Patents by Inventor Todd Laird

Todd Laird 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).

  • Fastening system and method
    Patent number: 12631203
    Abstract: A clip includes a first clip end portion extended in a lateral direction of the clip. The clip also includes a second clip end portion extended in the lateral direction of the clip, and spaced from the first clip end portion in a normal direction of the clip perpendicular to the lateral direction. The clip also includes a middle clip portion that connects the first clip end portion and the second clip end portion, where the first clip end portion and the second clip end portion define an opening at a side of the clip opposite the middle clip portion in the lateral direction. The clip also includes at least one tab inclined outward beyond an exterior clip surface in the normal direction, along the lateral direction from the middle clip portion toward the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Assignee: Preformed Line Products Company
    Inventors: Darius Kaunas, Todd Laird, Patrick Cunningham
  • FASTENING SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20260098555
    Abstract: A clip includes a first clip end portion extended in a lateral direction of the clip. The clip also includes a second clip end portion extended in the lateral direction of the clip, and spaced from the first clip end portion in a normal direction of the clip perpendicular to the lateral direction. The clip also includes a middle clip portion that connects the first clip end portion and the second clip end portion, where the first clip end portion and the second clip end portion define an opening at a side of the clip opposite the middle clip portion in the lateral direction. The clip also includes at least one tab inclined outward beyond an exterior clip surface in the normal direction, along the lateral direction from the middle clip portion toward the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2024
    Publication date: April 9, 2026
    Inventors: Darius Kaunas, Todd Laird, Patrick Cunningham