Eric D Parker

US Patent:

20080129046, Jun 5, 2008

Filed:

Feb 13, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/815029

Inventors:

Eric G. Parker - Chicago IL, US
Franco A. Cisternino - Deerfield IL, US
Albert N. Diener - Melrose Park IL, US

Assignee:

ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

F16L 37/00

US Classification:

285305

Abstract:

A connector is provided between a fuel pipe assembly and a fuel housing. The connector is in substantially fixed position relative to the fuel pipe assembly and has portions thereof which engage the fuel housing, thereby providing a physical connection between the fuel pipe assembly and housing whereby assembly is snap together, and unintended disconnect is inhibited.

US Patent:

59017600, May 11, 1999

Filed:

Dec 12, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/991793

Inventors:

Eric G. Parker - Chicago IL
Craig L. Simdon - Cambridge WI
Jason K. Trotter - Arurora IL

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

B65B1/04

US Classification:

141312

Abstract:

An automotive fuel filler pipe ball valve assembly mountable in an opening of an automotive body panel. The assembly includes a housing member having a ball valve receptacle communicating with a housing inlet opening and a housing outlet opening, and a ball valve member having a passage with an inlet opening and an outlet opening. The ball valve member includes a stem member extending through an opening in the housing member, wherein the stem member is engageable by an actuation member to pivot the ball valve member in the housing member, thereby opening and closing the ball valve assembly. One or more sealing members form leak-proof seals between the housing member and the ball valve member. The assembly is mountable onto the body panel by resilient engagement members breakable to separate the housing member from the automotive body panel during impact.

US Patent:

52399648, Aug 31, 1993

Filed:

May 11, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/881186

Inventors:

Albert N. Diener - Melrose Park IL
Eric G. Parker - Elgin IL

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

F02M 4100

US Classification:

123456

Abstract:

A connector structure is provided for securely connecting a concentric fuel line having a plurality of tubes to a manifold having corresponding fluid passages in communication with the plurality of tubes. The manifold includes coupling unions having axial bores for receiving one end of each of the plurality of tubes. The connector structure includes mounting holes extending transversely to the axial bores. Each of the mounting holes receives a screw so that the outer edge of the screw is tangentially aligned with a corresponding circumferential portion of the outer wall of each one of the plurality of tubes to mechanically and positively secure the ends thereof in the respective bores.

US Patent:

58365982, Nov 17, 1998

Filed:

Feb 11, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/798875

Inventors:

Eric G. Parker - Chicago IL
Robert K. Dutzi - Buffalo Grove IL

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

B60G 302

US Classification:

280 9351

Abstract:

A stabilization member usable for coupling first and second pivotal suspension components in a vehicle suspension stabilization system. The stabilization member includes first and second tension members each having a substantially U-shaped closed first end portion linked together to form a cavity for retaining a resilient dampening member, and a second end portion coupleable to one of the first and second pivotal suspension components, whereby tension on the first and second tension members is at least partially absorbable by compression of the resilient dampening member. In one embodiment, the substantially U-shaped closed first end portions of the first and second tension members is a strap material, which are oriented substantially perpendicular to form the link, and the resilient dampening member is a thermoset urethane material, which may be pre-compressed to permit adjustably tuning the suspension stabilization system. The stabilization members provide improved suspension performance, decreased weight and cost, among other advantages.

US Patent:

6026554, Feb 22, 2000

Filed:

Dec 16, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/991215

Inventors:

Eric G. Parker - Chicago IL

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

B29C 6558

US Classification:

29453

Abstract:

A fuel filler pipe housing mountable on automotive body panels. The housing generally includes a flange member coupled to a body member mountable on a surface of the body panel, and a trim member coupled to the flange member by a hinge. The trim member is movable relative to the flange member between a first position where the trim member is disposed away from a surface of body panel and a second position where the trim member is disposed toward the surface of the body panel, whereby the trim member is biased toward one of the first and second positions. The housing may be installed on the body panel with the trim member positioned away therefrom prior to applying paint thereto, whereafter the trim member is positioned toward the body panel.

US Patent:

62063391, Mar 27, 2001

Filed:

Oct 4, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/411953

Inventors:

Eric G. Parker - Chicago IL
Craig L. Simdon - Des Plaines IL

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

F16K31/05;35/00

US Classification:

25112903

Abstract:

A rotary valve actuator for actuating a valve pivotally disposed in a housing and movable between first and second positions. The actuator includes an actuator member coupled to the valve, a resilient arm coupled to one of the housing or the actuator member, and a wall member protruding from the one of the housing or the actuator member to which the resilient arm is not coupled. An arm tab protruding from the resilient arm is aligned with and preferably protrudes through an opening of the wall member when the valve is in the first position, and an arm engagement member of the resilient arm is engaged with a wall engagement portion of the wall member when the valve is in the first position. The resilient arm is flexible away from the wall member to disengage the arm engagement member from the wall engagement portion. The actuator is operable remotely by one or more flexible straps coupled to the actuator member.