Patents by Inventor William Wiedmann

William Wiedmann 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).

  • Panel fastener and retainer device
    Patent number: 6230372
    Abstract: A fastener secures to a first member. The fastener comprises an attachment member and a retaining member connected to the attachment member for rotation. The attachment member has a body and a support. The retaining member is positioned between the body and the support. The support is attached to and moveable relative to the body for regulating frictional resistance between the retaining member and the attachment member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Southco, Inc.
    Inventors: William E. Sokurenko, Christopher J. Pinkow, Loc B. Tieu, William Wiedmann, Thomas D. Goham, Eric D. Hyp
  • Snap-in fastener for panels
    Patent number: 6042296
    Abstract: A fastener connects panel members in a flush position. The fastener includes a pair of connecting members which are snap-fit within apertures provided within each of the panel members for securing the panel members together. The fastener also disconnects the panel members when secured together. For this purpose, at least one of the connecting members is removable from the panel member aperture to disconnect the panel members. The fastener allows the panels to be assembled together and disassembled quickly and with little or no tooling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Assignee: Southco, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Michael Wittig, William R. Frame, William A. Wiedmann, Ralph Ulisse
  • Snap-in fastener for flush-mounted panels
    Patent number: 5758987
    Abstract: A fastener connects panel members in a flush position. The fastener includes a pair of connecting members which are snap-fit within apertures provided within each of the panel members for securing the panel members together. The fastener also disconnects the panel members when secured together. For this purpose, at least one of the connecting members is removable from the panel member aperture to disconnect the panel members. The fastener allows the panels to be assembled together and disassembled quickly and with little or no tooling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Southco, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Frame, Ralph C. Ulisse, William A. Wiedmann