Patents by Inventor Todd Callister

Todd Callister 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).

  • Systems and methods for securing an assist grip assembly to a component of a vehicle
    Patent number: 10814763
    Abstract: An assist grip assembly is configured to be secured to a component. The assist grip assembly includes a handle defining a retention chamber, and a fastening assembly pivotally secured to the retention chamber of the handle. The fastening assembly includes a mounting cushion having a central channel and at least one mounting stud pivotally coupled to the retention chamber. The mounting cushion secures the fastening assembly to the handle. A retaining clip is coupled to the mounting cushion. The retaining clip is configured to secure to the component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Cory Cramer, Todd Callister, Walter Belchine, III, Joseph Tassone
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURING AN ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY TO A COMPONENT OF A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20200180486
    Abstract: An assist grip assembly is configured to be secured to a component. The assist grip assembly includes a handle defining a retention chamber, and a fastening assembly pivotally secured to the retention chamber of the handle. The fastening assembly includes a mounting cushion having a central channel and at least one mounting stud pivotally coupled to the retention chamber. The mounting cushion secures the fastening assembly to the handle. A retaining clip is coupled to the mounting cushion. The retaining clip is configured to secure to the component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Cory Cramer, Todd Callister, Walter Belchine, III, Joseph Tassone
  • Switch engagement assembly for an automobile door panel
    Patent number: 8586878
    Abstract: A switch engagement assembly includes a base component including a plurality of mating devices and a switch box configured to couple to the base component, the switch box including a plurality of complementary mating receptacles, each mating receptacle configured to receive a respective mating device. Also described herein is a vehicle arm rest including the switch engagement assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Joel R. Lee, Walter Belchine, III, Michael L. Farmer, James Meyer, Anthony Savoia, Todd Callister, David Bonadona, Todd Henneike, Sven Carlson
  • SWITCH ENGAGEMENT ASSEMBLY FOR AN AUTOMOBILE DOOR PANEL
    Publication number: 20120012385
    Abstract: A switch engagement assembly includes a base component including a plurality of mating devices and a switch box configured to couple to the base component, the switch box including a plurality of complementary mating receptacles, each mating receptacle configured to receive a respective mating device. Also described herein is a vehicle arm rest including the switch engagement assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Joel R. Lee, Walter Belchine, III, Michael L. Farmer, James Meyer, Anthony Savoia, Todd Callister, David Bonadona, Todd Henneike, Sven Carlson
  • Door handle assembly
    Patent number: 7527307
    Abstract: A door handle assembly includes a handle pivot housing and a main handle rotatably or otherwise pivotally secured within the handle pivot housing. The handle pivot housing includes handle engaging-walls defining a handle pivot cavity therebetween. At least one of the handle-engaging walls includes an integrally formed boss extending into the handle pivot cavity. The main handle includes an arm integrally formed with a pivot joint defining a pivot axis, and a counterweight. The pivot joint rotatably or otherwise pivotally secures to the boss. The counterweight and the arm are positioned on opposite sides of the pivot axis. The main handle may be configured to receive and retain a plurality of caps, which may be formed of a different material than said main handle. Each of the caps may differ in at least one of size, shape, structure, material, texture, and color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Belchine, III, Douglas Marciniak, William A. Purdy, Todd Callister, David Bonadona, Joel R. Lee
  • Door handle assembly
    Publication number: 20060255600
    Abstract: A door handle assembly includes a handle pivot housing and a main handle rotatably or otherwise pivotally secured within the handle pivot housing. The handle pivot housing includes handle engaging-walls defining a handle pivot cavity therebetween. At least one of the handle-engaging walls includes an integrally formed boss extending into the handle pivot cavity. The main handle includes an arm integrally formed with a pivot joint defining a pivot axis, and a counterweight. The pivot joint rotatably or otherwise pivotally secures to the boss. The counterweight and the arm are positioned on opposite sides of the pivot axis. The main handle may be configured to receive and retain a plurality of caps, which may be formed of a different material than said main handle. Each of the caps may differ in at least one of size, shape, structure, material, texture, and color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Walter Belchine, Douglas Marciniak, William Purdy, Todd Callister, David Bonadona