Eric Benard 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:

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:

7870646, Jan 18, 2011

Filed:

Feb 20, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/034131

Inventors:

Kenneth R. Levey - West Chicago IL, US
Eric G. Parker - Chicago IL, US
Bo Yang - Des Plaines IL, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

E05D 11/00
E05D 5/10

US Classification:

16374, 16222, 16386, 16387, 16DIG 13, 264138

Abstract:

A molded hinge assembly is provided. The molded hinge assembly includes a male portion, a female portion formed unitarily with the male portion, a swivel shaft formed unitarily with the male portion, the swivel shaft including a plurality of channels defined along a rotational axis thereof. The molded hinge assembly also includes a plurality of molding gates formed at an intersection between each respective channel and the female portion, the female portion being subsequently rotatable with respect to the male portion after the molding gates are broken. During operation, the swivel shaft is friction fit within the female portion after the subsequent rotation of the female portion to break the molding gates.

US Patent:

20030086756, May 8, 2003

Filed:

Nov 7, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/066220

Inventors:

Jason Trotter - Des Plaines IL, US
Robert Dutzi - Palatine IL, US
Eric Parker - Winnetka IL, US

International Classification:

F16B007/00
F16B013/00

US Classification:

403/293000

Abstract:

An integral or multi-component linkage structure formed at least partially by extrusion techniques to ensure uniformity and modularity. The structure includes a body section and a head section, which may be integrally or separately formed via extrusion or molding techniques. The body section may be extruded longitudinally or laterally relative to the longitudinal axis of the structure. The head section may be integrally formed with the body section, or it may be separately formed by extrusion or molding techniques for insertion into a receptacle of the body section.

US Patent:

20080061535, Mar 13, 2008

Filed:

Jul 25, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/881165

Inventors:

Stephen M. Everard - Rochester MI, US
James T. Kirchen - Chippewa Falls WI, US
Brock T. Cooley - Bloomer WI, US
Eric G. Parker - Chicago IL, US
Thomas S. King - Evanston IL, US

International Classification:

B60R 21/20

US Classification:

2807282

Abstract:

An airbag sleeve configured to securely retain an airbag includes a main body, a first latching member, and a second latching member. The main body includes first and second edges and defined an airbag retention area. The first latching member is connected to the first edge, while the second latching member is connected to the second edge. The first and second latching members are configured to interlock together in a closed position in order to securely retain the airbag within the airbag retention area. The first and second latching members are also configured to separate from one another when the airbag deploys.

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:

59312068, Aug 3, 1999

Filed:

Apr 17, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/062519

Inventors:

Craig L. Simdon - Des Plaines IL
Jason K. Trotter - Aurora IL
Eric G. Parker - Chicago IL

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

B65B 104

US Classification:

141312

Abstract:

A fuel filler pipe valve assembly having a valve member with a partially substantially spherical portion pivotally disposed in a valve receptacle of a housing member, the valve member having a passage with an inlet opening and an outlet opening, and the housing having an inlet opening coupled to the fuel filler pipe and an outlet opening coupled to a body panel. The valve member is pivotal in the valve receptacle to open and close the fuel filler pipe. The valve member is formed of a valve shell portion and a valve cover portion, and the housing member is formed of a housing shell portion and a housing cover portion. A rotatable drive gear disposed through the housing member is engagable with a gear member on a truncated portion of the valve member to pivot the valve member in the housing member.