Eric Alan Parker

US Patent:

6431195, Aug 13, 2002

Filed:

Feb 23, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/791514

Inventors:

Eric G. Parker - Winnetka IL
Kenneth LeVey - West Chicago IL
David R. Nowak - Bloomingdale IL

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

F16K 2404

US Classification:

137 2, 137 43, 137202, 137587

Abstract:

A vent valve for a fuel tank having a sending unit positioned therethrough including a floating body floatable within the fuel tank and a valve positioned with respect to the floating body. A vent hose is positioned with respect to the valve, the vent hose extending between the floating body and the sending unit.

US Patent:

6539990, Apr 1, 2003

Filed:

Nov 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/001272

Inventors:

Kenneth Levey - West Chicago IL
Eric Parker - Winnetka IL

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

B65B 104

US Classification:

141301, 141350, 220 862, 220DIG 33

Abstract:

A closure mechanism is provided for the end of a fuel system filler tube. The closure mechanism has an arm that opens and closes as a refueling nozzle is inserted or removed. The mechanism has channels that direct away any liquids that accumulate near the filler tube end.

US Patent:

6540251, Apr 1, 2003

Filed:

Jun 16, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/595306

Inventors:

Kenneth R. LeVey - West Chicago IL
Eric Parker - Elgin IL
Franco Cisternino - Highwood IL
Jeffrey D. Anderson - South Elgin IL

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

B60R 2116

US Classification:

2807282

Abstract:

A side airbag retention system for installation in a keyhole opening including a bolt with a generally conical head portion and a shaft disposed through an aperture of the air bag retainer, and a bolt retainer disposed about the bolt shaft between the bolt head and the air bag retainer. The bolt retainer preferably includes a spring washer having a pronged engagement member extending generally radially therefrom between anti-rotation tabs extending from a side thereof opposite the bolt head, and a compression limiting member disposed about and protruding from the washer opening toward the bolt head.

US Patent:

6698963, Mar 2, 2004

Filed:

Oct 12, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/689094

Inventors:

Eric G. Parker - Winnetka IL
Jason K. Trotter - Des Plaines IL
Eric David Ross Thompson - South Euclid OH
Craig L. Simdon - Des Plaines IL

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

F16C 1100

US Classification:

403130, 403131

Abstract:

A ball and socket joint in a vehicle control link and methods therefor including a ball with a connecting member coupled thereto disposed and pivotally retained in a socket by molding a plastic ball in the socket or by molding a plastic socket about the ball. The ball and socket joint may generally be formed of different materials, and in one embodiment the ball and socket joint is plastic formed by insert molding.

US Patent:

6939097, Sep 6, 2005

Filed:

Aug 25, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/647877

Inventors:

Scott H. Carr - Glenview IL, US
Eric G. Parker - Winnetka IL, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

F16B043/00

US Classification:

411368, 411155, 411544

Abstract:

A ground washer is disclosed for attachment by a grounding screw to a grounding terminal. The washer device includes a disc-shaped member which defines an opening for the reception therethrough of the grounding screw. The member has an annular portion having a first and a second surface, the annular portion surrounding the opening. The annular portion cooperates with a plurality of teeth extending from the grounding terminal towards the annular portion of the member. A conical portion having a first and a second end, is disposed concentrically around the annular portion. A raised annular ridge is disposed between the annular portion and the conical portion, the ridge cooperating with the grounding screw such that when the grounding screw is turned, the ridge urges the annular portion into contact with the plurality of teeth of the grounding element. An annular flange is disposed concentrically around the conical portion, the flange mating with the grounding terminal. The arrangement is structured such that when the grounding screw is turned, the conical portion resiliently biases the annular ridge and the annular portion towards the plurality of teeth extending towards the annular portion while the flange stablilizes the biasing of the annular ridge so that an even contact between the plurality of teeth and the annular portion is facilitated.

US Patent:

D537398, Feb 27, 2007

Filed:

May 20, 2005

Appl. No.:

29/230413

Inventors:

Kenneth R. Levey - West Chicago IL, US
Eric G. Parker - Winnetka IL, US
Franco A. Cisternino - Deerfield IL, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

1216

US Classification:

D12197

US Patent:

7549443, Jun 23, 2009

Filed:

Oct 29, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/976709

Inventors:

Kenneth R. Levey - West Chicago IL, US
Eric G. Parker - Winnetka IL, US
Kirk J. Bush - Holland MI, US
Franco A. Cisternino - Deerfield IL, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

F17D 1/00

US Classification:

137592, 141326, 220 862

Abstract:

A shut-off valve assembly includes a one-piece housing having an inlet and an outlet. During manufacture, the housing is formed with an inlet end plate and a fully open end opposite the end plate. A valve door assembly including a flapper door is secured in the housing, and includes a seal between the flapper door and the housing. The open end is then reformed to provide an outlet from the housing. In a fuel system, a cover assembly is releasably secured to the housing.

US Patent:

7617604, Nov 17, 2009

Filed:

Jun 22, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/821214

Inventors:

Kenneth R. Levey - West Chicago IL, US
Eric G. Parker - Winnetka IL, US
Kirk J. Bush - Holland MI, US
Franco A. Cisternino - Deerfield IL, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

B21D 51/00

US Classification:

2989012, 137592, 141326, 220 862, 29890127

Abstract:

A shut-off valve assembly includes a one-piece housing having an inlet and an outlet. During manufacture, the housing is formed with an inlet end plate and a fully open end opposite the end plate. A valve door assembly including a flapper door is secured in the housing, and includes a seal between the flapper door and the housing. The open end is then reformed to provide an outlet from the housing. In a fuel system, a cover assembly is releasably secured to the housing.