Patents by Inventor Zach M. Dresser

Zach M. Dresser 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 connection snap assembly
    Patent number: 8776326
    Abstract: A connection assembly incorporating a striker of elongated configuration including a base platform and an elongated pin segment projecting away from one side of the base platform. A housing holding the striker includes a plurality of internal snap arms normally extending in inwardly angled relation. The elongated pin segment extends along an axial passageway such that the distal ball head and at least a portion of the striker shaft project outwardly away from the housing with the internal snap arms behind the base platform. A striker catch engages the distal ball head upon insertion into the striker catch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Martin D. H. Clarke, Zach M. Dresser
  • PANEL CONNECTION SNAP ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20120284975
    Abstract: A connection assembly incorporating a striker of elongated configuration including a base platform and an elongated pin segment projecting away from one side of the base platform. A housing holding the striker includes a plurality of internal snap arms normally extending in inwardly angled relation. The elongated pin segment extends along an axial passageway such that the distal ball head and at least a portion of the striker shaft project outwardly away from the housing with the internal snap arms behind the base platform. A striker catch engages the distal ball head upon insertion into the striker catch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Martin D.H. Clarke, Zach M. Dresser