Christopher J Roberts

US Patent:

20090074535, Mar 19, 2009

Filed:

Aug 27, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/199037

Inventors:

CHRISTOPHER D. ROBERTS - Joliet IL, US
Rick G. Lieberman - Streetsboro OH, US
Robert K. Dutzi - Palatine IL, US
Jacob Domagalla - Peotone IL, US

International Classification:

F16B 39/00

US Classification:

411166

Abstract:

A fastener assembly configured to secure a component to an interior wall of a housing includes a wall mount configured to securely mount to the interior wall of the housing. The wall mount includes a first plate secured to a second plate through a neck. The first plate has a larger axial cross-sectional area than the second plate, which, in turn, has a larger axial cross-sectional area than the neck. The second plate is configured to pass through a portion of a securing passage formed through the housing. The first plate is larger than the portion of the securing passage, so that the first plate is unable to pass through the securing passage. The wall mount is configured to be rotated into a locked position with respect to the securing passage, wherein the wall mount is prevented from shifting in the locked position.

US Patent:

20130249235, Sep 26, 2013

Filed:

Oct 25, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/988613

Inventors:

Simon J. Lorenc - Glenview IL, US
Christopher D. Roberts - Glenview IL, US

Assignee:

ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

B60K 15/04
F16J 15/10

US Classification:

296 9722, 277637

Abstract:

A fuel housing assembly for a vehicle fuel system includes a rigid housing and, an inner seal assembly flexible body for sealing engagement with a fuel pipe and with a body panel of the vehicle. A rigid snap ring for attachment to the body panel is held by the flexible body.