Robert K Dutzi

US Patent:

6875388, Apr 5, 2005

Filed:

Nov 7, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/043392

Inventors:

Jason K. Trotter - Des Plaines IL, US
Robert K. Dutzi - Palatine IL, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

B29C045/14
B29C065/70
B29C070/84

US Classification:

264237, 264234, 264242, 264250, 264255, 264261, 264263, 264275

Abstract:

A molding-in-place technique for joint assemblies, such as a ball joint. The technique is particularly well suited for molding “in-place” a linkage structure about a joint structure. The technique uses a molding assembly having a plurality of centering and sealing structures for sealingly centering the linkage structure about the joint structure. A desired mold material is injected between the linkage structure and the joint structure “in-place” to provide a self-toleranced, self-retained, molded-in-place joint assembly.

US Patent:

6929271, Aug 16, 2005

Filed:

Nov 9, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/037340

Inventors:

Jason K. Trotter - Des Plaines IL, US
Robert K. Dutzi - Palatine IL, US
Thomas S. King - Northbrook IL, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

B60G021/073

US Classification:

280124106, 280124161, 280124159, 18832222

Abstract:

The present technique provides a stabilizer system comprising a plurality of piston cylinder assemblies, which have multiple interconnected chambers to provide cross compensation between suspension members coupled to those piston cylinder assemblies. The piston cylinder assemblies may have two or more chambers separated by pistons, which move in response to a load imposed on the suspension member coupled to that piston cylinder assembly. As the piston moves in response to movement of the corresponding suspension member, a fluid pressure is transmitted to another suspension member to distribute the load between the two suspension members.

US Patent:

6942231, Sep 13, 2005

Filed:

Apr 21, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/419498

Inventors:

Robert K. Dutzi - Palatine IL, US
Kenneth S. Dobson - Chicago IL, US
Jason K. Trotter - Des Plaines IL, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

B60G021/05

US Classification:

280124106, 280124134, 280124137, 280124149

Abstract:

A stabilizer for a vehicle suspension system having first and second pivotal components with an anchor above one of the pivotal components and an anchor below the other of the pivotal components. The stabilizer includes a bending member connected to the first and second anchors. The bending member can be of a variety of shapes to fit within the suspension systems architecture on various vehicles.

US Patent:

7244085, Jul 17, 2007

Filed:

Jan 18, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/039002

Inventors:

Kenneth S. Dobson - Chicago IL, US
Robert K. Dutzi - Palatine IL, US
Jason K. Trotter - Des Plaines IL, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works, Inc - Glenview IL

International Classification:

H02G 3/22
F16B 37/14

US Classification:

411431, 411533, 411353, 411546, 411999, 16 21

Abstract:

A fastener assembly includes a grommet having an enlarged bulbous body and a cylindrical extension projecting therefrom, the projection and body defining axially aligned openings therethrough. The cylindrical projection is configured to retain a washer on the outside thereof and a fastener on the inside thereof.

US Patent:

7628414, Dec 8, 2009

Filed:

Jul 25, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/188682

Inventors:

Kenneth S. Dobson - Chicago IL, US
Robert K. Dutzi - Palatine IL, US
Jason K. Trotter - Des Plaines IL, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

B60G 21/73
B60G 21/55

US Classification:

280124106, 280124134, 280124152, 28012416

Abstract:

A damper system is connected between pivotal components of a vehicle suspension system to inhibit movement of the components during a condition of potential vehicle roll. The system can be actively or passively controlled. The damper system can have a single damper or multiple dampers and may be connected to work in conjunction with vehicle stabilizers including torsion bars, single compensator stabilizing systems and dual compensator stabilizing systems. In the compensator stabilizing systems, the damper can be separate from the compensators or integral with the compensators. The dampers also can be formed as integral structures with shock absorbers. The dampers can be of various types, including but not limited to linear dampers and rotary dampers.

US Patent:

7699570, Apr 20, 2010

Filed:

Jan 25, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/657804

Inventors:

Jason K. Trotter - Des Plaines IL, US
Robert K. Dutzi - Palatine IL, US
Dennis M. Mark - Palatine IL, US
Jeremy M. Beck - Hartford CT, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

F16B 43/00

US Classification:

411533

Abstract:

A grommet connector includes a first end portion and a second end portion with a barrier therebetween. The first end portion is adapted for insertion into a grommet, and the second end portion is adapted for connecting to another part, such as a nut or washer to form a subassembly of the grommet and the other part.

US Patent:

7722001, May 25, 2010

Filed:

Mar 14, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/717844

Inventors:

Jason K. Trotter - Des Plaines IL, US
Robert K. Dutzi - Palatine IL, US
Dennis M. Mark - Palatine IL, US
Jeremy M. Beck - Hartford CT, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

F16L 3/08

US Classification:

248 65

Abstract:

A bar clamp assembly configured to be secured to a structure through a fastener includes a bar clamp, a securing base, and a fastener retention member. The securing base may be integrally formed with the bar clamp, and is configured to receive and retain the fastener. The fastener retention member is within or on the securing base, and is configured to secure the fastener in the securing base. The bar clamp assembly may also include a plurality of braces, clips and other support structures between the bar clamp and the securing base in order to provide a more robust assembly.

US Patent:

7845476, Dec 7, 2010

Filed:

Aug 14, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/503813

Inventors:

Jeremy M. Beck - Evanston IL, US
Jason K. Trotter - Des Plaines IL, US
Dennis M. Mark - Palatine IL, US
Robert K. Dutzi - Palatine IL, US
Eric B. Jipp - Elkport IA, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

F16F 9/48

US Classification:

188284, 1882991, 267 71

Abstract:

A roll stabilizer for a vehicle includes a resilient member operatively connected between a movable end and a fixed end, and structure for activating and deactivating operation of the stabilizer by affecting compression of the resilient member.