Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Mark Owen Lepper

Joel Robert Lee

Eric David Kendall

James T Kirchen

Brian R Peek

Thomas A Benoit

Takashi Honda

Andrew Keenan Swayne

David W Edland

Liliana Minevski

George Siragusa

Christopher Thomas Schaafsma

Jason Mikeal Zander

Chad Michael Clark

Michelle E Bozinovski

Takeru Fukuda

Jesse L Jensen

Timothy D Pearson

Gregory S Flynn

Kileean E Bell

Kenneth H Teal

Jeffrey J Steltz

Stephen M Everard

David B Pivonka

Toshihiko Tani

Fumihito Ito

Eric J Kato

Shant Bedros Alexanian

Saman Bagheri Farahani

Ovidiu Cristian Mihai

Wes Sprague

Mark R Risdale

Tim Hutson

Andrea Fickert

Drain valve

Described is a combination fastener for attaching an object to a stud extending from or an opening formed in a component. The combination fastener includes a carrier portion to retain the object and a fastener portion. The fastener portion includes a body sidewall that defines a central longitudinal axis and a hollow space configured to receive the stud. A plurality of stud-retention features are resiliently coupled to an interior surface of the body sidewall to retain the stud within the hollow space. Each of the plurality of stud-retention features are angled toward the central longitudinal axis to deflect outward from the central longitudinal axis as the stud passes through the hollow space. A plurality of panel-retention features resiliently coupled to an exterior surface of the body sidewall to retain the combination fastener within the opening.

Combination stud and panel fastener

Described is an isolating fastener assembly for attaching a first component to a blind hole of a second component. The isolating fastener assembly includes a clip and an isolating cap. The clip having a retaining head portion and a body portion. The body portion including a pair of legs spaced apart and flexibly connected to one another at the retaining head portion to define a channel. The isolating cap having a pair of guides. Each guide having a fastener-retention feature to engage and retain the clip.

Isolating blind hole fastener

A control system is provided for a refuel or recharge door of a vehicle, which includes a vehicle controller. The system has a housing with a port, a door removably attached to the housing, a system controller, and at least one module. The system controller is communicably connected to a vehicle controller of the vehicle. Further, the system controller is configured to control the at least one module.

Electromechanical control system for vehicle housing and door systems

A rivet fastener assembly is configured to securely clamp together one or more components. The rivet fastener assembly includes a pin and a rivet body having a collar and a column extending from the collar. The rivet body further includes a collar stop configured to provide a positive locating feature for the pin once assembled.

Rivet fastener assembly and method of use thereof

A grommet assembly is configured to be installed within an opening and includes a grommet, a primary seal, and a lock ring. The grommet includes a platform, a panel portion extending from a first surface, and a ring portion extending from a second surface. The ring portion defines a passageway extending through the grommet and includes a plurality of grommet clamping features arranged around the ring portion. The primary seal extends around a periphery of the grommet. The lock ring includes a central hub having a plurality of ring clamping features arranged around the central hub. The displacement of the lock ring relative to the grommet engages each one of the plurality of ring clamping features with a corresponding one of the plurality of grommet clamping features to fasten the lock ring to the grommet to form a secondary seal between the grommet and the lock ring.

Sealed pass-through grommet system and method

Disclosed are systems and methods for coupling a first panel to a second panel via a fastening system. The fastening system comprises fastener, a doghouse structure, and a seal assembly. The fastener includes a head assembly coupled to a collar. The head assembly is configured to engage a doghouse structure positioned on the first panel and the collar is configured to pass through and to retain the second panel via an opening formed in the second panel. The seal assembly includes a seal and a seal carrier. The seal carrier is coupled to the fastener via a frangible connection.

Blind assembly fastener system

An example fastener includes a body and a clamp. The body includes a first resilient arm. The clamp is pivotably engaged with the body.

Serviceable stud-to-tie strap fastener

A fastener assembly includes a fastener body, a locator cap, and a seal. The fastener body can include a first wing and a second wing that extend from a stem. The first wing can define a first wing tip and the second wing can define a second wing tip. The locator cap can include a top flange and a base. The top flange can define an opening to an interior of the base. A first slot can be formed in the base and can be dimensioned to receive the first wing. A second slot can be formed in the base opposite the first slot and can be dimensioned to receive the second wing. The seal can be in contact with the top flange.

W-base fastener and locator cap

An example pivot nut assembly includes a pivot body and a nut. The nut is pivotably engaged in the pivot body.

Fastener assembly with pivoting nut

Disclosed are Systems and methods for coupling a first panel to a second panel using a fastening system. The fastening system includes a fastener, a doghouse structure, and a seal assembly. The fastener includes a head assembly coupled to a collar using the doghouse structure. The head assembly engages the doghouse structure positioned on the first panel and the collar passes through an opening in the second panel to retain the second panel relative to the first panel. The seal assembly includes a seal and a seal carrier that is coupled to the fastener via a frangible connection.

Disclosed are systems and methods for coupling a first panel to a second panel via a fastening system. The fastening system comprises fastener and a doghouse structure. The fastener includes a head assembly coupled to a collar. The collar is configured to pass through and to retain the second panel via an opening formed in the second panel. The doghouse structure defines a chamber that is configured to receive and secure the head assembly. The doghouse structure is positioned on the first panel and is configured to pass at least partially through the opening.

A push-on fastener includes a base, a first radial barb, an axial support, a second radial barb, and a protrusion. The base defines an opening. The first radial barb extends from the base. The axial support extends from the base. The second radial barb extends from the axial support. The protrusion extends from the axial support.

Adaptable push-on stud fastener

Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a sealing device that includes a locking pin, (2) an insert, and (3) a grommet.

Sealing device

A multi-purpose tool system () includes a first tool () that is configured to perform a first function, a second tool () that is configured to perform a second function, a third tool () that is configured to perform a third function, and a fourth tool () that is configured to perform a fourth function. The tools couple together to form a single, unitary handheld housing (). Each of the tools is configured to separate from the housing for individual use.

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Oak Park, IL, United States of America

Mark Owen Lepper