct dispersement of sound from the sound generating member. The deflector includes a first lateral wall and a second lateral wall, where each lateral wall is coupled to the base member and extends toward the housing. A distal edge of each of the first and second lateral walls is spaced apart from the housing to form secondary openings allowing dispersement of sound from the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2007Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: Nissan Technical Center North America, Inc.Inventor: Thomas Michael Chlystek
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Publication number: 20080238043Abstract: A horn assembly for a motor vehicle includes a sound generating member, a housing having a first opening connected to the sound generating member and a second opening to disperse sound from the sound generating member, and a deflector to restrict ingress of liquid into the second opening, while allowing egress of sound from the second opening. The deflector includes a base member having a first end coupled to the housing and a second end defining a portion of a primary opening to direct dispersement of sound from the sound generating member. The deflector includes a first lateral wall and a second lateral wall, where each lateral wall is coupled to the base member and extends toward the housing. A distal edge of each of the first and second lateral walls is spaced apart from the housing to form secondary openings allowing dispersement of sound from the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2007Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: NISSAN TECHNICAL CENTER NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventor: Thomas Michael Chlystek
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Patent number: D698831Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2012Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: CNH America LLCInventors: William Henry Adamson, Thomas Michael Chlystek, Carl Hagele, Jay M. Larson, Aaron Richard, Russell V Stoltman