Inventor
Kenneth R. Levey
Inventor
West Chicago, IL, US
Overview
Patents· 51 as inventor
Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.
F16Bprimary
F16BDevices for fastening or securing constructional elements or machine parts together, e.g. nails, bolts, circlips, clamps, clips or wedges28%
B21HMaking particular metal objects by rolling, e.g. screws, wheels, rings, barrels, balls13%
Y10TTechnical subjects covered by former us classification10%
Y10STechnical subjects covered by former uspc cross-reference art collections [xracs] and digests7%
B60KArrangement or mounting of propulsion units or of transmissions in vehicles6%
F16KValves5%
B29CShaping or joining of plastics3%
A44BButtons, pins, buckles, slide fasteners, or the like2%
B25BTools or bench devices not otherwise provided for, for fastening, connecting, disengaging, or holding2%
B60RVehicles, vehicle fittings, or vehicle parts, not otherwise provided for2%
PatentTitleYear
11,067,113Screw insert and tool for use with screw insert202110,828,691Roll forming machine with reciprocating dies202010,722,934Thread rolling assembly202010,710,145Positioning and clamping system for thread rolling202010,610,920Multi-station reciprocating die roll forming machine202010,589,959Driven reel trolley202010,505,350Plug for utility enclosure or penetration201910,486,290Fastener drive and release system, fastener therefor and method201910,369,618Method and apparatus for cold forming thread rolling dies201910,328,483Method and apparatus for cold forming thread rolling dies201910,072,423Compressible foam closure for metal roofs20189,919,355'Roll forming machine with reciprocating dies'20189,511,414'Thread forming die and method'20169,080,593'Embeddable assembly'20158,651,787'Spire insert with ring-shank nicking'20147,914,244'Fastener with zoned, varying wave-form thread'20117,870,646'In-mold hinge assembly and method of fabricating the same'20117,819,614'Deformed shank fastener'20107,793,995'Push/push latch'20107,617,604'Fuel shut-off valve assembly with associated components and methods of making and assembling the same'20097,549,443'Fuel shut-off valve assembly with associated components and methods of making and assembling the same'20097,458,759'Threaded fastener with dual reinforcing leads for facilitating manufacture of the fastener, thread rolling die for forming the threaded fastener, and method of manufacturing the threaded fastener'20087,326,014'Interactive fit screw thread'2008D0537398'Fuel door'20077,156,600'Die for, method of making, and fastener with lobed primary thread lead and interposed dual auxiliary thread lead with improved substrate entry end portion'20077,101,134'Fastener having multiple lobed thread'20067,076,989'Threaded fastener with dual reinforcing leads for facilitating manufacture of the fastener, thread rolling die for forming the threaded fastener, and method of manufacturing the threaded fastener'20067,051,618'Ultrasonic welded hinge damper'20066,976,818'Threaded fastener particularly suited for plastics'20056,974,289'Pressure flank screw and fastening system therewith'20056,957,557'Threaded fastener with dual reinforcing leads for facilitating manufacture of the fastener, thread rolling die for forming the threaded fastener, and method of manufacturing the threaded fastener'20056,956,181'Method for making a fastener'20056,899,500'Fastner having multiple-bossed lead'20056,872,042'Knurled fastener with cutting edges and removable head'20056,789,586'Breakaway capless refueling assembly'20046,568,893'Double quarter turn fastener'20036,540,251'Side airbag retention system and fastener'20036,539,990'Capless refueling assembly'20036,499,923'Fastener with panel mounting system'20026,431,195'Buoyant vent valve'20026,401,313'Buckle'20026,381,824'Method for fastening blind anchor'20026,298,873'Two-way check valve'20016,249,631'Method and apparatus for cutting solid core fiber optic cable'20016,224,129'Car seat tether anchor and system'20016,193,455'Blind screw anchor and system'20016,189,193'Method for fastening blind anchor'20016,179,480'Fiber optic lighting system connector'20016,132,153'Zero on prevailing torque nut'20006,045,309'Two-piece rivet with pre-driven configuration'20006,003,213'Ball and socket buckle'1999Career & activity timeline
Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.
1999–2020Patents assigned to ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS (42)· patent assignee history
1999–2016Based in West Chicago, IL, US· patent location history
2001–2002Based in Island Lake, IL, US· patent location history
2014–2016Patents assigned to LEVEY KENNETH R (3)· patent assignee history
2014–2015Patents assigned to HOLT JASON D (2)· patent assignee history
2014Based in Elgin, IL, US· patent location history
2018–2019Patents assigned to ATLAS BOLT & SCREW COMPANY LLC (2)· patent assignee history
2018–2021Based in Chicago, IL, US· patent location history
2018–2020Based in Winfield, IL, US· patent location history
2019–2021Patents assigned to CERRO WIRE LLC (3)· patent assignee history
Inventor activity
Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.
Assignees
| Assignee | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS | 42 | 1999–2020 |
| CERRO WIRE LLC | 3 | 2019–2021 |
| LEVEY KENNETH Rself | 3 | 2014–2016 |
| ATLAS BOLT & SCREW COMPANY LLC | 2 | 2018–2019 |
| HOLT JASON D | 2 | 2014–2015 |
Locations
| Location | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| West Chicago, Illinois, US | 35 | 1999–2016 |
| Chicago, Illinois, US | 7 | 2018–2021 |
| Winfield, Illinois, US | 5 | 2018–2020 |
| Island Lake, Illinois, US | 3 | 2001–2002 |
| Elgin, Illinois, US | 1 | 2014 |