Patents by Inventor Timothy D. Pearson
Timothy D. Pearson 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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Publication number: 20230417268Abstract: The body defines a central longitudinal axis and includes a sidewall that defines a hollow space configured to receive the stud. The three or more retention features are resiliently coupled to an interior surface of the sidewall and configured to retain the stud within the hollow space. Each of the three or more retention features are angled toward the central longitudinal axis and are configured to deflect outward from the central longitudinal axis as the stud passes through the hollow space. In some examples, the stud fastener is fabricated via an additive manufacturing technique.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Timothy D. Pearson, Kileean E. Bell
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Publication number: 20230061589Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for coupling a first component to a second component via an integrated fastener. The component assembly comprising a first component having a first surface and a second surface. An integrated fastener extending from the second surface and configured to attach the first component adjacent to the second component. The wherein the first component and the integrated fastener are formed as a unitary structure using, for example, an additive manufacturing process. The integrated fastener can comprise a clip assembly with one or more retention features extending outwardly from the integrated fastener at an end opposite the first component.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Adolph G. Galinski, Kileean E. Bell, Timothy D. Pearson
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Patent number: 9475525Abstract: A clip assembly is configured to securely connect a first structural component to a second structural component. The clip assembly may include an arc attachment member and an arc-receiving member. The arc attachment member may include a securing arc having a semi-circular rim. The arc attachment member is configured to be secured to one of the first or second structural components. The arc-receiving member may include an arc-receiving portion configured to receive the securing arc through multiple directions. The arc-receiving member is configured to be secured to the other of the first or second structural components. The securing arc is configured to be pivotally adjusted with respect to the arc-receiving portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2013Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Mark O. Lepper, David W. Edland, George Siragusa, Gregory Flynn, Jeffrey Steltz, Timothy D. Pearson, Wes Sprague
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Patent number: 9453593Abstract: A fastener assembly is configured to secure a tubular member to a structure. The fastener assembly may include a stud retainer configured to receive and retain a fastener that is configured to securely fasten the assembly to the structure, a tube-retaining section having interior walls that define a tube channel configured to receive the tubular member, and an adaptable tube-engaging member extending into the tube channel. The adaptable tube-engaging member is configured to securely engage a portion of the tubular member.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2012Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Timothy D. Pearson, Christopher M. Pangallo
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Patent number: 8979461Abstract: A stud retainer assembly includes a housing defining a stud chamber, and at least one stud-retaining arm disposed within the stud chamber. The at least one stud-retaining arm includes a stud engagement member comprising first and second teeth configured to engage a stud. The second tooth is recessed back with respect to the first tooth.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2010Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Timothy D. Pearson, Christopher M. Pangallo, James W. Robinson, Gordon R. Chetosky
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Publication number: 20150050071Abstract: A clip assembly is configured to securely connect a first structural component to a second structural component. The clip assembly may include an arc attachment member and an arc-receiving member. The arc attachment member may include a securing arc having a semi-circular rim. The arc attachment member is configured to be secured to one of the first or second structural components. The arc-receiving member may include an arc-receiving portion configured to receive the securing arc through multiple directions. The arc-receiving member is configured to be secured to the other of the first or second structural components. The securing arc is configured to be pivotally adjusted with respect to the arc-receiving portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2013Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: Mark O. Lepper, David W. Edland, George Siragusa, Gregory Flynn, Jeffrey Steltz, Timothy D. Pearson, Wes Sprague
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Publication number: 20140374544Abstract: A fastener assembly is configured to secure a tubular member to a structure. The fastener assembly may include a stud retainer configured to receive and retain a fastener that is configured to securely fasten the assembly to the structure, a tube-retaining section having interior walls that define a tube channel configured to receive the tubular member, and an adaptable tube-engaging member extending into the tube channel. The adaptable tube-engaging member is configured to securely engage a portion of the tubular member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2012Publication date: December 25, 2014Applicant: Illinois Tools Works Inc.Inventors: Timothy D. Pearson, Christopher M. Pangallo
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Patent number: 8910912Abstract: An isolating clip for holding tubes, fluid lines and the like is provided with a rigid outer shell and a flexible insert. The insert includes an outer body and a tube seat suspended from the outer body by flexible connectors. Bumpers can be provided in the space between the outer body and tube seat to limit deflection of the tube seat.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2010Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Tyler Christensen Child, Jason Anthony Graham, Hajime Igami, Tetsuhiro Ito, Brandon Wilbert Ollanketo, Christopher M. Pangallo, Timothy D. Pearson, Scott Jeffrey Volchko, Chunnan Zhou
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Patent number: 8684321Abstract: A stud retainer is configured to securely retain a fastening stud. The stud retainer includes a base integrally connected to beams that are in turn integrally connected to a wall opposite the base. A stud retainer chamber is defined between the base, the beams, and the wall. A vibration-damping interface extends outwardly from the beams. The vibration-damping interface may include a plurality of fingers. The stud retainer may also include at least one flexible brace extending from said wall toward said base.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2011Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Norimichi Shirakabe, Timothy D Pearson, Christopher M Pangallo
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Publication number: 20130009020Abstract: A stud retainer is configured to securely retain a fastening stud. The stud retainer includes a base integrally connected to beams that are in turn integrally connected to a wall opposite the base. A stud retainer chamber is defined between the base, the beams, and the wall. A vibration-damping interface extends outwardly from the beams. The vibration-damping interface may include a plurality of fingers. The stud retainer may also include at least one flexible brace extending from said wall toward said base.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2011Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS, INC.Inventors: Norimichi Shirakabe, Timothy D. Pearson, Christopher M. Pangallo
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Publication number: 20120153095Abstract: An isolating clip for holding tubes, fluid lines and the like is provided with a rigid outer shell and a flexible insert. The insert includes an outer body and a tube seat suspended from the outer body by flexible connectors. Bumpers can be provided in the space between the outer body and tube seat to limit deflection of the tube seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicants: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD., ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Tyler Christensen Child, Jason Anthony Graham, Hajime Igami, Tetsuhiro Ito, Brandon Wilbert Ollanketo, Christopher M. Pangallo, Timothy D. Pearson, Scott Jeffrey Volchko, Chunnan Zhou
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Publication number: 20120014767Abstract: A stud retainer assembly includes a housing defining a stud chamber, and at least one stud-retaining arm disposed within the stud chamber. The at least one stud-retaining arm includes a stud engagement member comprising first and second teeth configured to engage a stud. The second tooth is recessed back with respect to the first tooth.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2010Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Timothy D. Pearson, Christopher M. Pangallo, James W. Robinson, Gordon R. Chetosky
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Publication number: 20090026673Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a vibration-dampening clip assembly configured to dampen vibrations between a tube member and a structure. The clip assembly may include a base configured to secure to a surface of the structure, at least one first spring member, and at least one second spring member. A tube retention area is defined between the at least one first spring member and the at least one second spring member. The tube retention area is suspended away from the base. The at least one first spring member and the at least one second spring member are configured to absorb vibratory energy generated by or within the tube member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2008Publication date: January 29, 2009Inventors: SYLVESTER S. CLARK, BRIAN R. PEEK, TIMOTHY D. PEARSON, CHRISTOPHER M. PANGALLO, CHUNNAN ZHOU, JAVAD VAKIL, MARK D. BAUER
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Publication number: 20080203245Abstract: A sealing clip assembly is configured to secure at least a fluid-conveying tube to a structure. The sealing clip assembly includes a main body and at least one auxiliary dampening member. The main body includes a first tube support portion connected to a second tube support portion through a hinge. The first tube support portion includes a first tube channel, while the second tube support portion includes a second tube channel. The auxiliary dampening member covers the first and second tube channels, such that the auxiliary dampening member overhangs the main body at ends of the first and second tube channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2008Publication date: August 28, 2008Inventors: SYLVESTER S. CLARK, Thomas A. Benoit, Brian R. Peek, Timothy D. Pearson
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Publication number: 20080019799Abstract: A fastener that can be used in various applications, that is more durable than known fasteners, and that increases the removal forces necessary to remove the fastener from the connecting substrate is made of a plastic material that defines a base and one or more fastening legs. The fastening legs extend outwardly from the base, are joined together at a common post and connect to the base at leg ends. Each of the fastening legs may have an angled surface at the leg ends and near the base. This angled surface provides a contact surface with the substrate to which the fastener is mounted and also increases the removal force needed to remove the fastener from the substrate. The leg ends are connected to the base and define a thickness at this connection point that provides sufficient flexibility for installation to the connecting substrate to prevent damage to the fastening legs so that greater extraction forces will be necessary to remove the fastener from the connecting substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: Timothy D. Pearson, Christopher M. Pangallo
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Patent number: 7178203Abstract: A ratcheting clip includes a center section, a male end and a female end, the female end having a top half and a bottom half. The male end is configured to be inserted into the female end between the top and bottom half so that opposing sets of teeth hold the male end and female end together. To prevent inadvertent disengagement of the opposing sets of teeth, the male end includes a retaining surface that is configured to interface with a track disposed in the top half of the female end. Once the male end is inserted into the female end, the interface between the retaining surface and the track prevents lateral forces from causing one end to move in a lateral direction with respect to the other end. The interface between the retaining surface and the track further prevents the top half from being lifted upward away from the male end.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2005Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: Illinois Tool Works IncInventors: Timothy D. Pearson, David A. Shereyk