Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Sean A Tomaselli

Scott M Liebelt

Gregory George Buczynski

Clinton Pitt

A tree fastener assembly includes a cap, a base, a strap that connects the cap with the base, and a stem that extends from the base. A plurality of first wings extend radially outward from the stem.

Tree fastener removal assemblies and methods therefor

A stud clip is configured to securely couple a fastener to a component. The stud clip includes a first portion, a second portion that is configured to retain a portion of a fastener, and a flexible tether that integrally connects the first portion to the second portion. The first portion is configured to fold relative to the second portion via the flexible tether into a folded state. The stud clip is moveable between the folded state and an extended state in which the second portion is distally located from the first portion.

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West Bloomfield, MI, United States of America

Sean A Tomaselli