Patents by Inventor Timothy Hain

Timothy Hain 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).

  • Fastener retention mechanism
    Publication number: 20070014650
    Abstract: A system for retaining a fastener within an opening of a first component. The system comprises a fastener including a fastening portion for engaging a portion of a second component to secure the fastener to the second component, and a bearing portion for bearing against the first component when the fastening portion is engaged with the second component, to secure the first component to the second component. At least one tab extends from the first component for retaining the fastener within the opening of the first component so as to permit unobstructed movement of the fastener within the opening, between the bearing portion and the fastening portion, along an axis of the fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventors: Timothy Hain, Mark Sweigart, Dennis Hansen